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Why Women Are Getting Married Less And Less? The Reason Will Shock You!
There was once a very good reason for women to lock it down with a man: Men offered something that we, as women, needed. Men were hunters, providers, and protectors, while women took on the role of child-rearing and maintaining a home. These were our biological roles, the natural order of how things were “supposed” to be, and because of ...
Read MoreWhat Love Looks Like When Your Husband Has A Girlfriend
Think about your partner. Think about the way they make you feel. You know everything about each other — every freckle, every wrinkle, the meaning behind every noise they emit. This is your person through and through. Now imagine them kissing someone else. Is your heart in your asshole? Even imagining it can feel too painful. This is the monogamous ...
Read MoreWhat It Feels Like To Love The Right Guy At The Wrong Time
I never thought I’d be able to say that you were the one who got away. It was magic from the moment we met and you seemed as close to perfect as a guy could get. After just a few days together, I knew something was different about you. You lived so freely and did everything with a passion I ...
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To ‘Be A Man’? 40 Men Share Their Deepest Feelings
1. Boys make excuses. Men take responsibility. “‘Boys make excuses. Men take responsibility.’ A teacher told me that senior year of high school and it has stuck with me ever since. When my teacher said this, he was referring to taking responsibility for your own actions. Not responsibility in general. Didn’t study for a test or turn in a homework ...
Read MoreThis Is Why She Isn’t Coming Back To You
She isn’t coming back to you because she knows her worth. Finally. She knows it. And she won’t ever lose that sense of self ever again. She knows that no matter how much she loved you, you never reciprocated that type of love. The type of love that she needed and that she deserved. And she knows that no matter ...
Read MoreThis Is When I Realized He Was My Forever Person
I knew he was my forever person when we first spoke and the conversation flowed without any awkward pauses, when I realized I was completely comfortable with him by my side. I knew he was my forever person when he pressed his lips against my neck and I felt every cliche at once — like I was floating, like butterflies were fluttering ...
Read MoreThis Is The Purpose Of A Relationship
It’s not about our partner making us happy. Alex asked, “What are some appropriate reasons to actually want to be in a relationship?” “What should be the purpose of a relationship? What should be its end goal?” The short answer: it really depends on who you ask, and what your overall “life” mindset is. The conservative approach. “The purpose of a relationship is to ...
Read MoreThere Is A New Dating Trend Called ‘Curving’ And It Might Be Even Worse Than ‘Ghosting’
I was hanging out with my friends the other night. We were sharing wine and stories from the past week—swapping our various boy problems and work drama—when I mentioned a guy I was currently talking to. Me and this guy had been talking for a LONG time, but every time I tried to bring up the idea of an actual date he ...
Read MoreThe Brutal Life Advice You NEED, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Listen up. It’s funny — we can get the same message from different sources and it just won’t resonate. Sometimes we just need to get the information in just the right way to really hear it. Our loved ones can advise us or give us unsolicited suggestions about how to live our lives, and we can turn to professionals or our ...
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Find a Relationship Right for You
Relationships are perhaps our most valuable asset in life, besides time. And while there are many different types of relationships, the person we choose to commit ourselves to intimately may be the most important decision you can make. via GIPHY While I’ve always said that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself, your significant other is not far behind. The ...
Read MoreThe Best Marriage Advice from a Divorced Man
“If we make the conscious decision to daily place our spouse’s desires and needs above our own, and that’s reciprocated, the marriage will succeed. Utter and complete selflessness. Isn’t this true in all healthy relationships?” My advice after a divorce following 16 years of marriage, by Gerald Rogers. Obviously, I’m not a relationship expert. But there’s something about my divorce ...
Read MoreThe Best 10 Easy Ways to “Work” on Love
This Labor Day, let us be reminded that love takes work. Here are 10 simple things you can — and should — do regularly to keep a long-term relationship or marriage happy and satisfying: 1. Do something new together. Sign up for a continuing education class. Try a new sport. Go see a concert or a play if you don’t ...
Read MoreThe 2 Magic Words That Make Men Commit INSTANTLY
Save your breath because you only need two words to make him commit. If you’ve ever had a man tell you he’s not ready to commit, then you know how very frustrating it is. Investing your time and feelings in a guy and then hearing about his cold feet and plans to break up with you can have you swearing ...
