In a world where everyone is permanently glued to their smartphones, regular texting is often thought to be an important part of a healthy relationship. But is it really all that necessary? My boyfriend and I barely text each other anymore and it’s done wonders for our happiness as a couple. Other communication methods are…
If this isn’t the first relationship you’ve been in, you’ve probably seen the signs before. However, you don’t want to jump the gun in case your suspicion that a breakup is on the way is just your PMS talking. However, if this situation seems a little too familiar, you probably need to get real with…
Is there a more pervasive stereotype nowadays than masculinity being associated with height? Why is it that shorter men are seen as less than? While there is no shortage of Short Kings who aren’t afraid or insecure — Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner spring to mind — there’s also a range of people that are…
When I started dating again after my last breakup, I was purposefully looking for my next big relationship. Unfortunately, this meant I often jumped into things too quickly with guys just because I wanted to be with someone. Needless to say, that always ends in disaster. Settling for a guy who didn’t deserve me didn’t…
When I was younger, I experimented with polyamorous relationships. Time after time, those relationships were special, and to a point, they were life-changing. However, they all seemed to be fundamentally flawed. As great as the perks of being in a polyamorous relationship were, I had to admit they weren’t for me. I hesitate to say…
Relationships are built on trust, respect, and communication. You need all three to have a successful relationship, and they should come naturally if you’re with the right guy. However, if one of those things collapses, the rest will follow pretty soon after. If he doesn’t respect you enough to be open, how can you trust…
Don’t believe the haters when they say you can never turn a booty call into a relationship. It may not be the norm, but it can certainly happen. He may not officially ask you to be exclusive, but he’ll show his commitment to you in other ways. Here are some subtle signs it’s not a…
I was scrolling through Instagram’s Explore page recently and I clicked on a photo of this half-naked girl lounging on a beach. Turns out, my boyfriend “liked” the pic. I didn’t think much of it until I discovered that he was doing this a lot. It seems as if my boyfriend likes other girls’ pictures…
I used to think it was awesome when a guy told me that his mom loved me, but I have to admit that sometimes it’s more of a curse than a blessing. It hardly ever means that the guy’s as smitten as his mother is, sadly. I’ve learned that the hard way! Moms love me…
When you’re actively dating and looking for a partner to potentially be with forever, it can feel heady and amazing to find that the person you like seems to really like you too. They’re attentive, reassuring, and extremely demonstrative about their feelings. There’s just one problem: They seem a little too into you, especially so…
