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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Your partner is your soulmate and you love each other like no other couple you know. You like the same things, are in synch with each other over just about everything... everything that is, except sleeping patterns.
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There comes a time in every relationship when a couple starts getting serious and begins to wonder if they should move in together. There are a lot of pros to cohabiting with your significant other, but there can also be cons. What should you think about before making that leap?
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Modern technology has made dating complicated in so many ways. Not only do we have to worry about things like catfishing and cyberstalking, but there are temptations that simply didn't exist before the era of cell phones — like snooping.
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If your partner is deliberately conditioning you to think that you are in the wrong, this is a technique known as gaslighting. Gaslighting can be subtle and quite dangerous, as victims of this manipulation tactic often don't realize what is happening.
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Still, there's science to back up certain must-dos for happy couples, the most intriguing of which is something you can start including in your daily routine right now. The good news is it puts both partners on equal footing, regardless of gender.
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Thanks to the internet, some of us have the option of using online apps to meet the person of our dreams. For those who want the experience of meeting and greeting face to face, speed dating is a thing. What is it all about, though?
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Making decisions that affect not just your own life but the lives of those you love (or at least used to) can be stressful at best, so it's not surprising for those who practice religion to turn to the Bible and scripture to seek out guidance on what the best thing to do might be.
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Not all relationships are created equal. In some, two people aren't on an even footing. This can lead to toxicity and resentment if not addressed, but how do you even know if you're in such a relationship?
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You spend your waking moments slipping into daydreams about the future you'll have together, the places you'll go, and the things you'll see. But there's just one catch: the other party doesn't know how you feel, or if he or she does, the interest and affection isn't reciprocated.
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