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If you were invested in the relationship, there was a mutual emotional connection and it lasted more than a month, you are free to consider this a relationship and the person as your ex. This is... Break Up & Divorce

First and foremost, I need to feel safe in a relationship. It has been a very rare experience for women to not eventually attempt to mold me into what they expected. If a woman doesn't like what... Dating

Guys will generally not look down on women when they cry, unless they are using their crying to manipulate him. If it's an expression of true emotions, guys will generally be drawn in to offer... Relationships

You have every right to throw out your boyfriend, if he's not what you're seeking in a boyfriend, but you have no right to throw out his belongings. You can't blame a piece of equipment for the... Relationships

Your insecurities will destroy any relationship you get into, so work on those before you focus on others. Never ask for details about a partner's past relationships, as that information will only... Relationships

A woman's value drops when she believes her value has dropped. It has nothing to do with chronological age. Actually, I don't see value in women who aren't seniors, as multi-generational... Relationships

Though your first choice may have been Richard Gere or George Clooney, you've probably grown since those adolescent crushes, have learned more about who you are and what works best for you. Now,... Relationships

Society doesn't teach us to be unique individuals. It promotes conformity. In order to belong, and not be criticized, people often mold themselves into the ideal mold. Unfortunately, it is... Relationships

It's the same reason violence and murder are normalized in entertainment. People seem to like living vicariously in the area of taboo. They escape into the fantasy of that which they'd probably... Relationships

You think he's smart, so he must have said things that impressed you. Just go up to him after class and say "I was impressed with the answer you gave in class today." Guys generally prefer being... Flirting

Denial or rejection is often experienced as a challenge. This is true for both males and females. It's like girls who believe they can turn gay men straight. Let's take it back to one of our... Dating

The opposite of love is not hate... it is apathy or indifference (strong feelings vs no feelings). When we care about someone, we develop expectations of them. When those expectations aren't met,... Relationships

When we discover we've been lied to, no matter what the lie, we start questioning every other thing that person has said and will say. Starting out a relationship with a lie is setting it up for... Dating

When we see things as challenges, they can be addressed and overcome. When we see them as obstacles, they become impassable. Once the label of toxic has been applied, the door is closed, as this... Relationships

Loving without caring is self-centered. If you truly love someone, you'll also care about that person. Caring tends to be more meaningful than loving, and you don't have to love to care. Caring is... Relationships

The issue is not a competition to see who can bring up the most subjects; it's about communication. Show him you hear what he says by seeking a slightly deeper understanding of what he says. Say,... Dating

Wishing happiness for someone you care about, even if that happiness means it will be with someone other than you is deep love and caring. As an example, you'll want your children to be happy and... Relationships

There are cultures where this is part of their tradition. Research Levirate marriage. It is seen as maintaining the family lineage, especially when no offspring came from the first wife. My... Relationships

Any imbalance in a relationship will cause you to have to work unrealistically hard to hold everything together. Would it be easier for you to carry a million marbles in your hands or in a jar?... Relationships

Unfortunately, I've found myself staying loyal even when the woman was unlovable. Rather than fear your partner will stray, focus on being an active equal participant in all areas. By keeping your... Relationships