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Romance / Things All Healthy Relationships Require by lovetherapist: 10:04am On Jan 14, 2019
Things All Healthy Relationships Require

Healthy relationships are available to everyone, you just need to know what they require to exist. Here are five things that all healthy relationships require:
Toxic. Abusive. Destructive. Unhealthy.
These aren't words that we'd want to associate with relationships, yet so many of us have experienced this or are still experiencing this. Why? This is a question I used to ask myself often... I was that girl. The one caught in a string of toxic, abusive, destructive and downright unhealthy relationships. I would commit the same mistakes over and over again, barely aware of the fact that I was the one creating my mess. Simply put, I didn't know how to have a healthy relationship, but now I do.
After years of painful relationships, I found my way out. I've discovered what it really takes to attract and maintain healthy relationships. It's like a veil has been lifted and I can finally see love for what it truly is... Pure, unconditional, uplifting and supportive. Anything less than that is no longer acceptable in my life.
Healthy relationships are available to everyone, you just need to know what they require to exist. Here are five things that all healthy relationships require:

Self-Love
In order to have a healthy, loving relationship with another human being, you must first learn to love yourself. Self-love creates a stronger capacity to love others. It opens you up to experiencing love without fear. Self-love makes you stronger, and when two self-loving individuals get together, they have the ability to experience the full potential of love.

Trust
This may seem obvious, but so many people are with partners they don't trust. Work on building your confidence and loving yourself completely prior to setting foot in another relationship. The stronger you are as an individual, the easier it will become to trust. And if your partner really isn't trustworthy, ask yourself why you're staying. The answer to that question is directly related to your self-worth.

Honesty
Too many people believe white lies are ok. But what happens when you build white lie upon white lie upon white lie? Your relationship will find itself in a web of lies. Be with someone you can be 100 percent honest with -- a partner who will be 100% honest with you. True freedom in a relationship comes from the power of honesty.

Communication
There's a difference between talking at someone and talking to someone. A healthy conversation between two people does not result in raised voices or vicious attacks. Communicate to each other with love and compassion and check your ego's at the door. Speak, listen, and really hear what each other is saying. Don't just wait for your turn to speak... hear your partner out.

Connection
It's far too easy to get caught up in our careers. Work has a tendency to take priority these days, but the truth is... your relationship should be your priority. This is your homebase, your sacred place, your biggest support... this is your person. They deserve to be your priority just as much as you deserve to be theirs. Make a point to connect with each other daily. Do things together. Make time for each other. And above all else, enjoy life together. Don't miss out on your beautiful love story because you're pushing for paychecks. Dedicate real time to connecting with your partner.
Master these five things, and you will master your relationships. It's time to say goodbye to unhealthy relationships. It's time to stop settling for less than you deserve. It's time for you to embrace healthy relationships. After all... you are worthy.

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Romance / You Must Read by lovetherapist: 5:24pm On Jan 10, 2019
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Romance / The Other Side Of Love by lovetherapist: 9:46pm On Dec 26, 2018
Love is one of the strongest emotion we all value at a level greater than most things. It can exist between two or more individuals. It could be of any type existing. Love of a mother, father and love between friends, or love between our parents. It is a sacrosanct feeling, which has no boundaries, conditions and maybe referred to as altruistic also at times. Wars have been fought in the name of love. Be it love for a woman, love for legislature, love for the country, love for the freedom etc. We also go to any lengths for keeping our love safe fight for it, kill for it, but the most beautiful part of love is to give without having any expectation of returns. In this article; having likely known some positive aspects of love we will see some of the other side
effects of love many of us may not have known yet.

>>Losing focus, distraction
when in love, we tend to repeatedly think of the person almost every time. This is not such an encouraging thing, in fact this accounts for poor work ethic. It also means that the emotion of love life is carried on which has such a strong influence on people that work is neglected or poorly executed. Keeping the emotions at a bay when it comes to love, is critical.

>>Sleep deprivation
once someone’s in love they hardly have a proper night’s sleep. Possibly thinking and dreaming or texting, talking to their love. But this has a very bad effect on their sleep cycle.
It can cause building up weakness for the next day and other health issues.

>>unhealthy jealousy
When we fall in love, we are become possessive of that person. In these proceedings getting
jealous is understandable if someone is trying to take his or her place. But beyond a margin
this jealousy can cause a strain in the relationship, and make one do really stupid things in pure anger.


>>time consuming
When you love somebody, you invest so much of your time into that person you probably don’t
even realize how time passes by. You may spend hours sending cute memes, pics. Going on
talking on and on is another pathetic time- consuming activity.


>>breakup
breaking up with one true love isn’t easy. But due to some reason if the relationship fails people literally pave their way to self- destruction, by resolving to addiction, force and even to the extent of committing suicides.

>>priority issues
we believe that the most ideal of leading life is to be loving ourselves. We work hard to make
our lives happen, our careers, interests, passions and opinions. But in a relationship, there is a conflict between the tastes or beliefs which puts the whole love thing to a huge question, if whether it is worth it. Therefore, priority issues arise when in relationship.

Therefore, these are some of negative effects of love. An essentiality, a drug which should not be misused.

