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If the guy does it with everyone, it's generally a sign of insecurity. If it is only with one person or one type of situation, he's generally frustrated with her lack of acknowledging her role in... Relationships

The energy we get from infatuation is based on newness. The more experiences we have, the less newness we'll experience. It is important, though to keep your relationship new and alive. If you... Relationships

If he says he doesn't understand, ask him what he heard, promising to fill in the gaps he may have missed. If he doesn't understand a math problem, you won't start at the beginning and teach him... Dating

What's more important than telling him what you want is to find out what he wants. There are a lot of questions here. First off, he asks when the two of you "should" get married. That sounds like... Relationships

Slow progression is actually more stable over time than fast moves. The question is whether you are impulsive and impatient or whether you're holding off getting involved with someone else till... Relationships

By continuing to focus primarily on him, your motivation to move on and discover what works best for you will diminish. It sounds like you believe staying with him will be safe. Yes, by not... Relationships

Parents, for the most part, focus on their convenience and their agenda. They often feel overwhelmed by all the demands on their life, so they choose what is quickest and easiest for them, without... Relationships

Learn to be observant. Identify patterns that are more likely to take you toward a positive or negative result. Never assume all people are alike. By using your list of patterns as a template when... Relationships

Did you choose your boyfriend because he isn't black, or did you choose him because you are drawn to him as a total person? Become aware of your priorities. If you want a partner who is familiar... Relationships

This is called wishful thinking. Not wanting to worry about what might happen in the future, we just blindly believe all will work out fine. In reality, the older we get, the harder it becomes to... Relationships

No one is owed trust... we earn trust. Deep love won't exist without trust, but infatuation doesn't require trust. We can live peacefully while having no trust in others, but that only works for... Relationships

He could feel he was a disappointment to you. If you want him to stick around, make sure you clearly state what you like about him and what you value in the relationship. Share how his being in... Relationships

Your actions reinforce his actions. If he didn't get responses from you, he would have found someone else to latch onto. I sense you want to be nice, considerate and kind, but your actions are... Relationships

The most amazing relationship will fizzle out if partners don't continuously work on keeping the relationship new and alive. People generally feel it will just happen if they're meant to be... Relationships

Unfortunately, people often destroy their relationships by putting the major responsibility on the other. Both partners have the option to keep the relationship new and alive. You're no more... Relationships

It sounds like you're holding onto hope rather than dealing with reality. You aren't his ideal, and he's holding out for his ideal. Until he meets the girl of his dreams, he may spend time with... Relationships

Chances are you'll get a lot of judgmental comments from people who feel everyone should feel as they do and do what they do. Unfortunately, there is no formula to determine living together... Relationships

If you treat it as an entitlement, he'll stop giving. Never expect more of a partner than you are already bringing to the relationship. Balance is important in all aspects of life. Imbalance will... Relationships

You've shared what you want, and he's said he wants you to find someone who treats you better, yet no one is reaching out to fully understand the other person. He has no idea what going on a date... Dating

Any guy worth spending time with was attracted to you for who you are, so just be yourself. You don't want to become someone different, just because you're on a date. If you go on a date with an... Dating