Read MoreSummer Love Stories That Will Make You Swoon
According to these truly epic tales of romance, one way to find a love that lasts in summer is to always say yes. Say yes to adventures, new connections, moments that make your heart race and that gut feeling that tells you *this* is how it’s all supposed to feel. Most of all? Say yes to one another. Decide who ...
Read MoreStay Single Until You Meet A Guy Like This
Stay single until you meet a guy who opens every door you walk through. Stay single until you meet a guy who makes sure you walk on the inside of the sidewalk away from the street. The guy who holds your hand shamelessly and will kiss you in public. Stay single until you meet a guy who wants to bring ...
Read MoreSomething Like A Love Poem
I’ve loved everyone I’ve ever touched. Sort of. Not really. I tried. And you tried too. I saw it. Briefly. The first time I touched a naked body, I was young, maybe too young, and it was early in the day. Perhaps too early. Our hands were shaking like they do in Say Anything the first time they have sex, and I ...
Read MoreMy Love Story, Before Social Networks
The tale of a man who traveled across two countries and an ocean to follow the love of his life. Sometimes when I’m watching old movies, I can’t help dwelling on the crucial plot devices that have been lost to, well, devices. The missed call, which today rings in our pockets. The long-lost love, who now lives forever in our ...
Read MoreMarry the Guy Who Shares These 5 Values With You
It’s true that opposites can sometimes attract. However, being with someone who’s not like you at all may not be ideal in the long run. And though sharing the exact same interests or tastes can get boring quickly, it’s important to share a certain set of core beliefs before deciding to take this next step. A balanced life It’s essential ...
Read MoreI’m Not The One You Love
I wish I could tell myself its all okay. I wish I could tell you that it’s no big deal. I wish that it didn’t hurt as much as it does. I wish the feelings would go away and we could just focus on enjoying time with each other. But that’s not how life works. I wish I could stand ...
Read MoreI Will Be Your Wild
I will be the voice in your head telling you to run, bare feet flying on the pavement beside you, kicking up dust in our wake. I will be the body next to yours, listening to you talk about dreams, kissing each wish to life on your lips. I will be the strong legs that walk before you, guiding our ...
Read MoreI Kept Burning To Keep You Warm
I kept myself burning just to keep you warm. I was dying, but I did it for you. I never knew why I was setting myself on fire, it just felt natural. I just wanted to get through to you, so I could change you, so I could fix you. So you could fix me. That was very naïve of ...
Read MoreI Have Never Said I Love You
It feels like a betrayal to use that word when I have seen true love. All my life, my grandparents’ love for each other has astounded me. Every time we were together, my grandmother would tell me stories of her childhood. Before I ever read a book or wrote a word, she told these rambling, fragmented stories. There was always ...
Read MoreHow to Re-Wire Your Brain to Have Happier, Healthier Relationships
Relationships are mystifying because they fill you with happy chemicals one minute and drown you with stress chemicals the next minute. You may be shocked and relieved to learn that our brain is meant to work this way. Here’s a brief introduction to your social neurochemistry and the steps you can take to rewire it. The human brain creates life-or-death ...
Read MoreHow To Love Your Husband So He’ll Do ANYTHING To Make You Happy
Get what you need, girl. Oftentimes in a relationship, it can be difficult to express yourself and share the needs you have. It can also feel like your husband is oblivious and doesn’t quite seem to understand how to help you meet those needs. So how can you get your needs and desires met in your relationship while also making sure that you’re ...
Read MoreHow to Love a Fat Person
“Can I get your number?” I was cautious. He was persuasive, his eyes bright and warm as we spoke. “Aren’t we having fun? Don’t you want to see me again?” We were, and I did. I had just moved 3,000 miles from my home town, eager for a fresh start away from the high school where I’d been one of few ...
Read MoreHe’s Still The Same Piece Of Shit And You Deserve Better
He started canceling plans, stopped answering your texts, stopped comforting you when you needed him and started pushing you away. He started changing, or maybe you changed, but you can notice that things are starting to slip through your fingers and your relationship is falling apart. He used to call you all the time just to talk and now he doesn’t even ...
Read MoreHe’s Not Your Forever Person Unless He Actually Puts Effort Into These 12 Things
1. He should make an effort to plan dates. He shouldn’t expect you to come up with ideas every weekend. Once in a while, he should take you to a new restaurant or shop that he thinks you’re going to love. 2. He should make an effort to text back. And he should remember to tell you where he is and what he’s doing. ...
