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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Just as there are things that you shouldn't say during a fight with your significant other, there are things you shouldn't say or do after the fight blows over.
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Mention open relationships and many people react with a certain degree of discomfort ranging from nervous giggles to outright shock and horror. Meanwhile, however, there are numerous others who find that these types of relationships actually work for them. How do you know if it's right for you?
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How much work stress is too much? What happens when your work stress gets so extreme that it begins to affect your relationship, and how do you know it's even happening?
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A lot of new relationships start off hot. While this is often a sign that things are going well, sometimes it could be the opposite. An affectionate partner might seem like a good thing on paper, but in real life, someone who is too affectionate might be using a technique known as love bombing.
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Just as our bodies respond in different ways to a positive emotion like falling in love, our bodies also respond to negative emotions like anxiety, which can trigger a 'fight or flight' response. What can physically happen when we experience relationship anxiety?
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I asked the experts what questions tend to set men off the most — and how you can still get your answers.
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While disagreements are a natural part of any healthy relationship, there is definitely a good way to fight and a bad way to fight. It's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and say all sorts of things that you don't mean, and this can lead to resentment down the road.
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It can be incredibly risky to jump from "just friends" to something more romantic. Will they be interested, too? Or am I sabotaging our good friendship? These types of questions are natural, as admitting feelings may ruin the entire platonic friendship. So, what's a love fool to do?
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First dates can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking, but, for some, navigating post-date communication is even more complicated. Texting has become increasingly important to daters, but, of course, that raises the question: What are you even supposed to write in a text — and when?
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Gaslighting in a relationship is actually a form of brainwashing, one that in its mildest form creates an unequal power balance. More severe gaslighting, however, should be considered psychological abuse.
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If you've never experienced abuse from a partner, you probably have a hard time understanding how any person could possibly stay with anyone who treats them so badly. The truth of the matter is, while all relationships may be complicated, abusive ones take this complexity to a whole new level.
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Say what you will about Boho chic, but the look is undeniably romantic, and thus perfect for a wedding theme. These Bohemian-inspired choices may help inspire your choice of wedding location, attire, and even menu.
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Even a strong relationship can turn sour. While a deteriorating relationship can cause a lot of heartaches, there's a lot more on the line than a broken heart. In some cases, a not-so-stellar relationship can negatively impact your health.
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