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Romance / How To Make Your Boyfriend Feel Special by lovetherapist: 4:32pm On Dec 26, 2018
1. Always send him recharge card at least #1000 worth of airtime daily

2. Always call him @ least 5 times every day to check-up on him.

3. His monthly remuneration MUST be a minimum of 19, 500 plus bonuses

4. Buy him a luxury gift on his birthday and Christmas

5. Have a colorful and artistic portrait picture of him hanging in your father’s parlor.

6. Endeavour to take him out on a shopping spree to Shoprite @ least twice every week.

7. Your ATM/CREDIT CARD MUST be under his custody and u must provide him with the correct and accurate pin, as well as making him a core signatory to all your local and foreign accounts.

8. Buy him exclusive pairs of boxers. One new one daily.

9. Buy one carton of condom for him

10. Secure 7 rooms one Parlor duplex accommodation for him exclusively.


11. Always call him... always visit him ... you have to be there to know when he needs to be bleeped...

Trust me by so doing YOUR BOYFRIEND WILL FEEL SPECIAL.
Romance / Things You Should Not Accept In A Relationship. by lovetherapist: 1:31am On Dec 26, 2018
Some people may mistake the feelings that come with being in an unhealthy relationship with depression, and try to treat the wrong things to feel better. Understanding what should never be accepted in a relationship, of any kind, will make it easier to escape a harmful and destructive relationship and start rebuilding your life.
1. A controlling partner.
Relationships are built on trust. When there’s a lack of trust, the relationship is going to start to fall apart. Partners who are extremely controlling and demand that they know where their significant other is at all times should never be tolerated.
“Controlling people use a whole arsenal of tools in order to dominate their partners whether they or their partners realize what’s happening or not. Whether controlling behavior leads to more severe emotional or physical abuse or not, it is not a healthy situation. ”Therefore, controlling behavior is a red flag. While it may not seem too bad at first, it can escalate quickly. Everyone deserves to have a level of trust, freedom, and control over their autonomy in a relationship.
2. Breaching trust.@@$$
If your partner is going around telling everyone the things you’ve told them in private, or sneaking in your private things like your phone or your computer, then that isn’t okay by any means. Partners should have mutual trust with one another and respect for each other’s belongings and private matters. Someone should be able to trust their partner not to betray them, not worry if they’ve already done so.
3. Neediness.
The desire to feel loved and wanted is perfectly normal in most relationships. However, when that desire turns into a controlling neediness, it can make one partner feel overwhelmed. Neediness can “destroy romantic relationships, compromise professional opportunities, and contribute to a cycle of frustration, depression, and dissatisfaction,
A relationship should be built with two independent partners. If one partner is starting to act more like a child than a lover, the relationship is bound to go sour, fast. Everyone deserves to feel as if they’re an equal, not a caretaker.
4. Negativity.
Not everyone can be positive at all times. There are times where people feel low in their lives. But a relationship that is devoid of positivity is a relationship that no one should have to deal with. A consistently negative partner will eventually start to seep into the way that they treat their significant other, which will be bound to be just as negative as the rest of their outlook. Settling for a partner with a negative outlook will only bring you down.
5. Emotionally unavailable.
If your partner is emotionally unavailable, then the relationship is just not going to work. People get into relationships because they want to share their lives with another person. Someone who is emotionally unavailable and getting into a relationship may not have your best interests in mind – in fact, they may not be interested in your emotions at all, but rather a financial gain or sexual gratifications. Being with someone emotionally available is a key part of any relationship, and a lack of emotional reciprocation should never be tolerated.
6. Bad listener.
Communication is the backbone of any relationship. Without it, most relationships face a plethora of problems.
“ Maintaining open lines of communication is so important, and a strong relationship allows each individual to express themselves with a partner who listens and promotes further communication.”Couples who don’t communicate may find that their relationship can go sour fast. One thing that no one should ever have to tolerate in a relationship is a partner who doesn’t listen to them. Someone who doesn’t listen doesn’t value your thoughts, opinions or feelings, and no one should have to deal with that in a relationship.
7. Unsupportiveness.
A red flag in any relationship is a partner who gets jealous of their significant other’s success, or a partner who tries to keep their significant other from achieving their goals. A healthy relationship includes partners who are supportive of one another, not partners who try to sabotage one another. Never accept a relationship where your partner doesn’t support your dreams and goals in life.
8. Irresponsibility.
A partner who shirks their share of the chores spends recklessly and doesn’t take responsibility for their actions is not a partner that anyone should have to deal with in a relationship.
Romance / Reality by lovetherapist: 1:19am On Dec 26, 2018
A MAN can have sex with a lady and still don't have any feelings for her, men only need space to have sex but women need reason to have sex. A woman cannot have sex without feelings, A man can travel for eight hours 'just to have sex with a female friend and yet, not love her. Sex makes men act as if they are in love while they are not! The eight hours travel sacrifice, gifts bought, hotel paid for and other expenses may seem to be coming from true love but they were all in the sacrifice for sex and nothing more. The foolish thing is this, the majority of women would jump up inside them and conclude that this is the art of true love. Sex is not an act of commitment. Men still leave the women they sleep with on bed and start thinking of the next woman to sleep with. The satisfaction that comes from sex dies in minutes. It is in the nature of Lions to go miles to hunt. The same with men. A man who can afford the expenses of flying from the UK to Nigeria for sex would do it as if he would never turn to another woman for sex. Sex drives men to do what seems like the impossible and such turns women around and they start acting weird. Sex and love are not on the same page even in the dictionary. People can abandon their gold mines and dig the grave for sex. Most young men do terrible things just to have the resources to keep many girls in their life. You may think they are working hard to live well in the future but they are just living for fun and that is all. Students are now living together like husbands and wives, and our society calls it love. What kind of people do these students become when they leave school? This is why we have a lot of frustrated graduates than nation-building graduates. Today, a 16-year-old girl is already into sex. She wants to wear everything on trend. She is already a prostitute in the sense that any man that comes her way for relationship must show some signs of money and she would respond to him. The funny thing is this, almost all those girls that have become sex symbols end up in a deep mess. How many of them today is changing the world they are into? What kind of spirit would they do well within life? They have sold their souls out to sex. They pride on what they wear and hotels they go to. That is their biggest achievement. The girls they called cowards are setting up economic empires. Their future is already exhausted when they come to their true senses?