Read MoreThe Strongest Girls Have A Loved One In Heaven
She knows what pain feels like. Not just the pain of getting dumped or ghosted or cheated on. She’s experienced extreme heartache. The type of heartache that can’t be repaired with a drunken text or a rebound boy. The type of heartache where the person you’re missing is never coming back. She’s strong, because she made a connection with someone — someone beautiful, ...
Read MoreHe Only Wants You When He’s Drunk
He only wants you when he’s drunk. When he’s lonely and hates the idea of crawling into bed alone. When he’s had a night out with his friends and the evening (or morning, really) has started winding down. When everyone is dispersing and going home. When he’s not ready to leave without a companion He only wants you when he’s drunk. ...
Read MoreGrab the Tissues: 28 Real Couples Reveal How They Knew They Found “The One”
Was it that shy glance, the clever line—or an offer to fix a clogged sink? As our readers’ stories attest, lightning often strikes when you least expect it. A week after I met my future husband, we visited the Illinois State Fair with his family. At one point, someone yelled out, “Does anybody know what time it is?” At the ...
Read MoreConsidering a First Look? Here’s Why Grooms Traditionally Don’t See the Bride Until the Final Moment
While first looks are becoming more popular, whether it’s because couples are bucking tradition or trying to streamline their photography timelines, the tradition of not seeing your fiancé before you walk down the aisle is still holding strong. But where does that tradition come from? We asked our experts to do a little digging into why the bride and groom ...
Read MoreCommunication Is Important — But THIS Is What ACTUALLY Makes Love Last
Talk is cheap. Married couples all want the same things. To be happy, feel deeply connected, share in love and trust, and have great communication. And while it may seem like a lot, it all boils down to one thing: a happy, loving successful marriage. So why, if all couples want their marriage to work, are there over 2 million divorces each year in ...
Read MoreAn Open Letter To My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dog
My biggest regret about the whole thing is going to be losing you. Please don’t blame yourself for any of it. You are an old soul with a kind heart. You deserve so much more than that jerk. I really want you to know that. I’m sorry that I have to leave you. I wish that I didn’t. I would ...
Read More9 Things You Need To Know Before Dating An Outgoing Introvert
“I don’t know how to be anything other than intense. I don’t know how to experience without feeling too much and thinking too much. I am always searching, always questioning, and always trying to find the meaning in everything. I am passionate and I am deep, and sometimes I am misunderstood, but I am finally okay with that.” So, the ...
Read More9 Creative Ways to Use Technology to Keep Long-Distance Love Alive
These fun apps can help you feel close and connected to your sweetheart no matter how many miles apart you are. Best for basic video calling: Skype Skype is a free video-calling program that works on phones, tablets and computers, allowing people to do audio and video chatting from anywhere they have a data connection. Being able to see the ...
Read More8 Things the Love of Your Life Would Like You to Know
We would like to share eight of these wonderful things, the love of your life, would like you to know. 1. You are always in their heart The words “I love you” cannot express their deep meaning. Though the message they send can be reassuring, the emotion, the longing, the thrill, and the passion it comes with, goes far beyond words. Expressing one’s feelings is neither easy, nor accurate ...
Read More8 Hot Love Poems You Need To Sext To Your Boo IMMEDIATELY
Photo: weheartit Instant turn ons. A few years ago, then U.K. Education Secretary Michael Gove got teased mercilessly all over the Internets for his suggestion that teenagers should text amorous poetry to each other instead of nude pics. There’s an even an app for it! The Love Book App not only has celebrities reading sexy snippets (we dare you not to be charmed by Tom Hiddelston reading Derek Walcott), ...
Read More7 Reliable Signs That a Man Likes You
To work out what a man thinks of you, you don’t have to ask him straight out or play the guessing game. Just observe his pose. Irrespective of what a person says, their physical gestures can reveal so much more about their true intentions. We put together a collection of the most common poses adopted by men that indicate their true feelings. This is a reliable way to understand whether he feels that spark or not. ...
Read More5 Ultra-Sexy Poems That’ll Make You All Tingly Down There
Let’s keep things spicy in the bedroom by brining in some sexy love poems. These five erotic poems are sure to titillate and delight your honey. Read one to him as you get ready for bed, or send one to him at work to prep him for a night of lusty passion. Whatever you choose to do, do it ardently. 1. To ...
