relationship advice

There are a few obvious ways to find out if a relationship is bad for you, for example, if someone is being outright abusive. But things get a little more complicated when you're trying to figure out whether your relationship is simply…

“True love is finding your soulmate in your best friend,” wrote Faye Hall in My Gift to You. This sounds beautiful - and it is. But, when falling in love with your best friend, isn't it wise to use an extra layer of caution? After all,…

Who’s got time for a disrespectful significant other? I bet you don’t. Here are 11 signs your man absolutely respects you in your relationship. 1. He respects others. This can mean anyone from complete strangers to your inner circle,…

“Nim handed me a mug of tea. I took a sip and it was just how I like it, strong and sweet. If you added psychotic and emotionally unavailable to that, it would also cover my taste in women,” wrote Alexis Hall in Shadows & Dreams. Do…

If the first rule of fight club is that you don’t talk about fight club, then the first rule of hook-up culture is likewise its invisibility. Not talking about “us” is the juice that keeps the passion flowing and the questions that might…

There are many things we should absolutely demand from our partners. Respect, honesty, and fidelity. for example, are vital to any relationship. However, many people go beyond this and overstep the boundaries of reasonable entitlement.…

If you cheat on someone, then no, you don't love them. True love never involves cheating. And if you have cheated in the past, you may being lying to yourself about your true feelings. I know this is an unpleasant truth, but it is a truth…

Do you ever wonder if your relationship is going to last? Do you spend hours analyzing your interactions, measuring compatibility, and comparing your level of happiness with that of other couples? Does this only seem to make you more…

As Sam Keen wrote, “Love isn't finding a perfect person. It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly.” It's never a good idea to settle for less than we deserve. This can lead to a lifetime of boredom, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction.…

“The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step, while the dull win the race with eyes closed,” wrote Bethany Brookbank. Overthinking sounds like a simple problem. Unfortunately, if you give it a second look, you…