Advice to my beloved brothers and sisters:

For men; never allow your erection today to destroy your future directions, stay positive.

My sisters, all that glitters is not gold, make your future bright and its start today. I am not posting this to make anyone guilty or stand as a judge.
Romance / Attraction Pulls You To Someone's Heart But Character Decides How Long You'll La by lovetherapist: 12:16am On Dec 26, 2018
Falling in love is not a luxury. It is an invitation into a deeper responsibility. A sound character is flammable—it sparks up flames of love even in unseeing circumstances.
When you've found love, don't slack in nurturing it. Who you are in a relationship is more powerful than what you wear and what you are. Polish your character. Improve on your character. Adjust to accommodate a sound character. Don't push your relationship to that point where your outward beauty will mean nothing to your partner because your inside can choke.
Stop swimming on stagnant water; stagnant water stinks.
Expose yourself to experiences that will shape your character. Unlearn and relearn through resources that will clean your mind. If your relationship is not working, look inwards first. You might be the one resisting change. There is always a way to influence a change. At least you can't nag your mouth into it.
True beauty is a character thing. It sticks. Artificial beauty is a make-up thing, it washes away with time. Again I say, look inwards. You can't hide true character with make-up.
What's my counsel?
(1) Pay attention to what happens within you.
(2) Don't resist growth
(3) Don't exalt yourself in ignorance.
(4) Pay attention to how people receive you or hide from you.
(5) Add to your knowledge. Read. Listen. Learn
(6) Be positive
(7) Weigh the effect of your words even when you are under pressure to release them.
(cool Emulate, model and grow virtues
I see you standing out in your relationship...
Romance / True Love by lovetherapist: 3:12am On Dec 18, 2018
We all have different definitions of what true love is. Some people find it in fairytales, some in Shakespearean sonnets; others believe it is merely a phase and true love doesn’t exist in the real world. The truth is true love is an extension of our own true nature. What we are, we attract.
Even in relationships, we attract people who are reflections and extensions of our true selves. Therefore, in order to attract true love, we must exhibit the qualities we seek in our partners. Here’s what true love feels like:
1. Effortless and Eternal Attraction
When we are truly in love with someone, we discover moments of love and affection in the most normal of situations. We never have to "try" to spice things up. Everything seems fun and effortless just the way it is.
We never have to try to go out of our way to please the person. Love exists in the simplest things we do together. There is no need to convince or force anything on each other.
2. Mutual Respect
Respect for each other is the most important factor to sustain true love. It comes from giving each other enough space for personal growth and never crossing the line, no matter what.
3. Acceptance
When we are in true love, we naturally accept the person for his or her positives, as well as for negatives. It opens up our perspectives, and we see and learn things we wouldn’t have otherwise experienced.
True love changes us and how we think. It harmonizes all differences. There is no judgment, and we become open to receiving and accepting love, exactly the way it is.
4. Selflessness
We experience true love only when we have something to give. To receive love, we must give love. It's not about fulfilling our own selfish desires, but about working on a common goal. It's about being selfless and caring about our partner’s needs as much as caring about our own.
5. Trust
Needless to say, trust is the most basic foundation of true love. While it is crucial to trust the person with whom we are in love, it is equally important to trust ourselves. True love makes us feel vulnerable without being fearful or defensive.
Loyalty in relationships not only brings emotional stability, but also increases intimacy levels. When two people live with love and unity, there is no fear of getting hurt. In unity, love grows and strengthens with time.
6. Healing
Love heals and ousts fear. It makes us feel safe and protected. We feel at peace and we feel at home with our loved ones, wherever we are. True love never hurts because there is no ego involved. True love only heals pain from the past and gives us the strength to love again.
7. Growth
True love always favors personal and spiritual growth. It's a natural process that is essential for our happiness and freedom. Everything needs to grow to survive: plants, animals and all living cells on this planet.
True love promotes natural growth that not only fills life with happiness and freedom, but also helps with professional success. True love is playful and grows together without resistance or fear.
8. Companionship
As human beings, we seek companionship from other human beings. When it comes to love, we look for someone who will be by our side through thick and thin, through our entire lives. We need someone with whom we can experience the wonders of life.
Someone with whom we can travel, share our secrets, discuss world events, fool around and grow old. True love means paying attention to the one you love. True love is there to celebrate in good times and to cry in bad times.
9. Communication
Many people say that they struggle to express their feelings to their loved ones; the only thing that stops them is their egos. Ego is not necessarily arrogance, but also a lack of trust in yourself and how you feel. When words have meaning and are said with a good intentions, it's never difficult to let them out.
Making yourself understood and understanding your partner is the foundation of true love. When we speak our hearts and are open and truthful about our feelings, it shows courage and generosity. A true love will always recognize that and respect you for letting him or her inside your secret, sacred space.
10. Teamwork
True love is teamwork. Knowing when to step up and take control and when to back off and trust your partner to take over is teamwork. When two people are together in love, they combine their strengths and work like a team.
They know when to shut up and when to say the things that need to be said. Together, they create something so special that it is unique and indestructible. They share a common life objective and work together to achieve their goals.
11. Fearlessness
Where there is true love, there is no fear: fear of commitment, fear of making mistakes or fear of hurting someone. Fear makes love hopeless and complicated. When we are in true love, we know what to do.
12. Sacred
True love is sacred. It removes ego, brings joy and brings us closer to our real selves. True love frees us of fear and attachment. True love is freedom. True love is forgiveness. When we are in true love, we are closer to God.
We find true love by being ourselves. It comes to us when we least expect it. We will never find love or happiness by chasing after anyone. It comes when we are comfortable in our own skin and grateful for who we are. True love is attracted to us when we believe that we are truly attractive.

