Possessiveness and jealousy are not cute qualities. Sure, when you’re in a relationship, getting a little jealous once in a while is normal, but having a controlling boyfriend who is always possessive is a big red flag that you shouldn’t ignore. As a relationship advisor, I’ve heard from far too many women how controlling and possessive […]
Keeping your relationships fresh requires constant effort, especially if you’ve been dating the same person for a while. The thing is, everything that lasts eventually becomes a routine, and while there’s nothing wrong with having a comfortable routine, you want to prevent it from becoming boring and predictable. One way to make your relationship both […]
When you have recently started dating a guy, it can be a little strange navigating your new role as his girlfriend. In some ways, things are as they used to be. In other ways, you might feel like you need to do a little more. One great way to bond with your boyfriend is by sending […]
As your relationship continues to grow, you might find yourself wondering just how serious it is. Sure, you might have been dating your boyfriend for a while, but when you are close to someone, it can be a bit difficult to see what is right in front of you. Here is a list of unmistakable […]
You have awoken from that beautiful fog of the early emotional stimulation and the hormonal rush of attraction to your partner. Drat it! His chinks are starting to show. He comes home late from work with no warning text or reason. He tunes you out when you attempt to communicate. He flirts with your friends. […]
Becoming a better boyfriend is something that you need to work at, just like you work in other areas of your life that need your full attention. No one is born knowing what to do in relationships. It is our life experiences that mold and shape us into the family members, friends, professionals, and partners […]
The word on the street is that very few childless men are interested in dating single moms because of the “baggage” aspect. Personally, I have never had this experience during my short-lived single life, but I can definitely see how having kids can be a no-go for men (and some women for that matter). However, […]
Everyone is a relationship expert when it comes to someone else. We have that calm sense of confidence meeting a friend’s new partner. The raised eyebrow, the hushed ‘it’s never going to last’ or even better – ‘I think they could be the one’. But when it’s your relationship, things aren’t so easy. You spend […]
Meeting Mister Right would be awesome, but if you do not meet him immediately, settling for ‘Mister Right Now’ might seem like a better alternative than being single. But it is really okay to settle? This is a question that you should ask yourself. Is it really acceptable to date someone when you know that […]
Recently, a friend of mine came to me with a ‘problem’: “I’ve met a new guy, and he texts me every day,” she said, looking overwhelmed and unsure. “What’s up?” I asked. I thought she’d be thrilled that a new guy in her life was texting her every day. Gosh, I’m sure there are plenty […]
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