We’ve all had toxic relationships that ended with us thinking, “Damn, I should’ve seen that coming.” It’s because most crappy relationships don’t just become crappy out of nowhere —there are signs that things are going to go downhill. We ignore those warning signs because we’re too caught up in our emotions to see what’s staring…
It’s completely normal to get annoyed by someone you love, especially if you spend the majority of your time with them, so stop feeling guilty about it. The next step is figuring out how to act so you can remedy the situation. Below are 10 suggestions for things you can do if your partner is…
What’s the secret to a happy relationship? Sadly, there’s no one answer to this question. Love is complicated and humans are too. There are many things that determine how a partnership will go, but that doesn’t mean you’re entirely powerless here. Focusing on achieving the 5 to 1 ratio in your relationship can go a…
I met my boyfriend (now my fiance) when we were in middle school. We started “dating” in eighth grade and were high school sweethearts, only breaking up once for about three days after a silly fight over him going bowling without inviting me. Since then, we’ve been together and our relationship has gone from strength…
If eyes are really the window to the soul then hugs are the language of the heart. What a man says or does can say a lot about what he thinks, but nothing gives away what he’s feeling like the act of wrapping you up in his arms and holding on tight. Here are just…
Everyone has a relationship past, but when that past is staring directly at you in the face as you scroll through the many happy photos of your beau and his ex, you may be wondering what to do. After all, if she’s no longer in the picture, then why is she still in his pictures?…
Guys may not be the best at finding the right words to say, but women aren’t totally off the hook. There are some things guys want to hear from their girlfriends that you don’t say to us nearly enough. Here are just a few of them. “I believe in you.” Yes, a lot of us are…
In a way, getting a guy to be interested in you is the easy part. The hard part is keeping him interested in you. More than ever, guys (people in general, really) have short attention spans and are eager to move on to the next person if they’re not feeling engaged. Fortunately, there are some…
Being a good girlfriend often requires wearing a lot of different hats. One such hat is the job of cheering your boyfriend up when he’s upset about something. Obviously, you’ll want to know the reason why he’s feeling down in the first place because that might change your approach. Still, the most important thing is…
Happily ever after can turn into complacent or even downright miserable if you’re not making any effort to keep things fresh and moving forward — and he should be doing the same. You love him, so don’t let him forget it. Plus, remind him why he fell in love with you every day by doing…
