myTakes: Relationships

There comes a point in every relationship, new or old, when someone decides to bring up the topic of exes. It could happen on the first date, where you are subtly asked admist some other standard get-to-know-you type...

Relationships can be tough. Some people have a very painful time due to mistreatment or lack of respect in one. If you have fear in your heart and a bad feeling you are probably being mistreated. Fear not, but do heed my...

We read a lot about red flags and signs that you're in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, but what we don't talk a lot about is what exactly makes a relationship healthy. So, this is my take on what a healthy...

I was having a private conversation on GaG about what personality traits attract someone abusive and controlling.  Some of the things we came up I thought were valuable enough to create a Take and perhaps show some signs...

So this is my very first myTake ever...be nice lol. Sorry if it's not very organized and excuse any grammar/spelling mistakes, English is not my first language This myTake is for/about straight people only as I'm not gay...

Those who may have gotten to know me a little bit will know that often times on GaG while engaging with others, I’ll make references to the love life I share with my husband.  When we met, I was a flaming atheist and he,...

“Oh, how come you’re still single?” they said. “I don’t know, just haven’t met anyone, obviously.” “Well, I have a friend who has a cousin I can set you up with.” “No thanks.  I kind of don’t want to be set up.” “Well,...

As a young woman who has had many dating experiences, probably more negative than positive, as I am still a bachelorette, I have done a lot of self-reflection and reflection of my dating experiences and past choices in...

So. I am here to write about troublesome relationships based on my own relationships. I am obviously writing from a female perspective as a female in a heterosexual relationship. A year ago I had a very scary, tumultuous...

So I am going to share something that has been on my mind. It pertains specifically to sexual relationships and emotions, and I am writing this from a female angle. I am writing based on what I have experienced. I am the...

Not all cheaters are the same.  There are the cheaters who are simply out to play, not caring about what their partner might feel, and there are cheaters who regretfully make their mistake(s).  Before I say much more,...

Relationships require constant courtship. The pressure may be off once having submitted yourself to a comfortable relationship, but this doesn't mean that you should put any less effort into maintaining that same...

I'm twenty, and have been in the same relationship for six years. And honestly, only just in the last year have I begun to learn to be proactive instead of reactive in terms of my relationship. The guessing game is over,...

I've been dating the same guy since thirteen years old, and I turn twenty this month. It's been difficult, but it's been the most wonderful experience of my life, and I'm extremely thankful for the opportunities I've been...

Charles J. Orlando is a relationship expert and bestselling author of "The Problem with Women... is Men" book series. Charles has built a 1,400,000+ fanbase on Facebook, where he offers free love advice to men and women...

My name is Kerry and I am a recovering love addict. Over the years I have begun to see reoccurring patterns in my relationships and how they work out. One of the patterns most apparent is that I am attracted to guys I...

This isn't to bash you. It's to help you. I am not saying you were a bad boyfriend. We had our ups and downs; however, it just didn't work. Maybe these tips will help you if you find someone else. Don't let people tell...

“The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” The world is full of murders, racists, homophobes, believers, liars, dreamers and they all have one thing in common with each other. They all...

People love to pretend. We pretend all sorts of things like knowing what we're talking about and knowing what we're doing, like knowing what happened in the past and knowing what's going to happen in the future. We...

The question pops up all the time. "does he like me?", "does this or this mean she likes me?", "does she think I'm good enough for her?", etc. I am here to give you the answer you are searching so diligently for... The...