Romance / How To Get Your Ex by lovetherapist: 7:22am On Dec 17, 2018
Let's be honest --- winning back your man will be a lot harder than winning over a new man. But if you want to keep fighting for him, then he must be worth it. If you want to win your man back, you have to reflect on what went wrong, work on improving yourself, and then make a move at the right time. If you want to know how to win your man back and avoid further heartbreak, just follow these steps.
Acknowledge the problem.
Be the bigger person and talk about the issue. Behind every petty fight lies a real issue. Be an adult and speak up.
Think about what went wrong. Before you can try to make things right, you need to be honest about what went wrong in the relationship. Take some time to do some soul-searching and ask yourself what ended the relationship. Where you too moody, too distant, or too flirtatious with others? Think about what you can do to change the dynamic
Draw him/her in.
Ask him/her to grab a drink with u when he do. Don't hit him with the big "talk" right away. You have to acknowledge you have done wrong and be sorry for your actions. Make your EX believe you did what you did to make him feel hurt due to the pains he/she cost you
Tell ur EX how you feel.
Once you've reflected on what went wrong, improved yourself, and caught his/her attention, there's nothing left to do but to tell ur EX how you feel. This part will be hard, but you'll have to swallow your pride and get over the nervousness in your gut if you want results. Opening up and letting UR EX know that you want to try again won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Here's how to do it:
• Pick the right place and time.
Try to get ur EX alone at a time when he'/shes in a good mood and when there isn't a chance his friends will be lurking in the background.
• Swallow your pride. If you've made any mistakes, apologize for the past, and be as specific as possible to show that you're self-aware.
• Be honest. Tell him that you really miss having him in your life, and that you made a big mistake and want him back.
• Say that you want to make it up to him and to show him how much you've changed
Slowly let the feelings out.
Nothing scares men more than huge WAVES of emotion. Slowly tell him you miss him... don't hit him with it all like a brick wall.
Once you have done the first process”

NEXT STEP:
Change your ways.
Once you've figured out what you may have done wrong in the relationship, resist the urge to call the ex and show off your new found self-realization. Actions speak louder than words. Just be the new improved self, and word will spread.
• If the relationship ended because you were too clingy, work on not being so attached to him/her. Play it cool and he'll see that you're a new person.
• If the relationship ended because you didn't give him enough attention, start making him feel special. Tell him/her looks nice and that you're happy to see him/her.
• If the relationship ended because you spent too much time flirting with other guys/girls, don't let him see you with other guys/girls too much or he/she’ll be reminded of why things didn't work out.
Let ur Ex see you having a great time.
Have a big smile on your face and let him see you really enjoying yourself and bringing pleasure to the world and the people around you. You shouldn't have to fake it. If you really want him to want you, then you should actually be having a great time, and be comfortable enough to be happy without him.

• Laugh -- a lot. Let ur Ex see you laughing and giggling with friends and really having the time of your life.
• Be engaged. Be fully engaged in whatever conversation you're having. Let him/her see you being animated, gesturing, and making great points.
• Let ur Ex see you engaging in fun activities. If he sees you laughing it up at trivia night, having a great time running with a girlfriend, or hitting up the dance floor, he'll want to spend more time with you.

Don't worry, every RELATIONSHIP has issues? If you don't fight, you are most definitely suppressing real issues and it's not healthy. Stay positive and remember these few tips when you're scrapping it out with bae.

Romance / 12 Reasons Why Guys Like Shy Girls by lovetherapist: 5:54am On Dec 16, 2018
Not every man likes bold women. A lot
of men prefer shy women or women who
speak much lesser than those women
who speak too much. Shy girls have
many qualities that are found super
attractive by guys. So, you don’t have to
transform yourself into a chatterbox or
an outgoing girl if you are a shy girl.

You have already got what numerous
men die for! Find out why guys like shy
girls.

1. Men think that shy girls are less likely
to cheat

This may or may not be true but a lot of
men think so. A shy girlfriend or wife
will enjoy quiet evenings at home. They
won’t interact much with people around
even if they go out to a party. All this
makes many men feel comforted. If a
guy has a shy girlfriend at home then he
will be less worried about having a long
trip away from home than the man who
has an extrovert girlfriend at home. A
woman who has tons of acquaintances
and a large friend circle can be very
intimidating for some men.

2. Most guys like challenges

A lot of guys like challenges. Bashful
beauties are actually a sort of puzzle
that needs to be solved. Some shy girls
are hard to get and this makes things
more interesting for guys. When shy
girls finally open up to guys, it is
actually very sweet.

3. Shy girls can keep secrets very well

Most shy girls are very good at keeping
their guys’ secrets. Such girls don’t
speak much to anyone and they don’t
like to gossip too much. A lot of shy girls
speak about important things only and
don’t beat about the bush. This
drastically reduces the chances of
letting out the secrets.