Read More5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You’re Heartbroken
You cried. You stayed in bed for days. You listened to sad songs. It felt like the world was turned upside down. Our beautiful, sensitive minds become our worst enemy. But did you know your body also changes when your heart breaks? HORMONES CHANGE Love makes you happy. Happiness is represented in the body by hormones like dopamine and oxytocin. ...
Read More45 Creative Date Ideas You’ve Never Thought Of
Sure, a nice meal and some drinks usually make for a great first date, but after a while that routine starts to get a little stale—and some creative date ideas are definitely in order. From foodie date night ideas that involve eating each course at a different restaurant, to outdoorsy ideas for nature enthusiasts, we’ve come up with a list of ...
Read More4 Early Warning Signs The Person You Love Does NOT Love You Back
Are you in a one-way relationship? The one-way street has been around for years and used to keep traffic flowing in one direction. While they are efficient in a city where traffic and pedestrians co-mingle, the one-way concept doesn’t serve the same purpose in relationships. In a world where communication is more focused on technology rather than face-to-face conversations, the ...
Read More32 Secrets Your Wedding Planner Won’t Tell You
I keep secrets Istock/PeopleImages At one wedding I planned, the cake went missing after the bride and groom cut it. The bride soon asked where the cake was. Turns out the servers had taken it upon themselves to eat it! We cut the pieces smaller and the bride never knew. Keeping things quiet is the secret behind making the bride ...
Read More30 Things Every Twenty Something Learns About Love Until 30
1. It will feel like home sometimes. 2. Other times it will feel uncomfortable, painful, even wrong. 3. It will seem unattainable some days you will cry and dread and ask yourself if it’s playing hide&seek on you. 4. It will make you drink many drinks and smoke many cigarettes, and have many random dates and one night stands just ...
Read More25 Uncomfortable Things You Need To Do If You Don’t Want To Regret Your 20s
1. Have the courage to say when something isn’t working. 2. Have the courage to commit when something is. 3. Take a look at yourself and ask: If I stopped growing tomorrow, is this the person I would want to be for the rest of my life? 4. Decide what doesn’t matter, so you can invest your time and money into ...
Read More17 Signs You Have A Shitty Boyfriend
1. He makes you feel guilty about being happy. You can’t tell him about the fun weekend you had or how well you’re doing at your job. You feel like you have to walk on eggshells around him, because he gets jealous over every little thing. Even though you aren’t bragging at all, he makes you feel like you are. He makes you feel horrible about being happy ...
Read More16 Suuuper Extra Things I Did To Impress Guys I Liked
Author’s note: these are not all about the same guy. I’m not THAT pathetic (…shhh, shhh, I am but that’s neither here nor there). 1. Entered into an Ebay auction to win an autographed CD from Gary Allan. If you don’t know who that is, congratulations. Thanks to a humongous crush on a guy (who never returned my feelings, btw) who ...
Read More16 Signs You Are Actually His First Priority
1. He shows up on time. He never leaves you waiting. If he says he’s going to meet you for dinner at 7:00, then he’ll be there at 7:00. Maybe even a few minutes earlier. 2. He cares about the things you care about. If something is important to you, then it’s important to him. He wants to hear all about it. ...
Read More11 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Words
The three little words “I love you” can bring joy and happiness in an instant. But as the old adage goes, actions speak louder than words. Here are some ways to extend your love to family and friends. Everyone loves a genuine compliment. No matter how hard it may seem, looking for the best in someone or their efforts is ...
Read More11 Relationship Habits That Seem Healthy But Are Actually Toxic As Hell
These are NOT normal. 1. Calling your partner your “everything.” A friend of mine, after dating a girl for about six months, texted me and said, “She means everything to me.” Six months after that, he proposed, and now they’re married. I’m sure they’ll stay “happily-ever-after” married forever. But sometimes I still think about that text and feel a little ...
Read More10 Things A Man Will Do If He Truly Loves You
He feels immense joy whenever he sees you. Whether he’s tired or irritated from work or he just isn’t in the mood seeing you puts a smile on his face and fills his heart with warmth. You shine a light on his world and you should cherish it. He always listens. Maybe we can be a bit boring with our ...
Read More“I Effed Up” — 7 Steps to Righting a Relationship Wrong
As you know, relationships take a lot of work. And at times, they’re downright HARD. According to a UCLA study on commitment in marriage (which followed 174 married partners for their first eleven years of marriage), couples who actually lasted did three important things during conflict: During the conflict, they compromised They were able to make sacrifices when engaged in conflict They continued to view ...
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