Being the bigger person isn’t easy, especially in a marriage. Sometimes, you may feel justified in your emotions, but being right doesn’t necessarily make for a happy marriage. Then there are times when you feel you should keep your mouth shut to avoid conflict. But, unfortunately, that’s not always good because often, the hurt lies…
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It’s not always easy to know if the guy you’re dating is the right one for you or whether it’s time to dump him. Of course, you have the in-your-face telltale signs like cheating, but not all indications are that cut and dry. So, if you’re wondering whether he is your mate for life or
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Have you ever tried to be a completely different person for him? Newsflash! He’s not interested in that. As it turns out, girls trying too hard to be something they’re not is a complete turnoff for him. For example, she acts dumb when she double majors in aeronautical engineering and paleontology. Why play games? You
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I remember casually dating and having a ball doing it. But one day, I woke up on a cold November morning and thought, “I think I’m ready to be in a long-term relationship.” I don’t remember what prompted the thought, but it felt like it was time, so I did it. I never asked myself
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Unfortunately, popular romance films have spoiled some into thinking that you need to do everything bigger and better to show affection. While it’s OK to extract some inspiration from these types of movies, you don’t need (or want) your partner to start “being extra” just to keep you happy. If you prefer to keep your
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A top lesson that most of us have learned is that it’s hard to get over a breakup. As cliche as it sounds, there’s a song (there’s a song for everything) by Neil Sedaka aptly titled “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.“ The song is not wrong! Breakups can be, and often are, life-altering. Unless
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Whether a relationship is new or has been going on for a while, there are five distinct dating phases all relationships go through. Attraction, reality, commitment, intimacy, and engagement are the five stages that make up this journey. Even though it seems obvious, all relationships—romantic or platonic—develop over time and undergo various changes as bonds
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You notice little signs here and there, but you don’t dwell on them. But, lately, your partner has been acting differently. Whenever you try to express your feelings, they seem to gaslight you, making it seem like you’re overreacting. According to the definition, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition in which someone
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General election years are always tense because we don’t know who will be president. However, the last few elections have been especially tense and divisive because of the growing hatred between political parties and the resulting contempt for people in the other party. As politics continues to be a big part of everyday life, people
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