4. Guys love to protect their shy girls

Guys are protective by nature. They like
to protect their loved ones in some way
or the other. Aggressive or bold girls
are very confident about their
protection. They are independent when
it comes to chasing their dreams and
getting what they want. On the other
hand, shy girls usually don’t tell anyone
what they really want or feel. This gives
guys a chance to provide comfort to
their shy girls.

5. Shy girls are less likely to get their
guys into trouble

Aggressive or outgoing girls can be fun
but they are more likely to get either
themselves or their guys into trouble.
They might over share things with
people around as they are outgoing.
They might let out their guys’ secrets or
embarrass them because of the excess
sharing.

6. Shy girls are mysterious

Guys really like shy girls who are
mysterious. A girl who speaks less or a
girl who seems more mysterious is
attractive for guys. Such a girl makes a
guy want to find out what she is hiding
inside of her.

7. Shy girls tend to be more caring and
loving

Shy girls don’t use words to express
their words. They often express their
feelings through actions. So, a shy girl
might cook her boyfriend’s favorite dish
to tell him how much she loves him. She
might do a lot of other things to comfort
her guy. A shy girl might make her guy
feel like he is the King of the world.

8. A lot of guys love shy women because
they are not bold in bed

Shy girls are not bold in bed. They never
take charge in the bed and this makes
their guys to feel more dominant. A
bedroom is a man’s Jungle. Every man
wants to be the Tiger and the King of his
Jungle. Some men don’t like to b
e dominated in bed.

9. Shy women are delicate

Most men like delicate women. Shy girls
are delicate and polite. They have a soft
nature. The femininity of a woman
makes a man go crazy. Shy girls are
usually very feminine. Their shy smile,
facial expressions and body language
make them very feminine. They are not
like bold women who laugh loudly and
hit guys when they make a mistake or a
naughty comment. Most men like
women who know how to handle
themselves in public places. According
to a lot of men, a woman’s eyes speak
out loud and have a deep meaning. Shy
girls put their eyes down when a guy
looks into their eyes. They play with
their hair when men talk to them. These
gestures are found lovely by some men.

10. Men think that shy girls are more
trustworthy

Shy women are usually more secretive.
They are decent and calm by nature.
This makes shy girls more trustworthy
and lovable. The innocence of shy girls
attracts a lot of men.

11. Men think that they can be
dominating if they get into a relationship
with a shy girl

Almost every man loves to show his
dominance in his relationship. Men love
to date a shy girl because they can easily
dominate in a relationship that has one
person who doesn’t demand too much.
Men love women who are not directly
controlling in a relationship. They feel
good when their shy woman listen to
them and follow them. Shy girls seldom
argue with their men. They might
disagree with their men’s decisions but
they won’t shout or slam the doors in
anger.

12. The relationship is slow and steady

A slow and steady relationship excites
men. Shy girls take time to open up. So,
men might come to know more about
shy girls slowly and gradually. This
keeps the guys with the urge to know
more and more about their shy girls.

Romance / 10 Ways To Make Her Fall In Love by lovetherapist: 10:33pm On Dec 15, 2018
For most men, falling in lust is rather instant: you see a beautiful woman with a captivating aura and you decide you have to talk to her. The only issue of course, is knowing how to approach a girl – and once you do, how to make her fall in love. There’s no magical rhyme or reason that dictates why or how two people should build a relationship together, but there are some mistakes men make along the way that could persuade her away from you. Much like you can be initially interested in someone and their actions dissuade you from continuing after a few days, how to make a woman fall in love depends wholeheartedly on the ways you treat her in the beginning stages of dating. From your date ideas to how you stay in communication, take these tips from experts on how to make a woman love you:

1. Start – and continue – a great conversation
Approaching a girl is a tricky situation for most men since they don’t want to come on too hard, too soon. But, it can be rather simple: the best way to flirt is to know how to start – and carry on – a great conversation. While you want to remain genuine – since that’s how to make her fall in love with exactly the person you are – it’s okay to come prepared. Educate yourself. Always have a few ‘hot’ current topics in your back pocket, and be well-versed on them.
Since you don’t want to start off to heavy-handed with personal topics, experts highly recommend reading one major newspaper cover-to-cover every day — there’s no better way to get a ‘crash course’ on what’s happening in the world and the ability to speak on it intelligently. Another step in the process? Make her laugh. Add in some intelligent humor to the conversation, and you’ll suddenly find more and more great women opening the door to the possibility that you just might be their Mr. Right.

2.Take the pressure off of yourself
No doubt about it, the biggest reason men have trouble with the figuring out how to make a woman love them is because they’re so tense, nervous or even scared. It’s simply because they feel like there’s so much at stake. Most guys are worried that they’re going to embarrass themselves or are certain that, if they do blow it, they’re doomed to never have a chance with a great woman again.
That’s why it’s important to change your perspective and look at every first meeting with a woman as one of many to come, and act accordingly. Think of it like meeting with a good buddy or an old friend for a casual outing, and then behave that way.
In fact, imagine how you’d act on a first date if you were behaving like you knew — with 100 percent certainty — that a woman already thought you were the right guy. You’d ask meaningful questions about her deeper interests and passions instead of making nervous small talk. You would pay attention to her answers and follow up in smart, appropriate ways. You would remember what was important to her, and focus on those subjects.

