We need to STOP romanticizing dating red flags. Because…”What you allow is what will continue,”, “The treatment we tolerate from others is a reflection of how we treat ourselves,”, and “Your worth is not determined by self-neglect.” Just a little dating food for thought there, since I am speaking from the very position where I, […]
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Besides the usual ‘How was your day?’ in the mix of your conversational routine with your spouse, are you making a point to connect with your spouse every day? Hopefully, ‘How was your day?’, is the bare minimum. It’s not that the mundane questions aren’t thoughtful and connection-focused, but you know who else likely asks
Is gift giving too weird or forward when you’re dating someone new around the Holidays? If you’re seeing someone new this Holiday season, there’s still more than enough reasons to make it count without going over-the-top. It’s still important to set a budget and stick to it, keeping in mind there should be zero expectations
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Closure – it’s all about the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of uncertainty in an attempt to fix or control the outcome or ending of a relationship. The wanting to know what you did wrong, what you could do or could have done different, what changed so substantially or abruptly, why you weren’t given the time of
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Traveling as a couple will test your relationship, and you’ll learn 7 things about one another that can also reveal whether or not you’re truly compatible. Even if you’re just dating, you might think of traveling together as fast-forwarding your relationship in time. Do this too soon, and you may run the risk of prematurely
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I could say the guy should pay. I could also say the woman should offer, or whoever does the asking out should take responsibility. But damn is it ever NOT that simple. Why? Because as relationship equality would have it, it’s equally both parties’ duty to put in equal effort (including splitting the bill). So
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People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Your significant other (SO) deserves respect on and off social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today? Ask yourself, honestly, “Who gets your attention
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Does it even make sense?? Being more fearful of finding a good guy that doesn’t come with all the drama-filled, emotionally exhausting, roller coaster ride of your previous toxic relationships? Listen, that very fear is valid. But breathe easy when I say this transition through healing will pass. It won’t be easy at first, it’ll
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Hello to the innocent, closet-weird, shy girl of the early 2000s. You’re 30 now, and I have yet to actually take the time to let you in on my secrets on Love and teenage boys as you enter that magical phase of your life. You’ll probably roll your eyes at me (your future husband LOVES
…regardless if you believe your relationship is thriving. See, because that’s the crazy, crazy part – while all is seemingly perfect on your end, the fact is that may not always be the case for your partner. Couples are ingrained with the notion that they are supposed to be able to tell one another anything
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