The phrase "high maintenance" gets thrown around a lot, but most never think that it could apply to themselves. Being high maintenance can spell doom for a relationship, so self-awareness is the first step in becoming a less demanding girlfriend. But how can you tell if you are high maintenance?
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Some people are suited to being single, but if that isn't you, and you want to expand your dating horizons, chances are you've thought about speed dating. But before you go on your first event, there are a few things you should know.
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It seems it may be time to rethink the friend zone, because as some folks see it, the term has been mostly used by men who start off as friends with women, and while the men develop feelings, the women don't, and that's when the trouble begins.
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Finding that special someone is no easy feat. While trying to figure out if a guy likes you might bring flashbacks to middle school, it's something a lot of us deal with in adulthood. Short of sending a guy a note, is there any way to figure out if the guy you're crushing on is crushing back?
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As if dating wasn't already hard enough, now there's a whole new dating trend to worry about: stashing. In a dating world where we already have to deal with ghosting and love bombing, stashing doesn't seem too bad in comparison, but this trend is one you definitely want to be on the lookout for.
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Do you tend to fall in love quite easily (and frequently), and yet, every time, you find you've fallen into a pit of despair where you are constantly living in fear that your lover is lying to you, cheating on you, and 100 percent likely to hurt you?
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These wedding traditions are deeply rooted in superstition. While the most outrageous ones have fallen out of style, some are still with us today!
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You've met someone. You've hit it off. The chemistry is unmistakable. And now you're about to meet up for a third date. Should you be nervous?
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Breaking up is hard to do. It's even harder, though, when you're saying goodbye to someone you truly love. While love can conquer a lot, sometimes you have no choice but to call it quits with someone that you love.
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First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Now, add to that the anxiety of a little flatulence — and your potential dream date could spiral into a total nightmare. Believe it or not, you can rebound from a rogue toot! Here's how to overcome a fart on a first date and still win over your crush!
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Having some alone time is important to a relationship — it's all about balance. Being too clingy in a relationship isn't just bad for your relationship, it's bad for you.
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While having a boyfriend who loves spending time with you sounds like the ideal, there's a fine line between being cute and being clingy. What happens when your boyfriend's need for affection becomes stifling?
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Just as no person is perfect, no marriage is perfect. In fact, this is a good thing. What happens, then, if you're in a relationship with a perfectionist? And how do you recognize the signs that your partner is one?
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One sign of a situationship may be the fact that it's just the two of you periodically hanging out. Your SO (Situational Other) makes no attempt to introduce you to their friends, much less their family, and you're really not a factor when it comes to planning their social life.
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You've met someone and have fallen, or are (still) so in love with someone you want to let the world know it. You could choose to post couple selfies on your own Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat accounts — or you could take it a step further by opening a joint social media account.
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Regardless of how well you and your partner may know each other, moving in together is a massive step in the relationship whichever way you look at it. When you do finally take that step, you'll likely be finding out plenty about your partner that you didn't know before.
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Moving in with your partner is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of any long-term relationship.
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If you're an alpha female who happens to be looking for love, you've probably heard it all. You're emasculating. You're aggressive. You've even been accused of going against traditional gender roles. But if you've been hearing these criticisms from men, you may be fishing in the wrong pond.
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You might be in love, but the way two people sleep together isn't always harmonious. And getting a bad night's rest can contribute to problems in the relationship. Snoring, stealing the covers, or sleeping in opposing positions can all cause issues. That's why you might need a sleep divorce.
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Unless you want to waste time hoping for a change that may never come, it's best to spot your significant other's signs of commitment anxiety as soon as possible so you can decide whether to stay or to go. Here's what to look for.
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It's easy sometimes to fantasize about what might happen with that cute barista who gives us butterflies when handing our latte over in the morning. But sparks are just the beginning of real feelings and, more often than not, they disappear.
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We call it infatuation and lovesickness, but psychologists have a different term when they talk about one person's intense longing, unrequited or reciprocated, for another person: they call it limerence.
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Especially in the early stages of a relationship, holding hands is a great barometer for how close two people are getting and how comfortable they feel in each other's company. According to experts, the more interlocked our hands are, the better.
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Could 2020 be the Year of the New Significant Other? Could be, but you won't know for certain until you've taken the plunge and gone on your first date. A creative first date could be a way to get to know someone without having to do too much talking... until you're both comfortable with each other, that is.
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You're in a relationship with someone that ticks all the right boxes. You're happy for the most part, except you don't feel like you're good enough so you're constantly insecure. How do you know when your relationship is becoming one-sided?
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Relationships are never easy, but long-distance relationships can be the hardest of all. So are all long-distance relationships doomed from the start? Not at all.
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If you're second guessing whether or not a long distance relationship is right for you, that might be one sign that it isn't. To make sure that it's not just insecurity, though, here are some other signs that a long distance relationship isn't right for you.
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