Get closer than ever. Vulnerability gets a bad rap because most people don’t like how it feels to be vulnerable. It’s scary when you put at yourself at risk of taking a blow to the ego, and it makes us feel like we have no control. But while being vulnerable might feared for good reason, any relationship without vulnerability isn't much of a relationship at all. In truth, knowing how to be vulnerable with the [...]
Getting better at communication in relationships starts with dropping these 5 horrible habits. There are many reasons a relationship ends in heartbreak rather than happily ever after. Some of these are out of your control – bad timing, distance, different visions for the future. Then there are reasons that are fully in your control, the strategies you use to communicate and express your emotions. Specifically, there are five behaviors that are toxic to [...]
Will your love make it for the long haul? Health. We all think about it, especially as we age. We visit the doctor, we eat right (at least, sometimes), we Google our symptoms and then fret when the results inevitably tell us we’re dying. But when we think about health, we do so only as it relates to our bodies. We often forget to think about health in terms of romantic relationships. Just as physical health prolongs life, [...]
First, you need to know what you really want. If you’re wondering about how to deal with a breakup, there’s a chance you’re wanting your ex back. You’re probably devastated and wondering what went wrong. In fact, if you’re on the internet looking at dating articles, the odds are pretty high that you’re hurting, looking for hope, and wanting to know how to fix things. But wanting a reconciliation and the proverbial "happily ever after" isn’t [...]
You deserve a GREAT man. We all lie to ourselves about a variety of things; we pretend that certain issues don’t bother us, or we claim that the diet starts on Monday. It’s a human thing to do. But when it comes to relationships, there are three little lies that crush women's self-esteem and sabotage their chances at love with men. These are things women tell themselves that start out as little lies, but can turn into big problems — at least [...]
NOT a good look. At one time or another, most of us have found ourselves in a relationship where we’re clinging. But, this is never to our advantage. When you get a fleece jacket out of the dryer and every sock you own is stuck to it, it’s annoying, right? This clinginess is also aggravating in a relationship. Ergo, don’t be a sock; socks suck. Still, learning how to stop being needy and clingy is more than just [...]
It's time to move on. Here's how. Learning how to move on after a breakup is hard. If getting over someone was as getting under someone else. Instead, it’s time-consuming and enough to make us wonder if asexual creatures actually have the right idea. Still, getting over a breakup isn’t impossible. Millions of people do it every day (and perhaps you’ve done it before as well). Yet realizing a few truths helps make the process not only easier but more productive, [...]
Seems SO weird, right? But wait ... It’s the oldest tale in romance — boy likes girl, boy teases girl on the playground, boy and girl live happily ever after. Yes, it starts early and often continues on from there. The signs he likes you aren’t always obvious — or even particularly conducive to love. Sometimes he sends clear signals — he may text you, call you, or send a dozen roses for no reason at all. Or, shockingly [...]
Dreams can come true, you know. Since the beginning of time, games have been played among the genders — women versus men, men versus women. The victor is the one who gets their way. But, as integral as game-playing may appear to be in a relationship, it’s not ideal. In fact, it hurts more relationships than it helps. If you’re wondering how to get your ex back, it’s worth hanging up your uniform and retiring from competition [...]
You deserve SO much more. Almost everyone in the dating world readily admits that they have a type. Men might admit to liking blondes or girls who are tomboys; women might admit to liking men who are built or unforgivingly ambitious. While most people are fine showcasing the exterior of their type to anyone who asks — for instance, "I only date guys who make me laugh" — they don't showcase (or perhaps even notice) the [...]