The first year or so of a relationship is absolute bliss. Unfortunately, as it continues, the thrill fizzles out and reality sets in. Transitioning into long-term relationship territory came with some changes that I was a little unprepared for. It’s not all struggles, of course — there are some really great perks that come with…
Is there anything worse than making the effort to look nice and psyching yourself up for a date only to show up and sit there by yourself watching the minutes tick by until you have no choice but to accept that you’ve been stood up? We’ve all been there and it can be a bit…
The honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever, and there are some perks to that. Getting comfortable with your guy is a sure sign that you’re more secure about how he feels about you and signifies you’ve become good friends as well as lovers. But it’s possible to be too comfortable, which could be dangerous to your relationship….
The longer you’re with someone, the more likely things are to get stale and a bit boring. It doesn’t have to be that way! Creating a relationship bucket list with your partner not only helps you keep things exciting, but checking things off the list is all about having new experiences together and boosting your…
It’s just a fact of 2017: texting is a huge part of relating to other people. The same goes for romantic relationships. You and your partner do tons of communicating via texting, so here are some habits you can add or get rid of to strengthen your relationship. Send good morning texts. This isn’t a…
I’ve been on Tinder for two weeks. Despite friends suggesting I join months and months ago, I didn’t listen. You see, I like to be late to a party — or more accurately, I’ve never done the online thing and wanted to keep it that way. But here I am on Tinder while abroad in…
I’d considered deleting my Facebook and Instagram accounts for a while, but it wasn’t until I broke up with my long-term boyfriend and moved out of the country that I finally decided it was time. With a little hesitation, I deleted both accounts Erasing those accounts left me off the grid but the separation wasn’t…
When I went through the worst breakup ever, I did what some people would consider pretty dramatic and over-the-top things to work through my pain and come out the other side. These things seriously helped, so I have no regrets. I pretty much fasted for a week. I completely lost my appetite, which I think was due…
If you love each other then you should be together, right? That’s what I used to believe, but now I’m not so sure. I love you and I know you love me, but I don’t think that’s enough anymore. In fact, despite how much I still care about you, I think I need to let…
If you’re crafting the perfect image when it comes to life with your partner but find that your relationship lacks any real substance to back that image up, that might tell you that it’s time to walk away. Here are 10 signs that your relationship isn’t as perfect as you think. Sorry, but it’s true….