3. Compliment her
Though it might seem trite and insincere to dish out compliments left and right, your words can be powerful. While sure, you should take note of her physical appearance since a lot of women put a lot of effort into looking nice for their date. But also, offer flattering remarks as you get to know her – including her brilliance and her humor, her presence and more. When she feels like you’re taking the effort to get to know her and taking note of her qualities, she’ll feel comfortable being herself around you.

4. Don’t ghost on her
The rules on how to make a woman fall in love are tainted with regulations and roadblocks. While there are many schools of thought on the best way to communicate after dates, there is one piece of solid advice you should always follow: don’t ghost her! Old school philosophy says to wait a few days but if you’re crazy about the girl and you want to make sure she knows you’re interested in another date, there’s nothing wrong with texting her the next morning to ask her about Saturday night. And after you’ve been on ten dates? And slept together? Keep in constant communication so she feels secure in your affection.

5. Don’t be too serious
Okay, okay, falling in love is about connecting on deeper levels and having important conversations and shared values. But it’s also about having fun when you’re together! If you can’t put your guard down, make jokes, try goofy activities together and release stress, then she won’t feel comfortable around you. After all, there’s something empowering about knowing your partner is equally as weird and ridiculous as you are.

6. Ask her about the people who matter
You shouldn’t only wonder how to make a woman love you, but how to get her family on board, too. It’s important to woo her friends and family, since her circle will be the first to comment on your worthiness of her attention. This means taking time to get to know their names, their backgrounds, their stories and how they all fit into the puzzle of her life. Though you don’t need to take notes or go overboard too quickly, paying attention when she shares intimate stories will help her feel safe with you.

7. Surprise her subtly
Everyone appreciates thoughtful actions and it’s important to continuously surprise her. Catch her unaware with that fetching coat she has been eyeing, a message on her work voicemail or a note in her bag lunch. This not only keeps her guessing but it will brighten her day and put you to the top of her mind.

8. Be mindful of body language
There’s no doubt about it, body language can be more important than the words you use when you’re looking to attract a woman. Most guys destroy any chance of success by projecting nervous, submissive, or even apologetic body language and tone-of-voice when they are figuring out how to approach a girl. All of these behaviors send the signal that they aren’t ready to be her ‘Mr. Right’ – which instantly shuts down a woman’s receptiveness to being approached. Vicious cycle, right?
However, once a man paves the way to connecting with a woman by losing the nervous twitches, sustaining eye contact and speaking, strongly, slowly and clearly, he’s halfway to winning her full attention. Act confident and you will be confident.

9. Don’t just court her, attract her
There are two basic models for how to approach a girl – the ‘courtship’ model and the ‘attraction’ model. When you court a woman, her natural response is to run. So instead of focusing on how to woo her, focus on sparking her attraction. Courting is what you do, what you offer, and what you give – like gifts, dinners, flowers, compliments. Attraction is how you communicate, who you are, and your masculine identity. Courting is facing the challenge…attraction is being the challenge. So start attracting…and you won’t believe how it can transform your success with women.

10. Don’t seek her approval
Most men orient themselves by seeking approval of a woman. She leads, they follow…in fact, she’s not even trying to lead, but the man tries to convince her to lead with questions and body language that seek approval. Instead, stay on course, even when she’s all over the map. When you’re trying to determine how to make her fall in love, show her you’re the kind of man who loves to be the captain of your own ship…and she’ll feel an undeniable attraction to you.
Let’s face it…there are millions of needy, desperate guys out there, so it’s important that you communicate through your behavior that you are not one of them. And the best way to do it is to let a woman know that you have a life.

Romance / How To Date A Coworker by lovetherapist: 9:02pm On Dec 13, 2018
If you're crushing on a colleague, you're not alone: A CareerBuilder.com survey found that 40 percent of workers have dated someone on the job during their career, proving that it's a hookup hot spot, albeit one with parameters. Just coupled up with a coworker like Glee costars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith or are thinking about making a move? Check out our advice for turning a flirtation into a potential relationship.

TESTING THE WATERS
It's a good idea to suss out whether your work crush has the hots for you too. Some tip-offs: If he starts hanging around your work space a lot or asks you to grab lunch or after-work drinks, says Stephanie Losee, coauthor of Office Mate.
It's also promising if he's in an unrelated department yet asks your opinion on a project of his — it indicates that he is looking for an excuse to talk to you and values your opinion, notes Losee.
You can do your own digging by jokingly saying, "Everyone thinks we're seeing each other, ha-ha. Crazy, right?" If he casts a wide grin or seems into the idea, the coast is clear to start flirting and see what happens.

AVOID GETTING BUSTED
Once you've gotten together (we know you'll get this thing moving), keep that info on the DL. "If it turns out to be a two-week fling, nobody needs to know about it," says Helaine Olen, coauthor of Office Mate. And monitor how often you bring him up. Olen says coworkers often guess something is going on when one person mentions the other too frequently. For example, "Here's that report...John helped with the graphics" or "Where'd you go for lunch? Oh, John loves that place."
But if you were chummy before, don't ignore him now — that draws more attention than the occasional friendly moments does. No matter how covert you are, people are likely to catch on, but there's no need to broadcast it.

