I Dare You to Have This Conversation

Is everything going well with you and your guy? Great, even? Then it might be time to have A Talk. No, not that kind of talk! But rather a Relationship Check-in. It’s like a tune-up for your bond, making sure you’re still in sync. When you first started dating, you...

Great Relationships Include Safety

When you think about what makes a truly amazing relationship, what comes to mind? You might think of: Compatibility. The two of you are alike in the ways that count. Chemistry. You’re physically attracted to each other. Communication. You can talk about things....

5 Ways to Talk About Commitment (Without Talking About Commitment)

When you meet a man you really like, you don’t feel like keeping your options open. You want to be with him and only him. So you give him the best gift of all: Your complete and whole-hearted commitment. You keep your weekends open for him. You take down your dating...

5 Steps to Changing His Mind

Ever been in a situation where your guy just won’t budge? He’s convinced he’s got it all figured out. He won’t listen. It’s like hitting a brick wall. You turn to your friends for advice, and what do they say? “Reward him for doing it your way.” “Make him think it was...

He Won’t Put Effort In

For many young people, living in a dorm or a shared apartment is a rite of passage. You’re away from your parents for the first time, and it’s up to you to keep your living environment clean. Many of us also remember the frustration of having a roommate who didn’t do...

The Relationship “Golden Rule” Is Different

Leia was upset. “He knows how much I care about him, James!” she told me. “Before he left, I told him he could take all the time in the world. I would be here for him. I loved him, and I wasn’t going anywhere.” “And how did he respond?” I asked. From her pained...