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Before we start, I just want to point out that if you’re just out there to have a good time, this advice isn’t for you. If you want to party like a rock star, then by all means, do it.  However, if you ARE looking for a relationship that doesn’t end with you leaving some guy’s apartment in the morning as quietly as possible, then read on!  So you are out on your first date with a guy you’re interested in. Nervous?  Don’t be.  First dates are often that getting-to-know-you period that don’t require a lot of commitment. It’s like a job interview except even if you totally crash and burn, you won’t be missing out on rent money. That being said, the first date is a delicate game of chess that needs to be played properly. 1. Don’t suggest a movie. I really don’t know where the misconception arose about movies  being a great date night activity. You’re literally not seeing or interacting with your potential spouse. Movies are best saved for later on down the...

I’m online all day, every day, and so I end up seeing a lot of the  #RelationshipGoals memes  that float around social media.   I’ve seen #RelationshipGoals that range from very cute to sickeningly exaggerated (most are the latter, to be honest).   In the beginning, this relationship goals meme was  realistic  in every way – pictures of happy couples holding hands while walking down a road, cuddling and watching a movie together, or sleeping with an adorable puppy around them.   But at this point, relationship goals have become  completely over-the-top.   From long,  dramatic declarations of love  on an Instagram picture/facebook showing cuddling positions that  seem extremely uncomfortable , some relationship goals make me want to  roll my eyes  until forever like kilode gan sef  At this point, it feels like those #RelationshipGoals pictures or actions that get all the likes and shares  aren’t even...

It's the rare couple that doesn't run into a few bumps in the road. If you recognize ahead of time, though, what those relationship problems might be, you'll have a much better chance of getting past them. Even though every relationship has its ups and downs, successful couples have learned how to manage the bumps and keep their love life going, says  marriage  and family therapist Mitch Temple, author of  The Marriage Turnaround . They hang in there, tackle problems, and learn how to work through the complex issues of everyday life. Many do this by reading self-help books and articles, attending seminars, going to counseling, observing other successful couples, or simply using trial and error. Relationship Problem: Communication All relationship problems stem from poor communication, according to Elaine Fantle Shimberg, author of  Blending Families.  "You can't communicate while you're checking your BlackBerry, watching TV, or flipping through the spo...