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What you need to navigate your love life; advice about dating, healthy relationships and dealing with your overbearing mother-in-law.
10 Signs You Are in a Verbally Abusive Relationship
I wish I would have read signs of verbal abusive before I got married, it would have saved me from so much heartache and so much pain. Words can hurt a person more then anyone knows cause it stays with you forever. It leaves a scar in your mind and heart forever. So I want to be able to help those in a place I wish I would have known sooner. Maybe getting it across can help those in need feel like they are not alone. You are someone and you are beautiful no matter what!! So here are 10 signs you need to know and are aware of so you recognize that you may be in a verbally abusive relationship.
By Karmen Palacios7 years ago in Humans
5 Ways to Win My Heart
I am writing this piece in terms of winning my heart as a person- not as a love interest because as open as I may seem, my heart is a fragile mechanism. I have worn it on my sleeve for years... It keeps taking an emotional pummeling. I live with an open heart which means people wound it on mostly a daily basis. Perhaps in this way I should be more selective as to who "wins it."
By Amber Goddard7 years ago in Humans
Valentine's Day on a Budget
Valentine’s Day can be an exciting and romantic day, but has your budget been a little bit tight lately? With prices on the rise but wages unable to match you might find Valentine’s Day to put some pressure on your budget. Here are some great date ideas for Valentine’s Day that won’t break the bank but will still keep bae happy. Being thrifty doesn’t have to mean cheap and boring.
By Liana Hewitt8 years ago in Humans
20 Unique Valentine's Day Gifts That Will Say More Than Roses. Top Story - February 2018.
So last year you did a classic: roses and chocolates. The year before that you got her a pretty bottle of her favorite perfume and a nice candlelit dinner. And the year before that was home baked cookies and a box of lingerie. You're running out of ideas and there is only a week left before you're expected to do it all over again... well not to fear, my friend. If you're looking for something a bit more creative and out-of-the-box but still ridiculously romantic, try something from this list. They're sure to bring a bit more personality to your gift-giving this Valentine's Day.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Humans
10 Things To Never Say To Twenty-Somethings
For the last three years of my college life, I’ve played victim to an uncreative chasm of questions geared at family gatherings, friend dinners, bridal showers, you name it, all of which come with stock answers. When you see people you haven’t for awhile, you can almost feel the follow-up before it happens. A lighthearted hug, the chipper “how are you doing?” met by the almost-always “good,” and then: the procession.
By Addison Haïtz8 years ago in Humans
How Will I Know He Loves Me?
Wouldn’t life be so much simpler if you could read minds like Professor X from the X-Men? Especially if the mind you could read was your man’s mind? With that superpower, you could see for sure how he feels about you. But unfortunately, you weren’t born a mutant or with ESP so reading his mind is not a realistic option. It would be helpful if dates came with a crystal ball or a Magic 8 Ball so you could get a little help to see what they’re thinking.
By Arlesha Jemélle8 years ago in Humans
21 "No Reason" Gifts Just To Show Her You Care
There's something about falling in love with the right person that makes you want to pamper them — even if it's not Valentine's Day. Gifts that are "just because" don't have to be super-romantic; they just have to be something that will make your partner think of you throughout the day.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Humans
Overlooked Clues: Cheating Partners
Cheating is one of the most hurtful experiences that a person can go through. When we begin to suspect that our partner may be unfaithful, we often can miss some really important clues that are major indicator that something is going on. Intuition kicks in and you know that something in your partner is not right, the behaviors that they display can be a dead giveaway. If you notice that your partner has been or displaying some of the behavior listed, it may in fact be that they are cheating.
By Ash astrid8 years ago in Humans
Ways You're Invalidating Your Partner
In order to be in a happy and healthy relationship, you and your partner should have open communication and be respectful to one another. A partnership is dependent on give and take and treating each other as equals. When you don't treat your partner with respect and don't openly communicate with them it means you're not in a healthy relationship. It may not be obvious to you but there are some clear ways you're invalidating your partner. Abusive relationships are difficult to handle and should be taken seriously.
By Jessica Herring8 years ago in Humans
Signs That You're Making an Ass Out of Yourself on a Date
Back in the day, I had gone on a date with a guy who we'll call Max. Max seemed to be a good-ish guy with a lot of issues when it came to both manners and behavior — many of which ended up becoming very apparent when I sat down with him.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Humans
