It’s super tempting to enthusiastically say goodbye to your solo life and say hello to being the best girlfriend ever, but if you forget who you are, you’ll lose more than just this new guy — you’ll lose yourself too. Since you definitely don’t want that to happen, here’s how to go all in with…
Movies like Grease, Dirty Dancing, and She’s All That convinced women everywhere that you could easily turn a bad boy good. In fact, they convinced girls that the only boys worth being with were the ones who needed to be reformed in the first place. They taught us that if we’re just smart enough, interesting enough, and pretty…
Great guys may seem like mythological creatures but while they’re rare, they definitely exist. All the liars, players, and otherwise toxic men you date are just bumps in the road to finding a good one. Here’s how you know you’ve found the right guy, as well as why you shouldn’t worry if it hasn’t happened…
We start out in love so innocently, ready to jump in with both feet and believe in the fairytale. That naivety lasts as long as our first real heartbreak, and then we begin the process of becoming more guarded. We try again and again, and our hearts become more closed off with each bad experience….
Without respect, relationships become one-sided and are pretty much doomed to fail. “Respect is an important component of every healthy relationship, yet it’s absolutely critical for the long-term success of a romantic relationship,” explains clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly. “When a sense of solid respect is present, partners tend to feel more appreciated, seen,…
When it comes to dating, a guy’s age doesn’t matter as much as his ability to act like a grown man and handle an adult relationship. Just as there are young guys who have a maturity beyond their years, there are also plenty of grown men that act like kids in the worst ways possible….
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…
It’s very admirable to put yourself out there in the dating world, to forgive people who’ve wronged you, and to try and make things work with that stubborn guy you just can’t seem to get over. But when all is said and done and the landscape isn’t changing, sometimes letting go and moving on is…
If you’re a woman with a big personality, you (and everyone who’s ever met you) will know it. You’re friendly, energetic, and, yes, a bit loud. While your outgoing nature has won you lots of friends, it can also make life difficult at times. If you’re the type of girl who tends to be the…
