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You can't force someone to be something they're not. Just ask yourself whether you could be in a long-term relationship with someone who denies everything you say. What type of relationship would... Relationships

You can say food forgotten on the counter is still food, but will it truly be satisfying? Most men would not want the hassle of maintaining 100 women. It's challenging enough to satisfy one. Let's... Relationships

Guys are hurt by girls as much as girls are hurt by guys. The issue tends to be people seeing what they want to see rather than the patterns that actually exist. If you want a healthy... Relationships

Love is a very strong emotion, and it can become the focus of one's life. When that happens, we start to see ourselves through that filter, losing sight of the rest of our being. When we lose that... Relationships

Just look at the people you're drawn to. If you choose a boyfriend who says you're a bad person, then you chose a boyfriend who is just using you and doesn't care about you. Don't connect just to... Dating

People tend to go about this backward. They start by declaring their feelings before they even know how the other person defines a relationship. This tends to lead to awkwardness for both, if the... Relationships

My biggest disappointment in past relationships has been when I discovered they weren't true to their word. Unfortunately, people tend to say what they believe will make them attractive to those... Relationships

For every type of person, there are people who appreciate that type of person. Unfortunately, people assume anyone they're attracted to will find them attractive, too, while the ones they're not... Dating

Just like women who wear jewelry to enhance themselves, guys choose arm candy to enhance themselves. Sometimes the jewelry turns the women's skin green, and sometimes the arm candy is just as... Dating

I could follow a person around for a day... snapping photos of the person. If I show those photos to someone who doesn't know that person, there's a good likelihood the person will be seen as... Relationships

Just like identical twins are never truly identical, no relationship will ever truly be equal. View this as something to strive for, not something to achieve. Perfection will never exist. The... Relationships

Spoiled people feel entitled to more or better than others. You say you're grateful, yet spoiled people often don't appreciate what they have, as they believe it is a given that this is the way... Relationships

Criticism of any kind only puts people on the defensive, leading them to be more resistant to change and less likely to take the feelings of the person criticizing into consideration. Tell him you... Relationships

Normal just means common, not functional. If you want to smother your relationship, then control his choices. It's not about asking whether something is normal, but asking whether a behavior is... Relationships

The key problem is people's reluctance to paint a clear picture of who they are, what they bring to the relationship and what they expect of a partner. Not wanting to miss out on opportunities,... Relationships

Patterns tend to revisit us in the future, so it's a good idea to share patterns of the types of things you did, along with the reasons for those choices, how they worked for you and what you've... Relationships

Introverts tend to focus on subtleties, while extroverts tend to focus on extremes. Striving for extremes is a constant challenge to find something bigger and better. As soon as an extreme is... Relationships

The first step in a friends with benefits relationship is for both to define what it is to be and the reasons the two people are choosing that. It is important for both to respect whatever... Relationships

When people feel insecure or out of control, they often apply more pressure when they don't see the results they feel entitled to see. This leads to overreactions and drama. What they don't seem... Relationships

Guys on Tinder are probably just looking to satisfy themselves, so that's not the ideal format for what you are seeking. I'd suggest you contact your therapist and ask for a recommendation for a... Dating