Infatuation Rules
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THE BASICS He values you knowing your value. ... He wants you to be part of his future plans. ... You are his priority. ... He is happy that you're happy. ... He values you missing him and he misses you when you're apart. ... He goes out of his way for you. ... His ego is your friend, not your enemy.
A good first date is one that facilitates conversation and lets you get to know your date better. Coffee dates, amusement parks, bowling, or...
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Men who are interested in you will likely face directly toward you during conversation. Even if you're with a group, he might turn his whole torso...
Read More »The beginning stages of a relationship can feel very vulnerable. Maybe you've been betrayed or burned in the past and doubt your judgement about whether this guy is for real or not. Here are seven guiding signs to see clearly through the clouds of vulnerability and determine if he truly loves you:
“A suit is the sexiest thing a man can own and wear.” – Elizabeth D. “Look at everyone in the room. A guy doesn't even have to be good-looking, but...
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Cute Names to Call Your Boyfriend Sweetie/Sweetheart. A nice easy one to kick us off – there is nothing divisive about 'sweetie'. ... Boo. ......
Read More »Absolutely nothing is “normal.” Some couples text a million times a day, while others save it for pillow talk. Sometimes, on super busy workdays, there might be no communication at all. And that's totally fine.
“I’m a big texter. I like to share my thoughts on news, vent about work and just have a little light banter. It helps me get through the day. But my long-term boyfriend is not a texter and literally goes hours without texting me back. He was a lot better early in our relationship, but it’s been a few years, and he’s no longer as communicative. It bothers me a lot, but I can’t tell what a reasonable amount of communication is. He insists what we had was too much. What’s the answer?” This is actually a very common problem in relationships. Why? Probably because our standards for communication are often set in the dating phase when things are new and exciting and you have a lot to learn about each other. For lots of folks, once you settle into a relationship, get into a routine and even move in together, there’s less urgency. When communication in a relationship evolves and our expectations don’t, there’s a dissonance, and to resolve it, we need to check in with ourselves and our partner. But before you get to that, here’s a general guideline for how communication tends to ebb and flow throughout a relationship. Read on, and try to point to where you might land.
What red and green flags mean in a relationship. “Flags are indicators,” says licensed marriage and family therapist Karla Zambrano-Morrison, LMFT....
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The 3 F's can be used to improve any marriage. Remember to have fun with each other, fight the healthy way, and prioritize sex.
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Personal space in a relationship means you're taking time to put yourself first and do things that are just for you—choices that will make you feel...
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