It’s just a fact of 2017: texting is a huge part of relating to other people. The same goes for romantic relationships. You and your partner do tons of communicating via texting, so here are some habits you can add or get rid of to strengthen your relationship. Send good morning texts. This isn’t a…
If you’re crafting the perfect image when it comes to life with your partner but find that your relationship lacks any real substance to back that image up, that might tell you that it’s time to walk away. Here are 10 signs that your relationship isn’t as perfect as you think. Sorry, but it’s true….
The five love languages were created by Gary Chapman in his 1995 book, “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” They’ve since become a significant lens for people to understand romantic interactions. This idea of a love language is based on the theory that people communicate and receive love in…
Lots of couples prefer to keep their relationships private and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, if you’re doing these things, you might be taking your “privacy” to the extreme by being overly secretive about your relationship. You deliberately avoid mentioning your partner. Every story you tell is always about “I” and not “we”… even if…
We’ve all had toxic relationships that ended with us thinking, “Damn, I should’ve seen that coming.” It’s because most crappy relationships don’t just become crappy out of nowhere —there are signs that things are going to go downhill. We ignore those warning signs because we’re too caught up in our emotions to see what’s staring…
It’s completely normal to get annoyed by someone you love, especially if you spend the majority of your time with them, so stop feeling guilty about it. The next step is figuring out how to act so you can remedy the situation. Below are 10 suggestions for things you can do if your partner is…
What’s the secret to a happy relationship? Sadly, there’s no one answer to this question. Love is complicated and humans are too. There are many things that determine how a partnership will go, but that doesn’t mean you’re entirely powerless here. Focusing on achieving the 5 to 1 ratio in your relationship can go a…
Even after moving on from a breakup, it can still be a shock (and maybe even sting a little) when you find out that your ex is in a new relationship. This especially happens when they jump into something super quickly or are now dating someone that isn’t their usual type. Look for these indicators…
There’s nothing like hanging out with the guy you’re head over heels for, but you might be spending too much time together (yes, it’s possible). But how do you know when you’re overdoing it and could do with taking a step back? Here are some signs you need to spend some time with anyone but…
If you think about it, every couple who has been together for more than a year tends to have their own private language that signals certain things that only they’d understand. If you’re in a relationship that’s lasted a while, you’ve probably used at least a few of these secret codes as a couple. The…
