Anxiety is the worst and can quickly spiral out of control for many of us. We suffer through it for years, assuming that living on the edge of panic and fear is the “normal” human response. It’s not! But you can get control over it, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you find…
We’ve all been there before. One minute, you’re having a great text back-and-forth with a guy, and then BAM! You suddenly get ghosted. It can be really alarming, especially if you really thought the relationship was going well. It can also cause you to overthink — was it something you said? Did you accidentally offend…
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 you’re coupled up, sometimes a huge shift takes place, and it’s not always for the better. All of a sudden, your boyfriend’s interests become yours. Girls’ night suddenly takes a backseat since you’ve made plans to hang out with his family that Friday. Even worse, you start feeling like you’re not really an individual—you’re just…
There’s a category of women who say they’re “waiting.” That means they’re waiting for the day when their boyfriends pop the question. Some of these women imagine the perfect moment for years before realizing this guy has no interest in taking that next step forward. Will he propose? Here are some signs he’s never going…
Building an emotional connection with someone is a great way to strengthen your relationship. If you’re hoping to learn more about your boyfriend or crush, asking him questions about his life is one of the best ways to do so. That said, it can be hard knowing where to start. Make sure your delivery is…
If this isn’t the first relationship you’ve been in, you’ve probably seen the signs before. However, you don’t want to jump the gun in case your suspicion that a breakup is on the way is just your PMS talking. However, if this situation seems a little too familiar, you probably need to get real with…
If your once-amazing boyfriend is suddenly acting like a total jerk now that you’ve agreed to be official, you might be wondering what the hell is going on. Did you do something wrong? Does he not like you anymore? It just doesn’t make sense. Sadly, it’s a popular scenario with several different explanations — and…
