A lot of new relationships start off hot. While this is often a sign that things are going well, sometimes it could be the opposite. An affectionate partner might seem like a good thing on paper, but in real life, someone who is too affectionate might be using a technique known as love bombing.
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Just as our bodies respond in different ways to a positive emotion like falling in love, our bodies also respond to negative emotions like anxiety, which can trigger a 'fight or flight' response. What can physically happen when we experience relationship anxiety?
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While disagreements are a natural part of any healthy relationship, there is definitely a good way to fight and a bad way to fight. It's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and say all sorts of things that you don't mean, and this can lead to resentment down the road.
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Gaslighting in a relationship is actually a form of brainwashing, one that in its mildest form creates an unequal power balance. More severe gaslighting, however, should be considered psychological abuse.
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If you've never experienced abuse from a partner, you probably have a hard time understanding how any person could possibly stay with anyone who treats them so badly. The truth of the matter is, while all relationships may be complicated, abusive ones take this complexity to a whole new level.
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Say what you will about Boho chic, but the look is undeniably romantic, and thus perfect for a wedding theme. These Bohemian-inspired choices may help inspire your choice of wedding location, attire, and even menu.
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Even a strong relationship can turn sour. While a deteriorating relationship can cause a lot of heartaches, there's a lot more on the line than a broken heart. In some cases, a not-so-stellar relationship can negatively impact your health.
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When it comes to dating, you'd be best to avoid pickup artists, who prey on others.
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Your partner is your soulmate and you love each other like no other couple you know. You like the same things, are in synch with each other over just about everything... everything that is, except sleeping patterns.
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There comes a time in every relationship when a couple starts getting serious and begins to wonder if they should move in together. There are a lot of pros to cohabiting with your significant other, but there can also be cons. What should you think about before making that leap?
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It can be incredibly risky to jump from "just friends" to something more romantic. Will they be interested, too? Or am I sabotaging our good friendship? These types of questions are natural, as admitting feelings may ruin the entire platonic friendship. So, what's a love fool to do?
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Modern technology has made dating complicated in so many ways. Not only do we have to worry about things like catfishing and cyberstalking, but there are temptations that simply didn't exist before the era of cell phones — like snooping.
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If your partner is deliberately conditioning you to think that you are in the wrong, this is a technique known as gaslighting. Gaslighting can be subtle and quite dangerous, as victims of this manipulation tactic often don't realize what is happening.
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Still, there's science to back up certain must-dos for happy couples, the most intriguing of which is something you can start including in your daily routine right now. The good news is it puts both partners on equal footing, regardless of gender.
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Thanks to the internet, some of us have the option of using online apps to meet the person of our dreams. For those who want the experience of meeting and greeting face to face, speed dating is a thing. What is it all about, though?
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Making decisions that affect not just your own life but the lives of those you love (or at least used to) can be stressful at best, so it's not surprising for those who practice religion to turn to the Bible and scripture to seek out guidance on what the best thing to do might be.
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Not all relationships are created equal. In some, two people aren't on an even footing. This can lead to toxicity and resentment if not addressed, but how do you even know if you're in such a relationship?
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You spend your waking moments slipping into daydreams about the future you'll have together, the places you'll go, and the things you'll see. But there's just one catch: the other party doesn't know how you feel, or if he or she does, the interest and affection isn't reciprocated.
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You're in a happy, committed relationship. But just last night you dreamed you were with someone else having the time of your life between the sheets. Do those particular dreams have meanings, and what might those meanings be?
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If you'd like to know what color clothing men like best, an experiment conducted at the University of Rochester has finally provided a definitive answer.
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Dating can be difficult. Finding a person you want to spend enough time with to call them your boyfriend is hard enough, but how do you make the jump from boyfriend to husband? Not everyone who is boyfriend material is husband material.
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The no contact rule, put simply, is a method of cutting off all communication with an ex for a period of time so you can allow space for each other to heal, recover from the breakup, and maybe even come back together. Why does it work so well?
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Whenever and wherever your new true love arrives, you're going to need some ideas for something to do on that first date, since you can't just sit around staring into each other's eyes. And, since it is a first date, perhaps you don't want to mortgage the castle and spend a bunch of dough.
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Everyone's attracted to intelligence, but sapiosexuals put looks and personality on the back burner and prioritize knowledge. Why does that happen?
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Being a maid of honor is like a job, except you don't actually get paid. Think of it as your duty that, for the next year or so, you'll be orchestrating a large portion of your best friend's wedding.
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We are all drawn to the idea that there is just one person for us out there, and different cultures have different names for that person.
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Ghosting has become such a normal thing with today's generation. Here are a few signs to look out for if you're worried you're being ghosted.
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