Romance / 10 Things You Should Know Before Dating Someone In An Open Relationship by lovetherapist: 10:59pm On Dec 12, 2018
[b][/b]1. She's not going to jump into bed with you. I mean, she might, but it's not a given. Open is the status of her relationship, not her legs.
2. She's going to jump into bed with you. I know what I just wrote. But you should prepare your heart/vagina/penis/other body parts for the fact that she may be interested in a hookup — and only a hookup.
3. You have to follow her rules if you want to play. You have the option not to date her, but if you decide to go for it, be aware that there may be certain agreements she's made with her primary partner, i.e. how often she can see you, or how intense things can be sexually. It's pretty unlikely those will be adjustable. People in open relationships usually apply a lot of forethought to the architecture of those things.
4. She's not a "cheater." She didn't decide to enter an open relationship because she is fundamentally immoral, a moustache-twirling cartoon villain, or anyone else who is generally careless with the feelings of others. There are reasons monogamy doesn't work for her. Respect that.
5. If you have any questions about how this is going to work, just ask her. She's very, um, open. She knows exactly what she needs and she'll be more than happy to let you know.
6. She's opinionated, and don't mistake her for confused. She's not in an open relationship because she can't decide on one. She's in an open relationship because she's self-assured in her wants and needs, and knows how to execute them.
7. She likes sex. It might not be the sole reason she is conducting additional relationships outside of her primary one — but, yeah, she enjoys it. She enjoys it a lot.
8. You're going to have to work well with others. Depending on the degree to which things heat up, you may have to make decisions about your relationship with her that factor in other people — namely her partner, or others you're dating. If you're the kind of person who would rather write an essay than do the group project, this might not be for you.
9. She's emotionally mature. Don't play games. She's had to assess her perspective, wants, needs, and values, and negotiate those with the perspective, needs, wants, and values of at least one other person and likely even more. She's not going to sweat the small stuff — unless it's your brain.
10. You will never, ever be bored with her. Whether it's for a few minutes, a few hours or a few decades, this will be an experience you won't forget. So let go of your preconceptions and hold onto your hat, your heart, and the headboard.

Romance / 14 Best Moments In Every Relationship by lovetherapist: 8:16am On Dec 12, 2018
1. The first time you hang out one-on-one (and yes, Netflixing counts).Nothing is more exciting than letting out all your pent-up crush energy on a first date. It's almost as big a deal as your potential wedding day in terms of stories you'll have to tell over and over. PRO TIP: Don't bring up potential weddings on the first date.
2. That first awkward, nervous pause right before your first kiss. Your first kiss says, "I like hanging out with you, but I also want to make out with you all the time. Let's take this to the next level."
3. The first time you bone. Well, hopefully your first time was a great moment. And if not, you're a very selfless person for sticking with them.
4. The first time you stay the night instead of abruptly peacing-out like Cinderella the second it hits 2 a.m. Especially if you usually run off into the night immediately after coitus. Well, maybe hobble into the night while trying to put on your pants is a more apt description. My point is, your first sleepover is a big deal.
5. When you did nothing in bed together and it was amazing. The first time you do this, it's cute and romantic. The 90th time you do this, you're codependent agoraphobics. But when you can literally spend all day sharing a tiny square together and doing nothing else, you've got something good going.
6. The moment you realize their family could also be your family (and you're OK with that). Some people have stupid families. So it's a relief when you meet your partner's and you actually feel at home. Getting along with their family instead of feeling awkward and intimidated is great.
7. When picking your partner up at the airport felt like the best moment in the world. Spending time apart (however long) is rough, but getting to see each other again makes it all worth it. All right, maybe it would've been better to not be apart in the first place.
8. Buying a second toothbrush to keep at their house. You're basically saying, "I'm coming over whenever I want so you can never cheat on me." But also, you know, that you love spending time together.
9. When you had an insane fight, but you knew you never wanted to break up. At first glance, this might not seem like this should be labeled a "best moment." But it's fights like these that make you realize you really want to try to make this relationship work. Also, yo, makeup sex.
10. When you accidentally blurted out "I love you" and waited to hear them say it back. In the history of mankind, no two people have ever said "I love you" and then not fumbled through a conversation afterward. Your first declaration of love is always followed by an "I mean..." while you stare at your partner and hope they say it back before you punch out the nearest window and cut your jugular with a shard of glass.
11. When you went on a couples vacation that still feels like one of the high points of your relationship. Even if it's just an overnight trip, it beats the family trip you took to the Grand Canyon with your parents a few years ago.
12. Getting a dog and realizing you are successfully raising a living thing together. Week 1: It's not dead yet! Week 2: Still living! Week 3: We're a family now: me, you, and Muffins. Just us for the next decade or so.
13. When you powered through the hard times together, and they seemed a little less hard with your partner by your side. Maybe you lost your job or a family member, or had to get a pretty serious surgery. It might not have been so great, but you were there for each other.
14. Any time you really, truly, just have a day to yourselves. These don't come often enough, and when they do, it feels like the best day ever.

Romance / “are You Accidentally Destroying Your Love Life?” by lovetherapist: 7:15am On Dec 12, 2018
People often enter into relationships with the best intentions. They just want to experience true love and they try to make that happen in any way they know how. No one intentionally seeks to sabotage their relationship (unless they want to get out of it!), and yet so many women shoot themselves in the foot by behaving in a way that isn’t true to who they really are.
The problem with relationships is that sometimes you can lose yourself in them, especially when you don’t know where you stand with a guy and let yourself get consumed with worries, fears, and doubts. In an attempt to free yourself from these unpleasant feelings, you may unknowingly act in a way that comes across as needy or insecure, the two greatest turn-offs for me.
Maybe you’re afraid of being hurt, or maybe you don’t have a lot of experience with relationships, or maybe you just don’t understand men and how they approach relationships. It’s not your fault. We’ve all been fed a lot of misinformation about love, relationships, and men and it has caused a lot of confusion.
So how do you know if you’re tripping over a self-imposed stumbling block? Take our super quick, super easy quiz and find out if you’re accidentally ruining your chances at finding and experiencing true love,.....

Romance / The Fate Of Love by lovetherapist: 8:35pm On Dec 11, 2018
The fate of love is that it’s always too little or too much. Don’t live your life with someone you Want to live with; live it with someone you can’t live without. “I trust u” is a beta compliment than “I love U” because u may not always trust d 1 u love, but believe me, you can always love the person u trust 4 d rest of Ur life. U might find it easy 2 fall in love with someone, d hard thin is how 2 keep that someone forever. But that is d challenge of love, fighting, without knowing how to win! We never know how this closeness has started. We ll never know how it would end. But whatever happens, when our closeness is gone, I ll never 4get how i met u & how u made me smile. I had been believing that there is a paradise beyond d skies. But now I realized that heaven is just right here on earth? We are all a little weird & life's a little weird & when we find someone who’s weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them & Fall in mutual weirdness & call it love. A great love? It's when we shed tears & still u care for yourself, it's when we ignores u &still we long 4 bot self. It's when we begins 2love & yet we still smile & say I'm happy 4u. If love fails, set itself free, let ur heart spread its wings & fly again. Remember u may find love & lost it, but when love dies, u never have to die with it but 2 rebuild. Loving is not how were 4get but how we 4give, not how we listen but how we understand, not what we see but how we feel, & not how were let go but how we hold on. In love, very rarely do we win but when love is true, even if we lose, we still win just 4 having the tingle of loving yourself...there comes a time when we have 2 stop loving some one not because that person has stopped loving us but becos we v found out that they'd be happier if we let go. If u really love someone never let go, don’t believe that letting go means that u love best, instead fight for your love, that's what true love is. Its best to wait for the one you want than settle for the one that's available. Best fight for the one u love... Many believe that true love never exist but with u love i surly believe is forever, that love never dies, only to be disillusioned in d end when we find our hands empty & our hearts longing. We mistakenly must have looked @ love as a need fulfilled, but love is only a gift given 2us. We should not hold it...

Romance / Building A Healthy Relationship by lovetherapist: 3:10pm On Dec 11, 2018
It can feel great to be in a relationship. During your teen years, dating can be a wonderful way to learn how to be part of a loving, healthy relationship. Friends, girlfriends, and boyfriends all deserve healthy relationships. Build a healthy relationship by following these 8 steps:
Respect. Are you accepted for who you are? No one should pressure you into doing things you are not comfortable with such as drinking, drugs, or unwanted physical contact.
Safety. Do you feel safe emotionally and physically? You should feel comfortable being you without fear of being put down. Being hurt or pressured is definitely not safe!
Support. Do your friends care for you and want what is best for you? Your friends should understand if you can’t hang out because you have to study or if you have plans with other friends.
Be Yourself. Do you pretend to like something you don’t or be someone you aren’t? Be yourself; after all, being an individual is what makes you, you!
Fairness and Equality. Do you have an equal say in relationships? From the activities you do together to the friends you hang out with, you should have equal say in the choices made in relationships.
Acceptance. Do your friends, girlfriend or boyfriend accept you for who you really are? You shouldn’t have to change who you are or compromise your beliefs to make someone like you.
Honesty and Trust. Are you always honest? Honesty builds trust. You can’t have a healthy relationship without trust! If you have ever caught your friends or boyfriend or girlfriend in a huge lie, you know that it takes time to rebuild your trust.
Communication. Do you talk face to face (nt jst txt!) about your feelings? Listen to one another and hear each other out. Text or Facebook messages should be respectful, not mean or inappropriate... if you need someone to talk to you can as well chat me up on facebook.. https://web.facebook.com/loveclinic27

Romance / Relationship Matters by lovetherapist: 11:16am On Dec 11, 2018
Honesty, communication is the most important thing people can have in a relationship. Without it relationships can’t help but become dysfunctional and eventually, if nothing is done by both people, they inevitably crash and burn.
If they upset you, tell them, but not in a way that shames them for what they’re doing. For example: instead of saying “you never help me clean the house” say “could you maybe start cleaning the house with me? That’d be a massive help”. Basically treat your partner like a fragile child who needs constructive criticism, not scolding.
When they’ve done something you really liked, tell them. it’s just as important to let them know when they’ve done something good, as well as something bad. Tell them that you really appreciated what they did, or you liked it, give them a kiss, show them affection, you’ll find that they’re a lot less hostile towards you once you show you appreciate what they do.
Fucking commit to them, for Christ’s sake. Modern relationships largely lack commitment, and I don’t just mean saying ‘I love you’ through Snapchat every morning and putting their name in your bio (sly dig at my ENTIRE generation there, don’t take it personally). I mean really fucking commit. If you and this person really click and genuinely love eachother then commit to them. Think as if you are going to marry them one day and believe that thought. The things you think and speak become your reality, so you can do your best at training yourself to think a certain way, therefore changing your reality.
Here’s the bottom line: not all relationships are salvageable. You have to spot problems early and solve them soon enough to carry on being with said person in a loving and appropriate manner. If the relationship is completely dysfunctional and has been for a long time, unless both of you bust your fucking ass to get it back on track, chances are it’s not possible to resolve.
Catch problems early and don’t let them become the focal point of your relationship.

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