I was rather proud of it m'self.
I was rather proud of it m'self.
Everyone has their rules and limits within their friends group. In some social circles, ass-slapping and comedy boob-honks are ok. In SCOG's case they very clearly are not.
Thanks to everyone who wrote in! This was fun!
Well, are they happy like that, or do they wish they had more interests?
It might not be a bad idea to try a few things as a couple to see what they like and branch out from there. Finding a few activities - cooking classes, amateur sports leagues, maker faires and event-based meet-ups can be good ways to sample some…
You love each other, and you've been together for four years. You should be able to talk about just about anything at this point. Use your words. Tell her how you feel (be careful to make it about how you feel, rather than something that she's doing wrong) and explain that you'd appreciate it - even find it an…
Carve out time for each other in advance, even if it's a couple weeks down the line. Putting in the effort to make it happen is part of what helps a relationship survive the hard times.
One of the other things that can help is simply make arrangements to do things to support her while she's doing her studies. When…
Let me put it this way: can you imagine life without her? Even when you're angry at her, would you rather be with her than with anyone else? Does she make you feel fulfilled, more positive, more alive when you're with her than when you're not? Do you feel like the two of you are a team, partners-in-crime, the ideal…
If you know your communication patterns, then let your partner know about them early on. "Hey, this is how I work" is a valuable conversation to have when you're still in the beginning stages - it helps avoid miscommunications and the dreaded "YOU DON'T KNOW ME AT ALL" fight.
And I've found the most useful way to…
I hate to say it, but it sounds like you're starting to drift apart. This, sadly, can happen. Not every relationship is going to be for a lifetime. Not every love story is an epic poem; sometimes they're just a short story.
This doesn't mean that your relationship is a failure though - it was right for who you were…
The first thing you both need to do is stop equating penis-in-vagina as the only form of sex out there, or the only way you "should" be satisfied. You, like many people, need a very specific and intense form of stimulation to get off. That's fine, that's just how you're wired.
I suspect the reason why your fiancee…
Don't live with your boyfriend when he moves to your city. Let him establish his presence in your city and see how your relationship adjusts to the differences between the dynamics of an LDR and when the two of you don't have hundreds or thousands of miles between you.
Give it time - I'd say six months to a year, but…
Work on style and presence. Look at some of the super-skinny rockers out there - they look like they're made of sticks and rubber but they've got charisma and style out the ears. Even ones who push the gender boundaries like David Bowie know how to make their builds work for them.,
The best thing you can do, regardless…
It's not a race. You don't "win" by getting into a relationship or having sexual or romantic success sooner than other people. You move at your own pace. Some people move faster. Some people move slower. That's fine.
The best thing you can do in terms of improving your success in dating is to work on yourself and…
Make an effort. It's easy to slack off on dressing nicely, taking your partner on dates, doing nice things for them to show you care. The more effort you put into the relationship, the happier it will be.
Communicate, communicate, communicate. The more you can keep your partner looped in to how you're doing and…
Not every relationship is going to be 100% equitable, at least on the surface. A lot depends on the individuals involved and the nature of the division and how everybody feels about it. If the division of responsibilities are putting more pressure on one person - the breadwinner of the family also does the lion's…
You should to take a break when you feel like you need to. It may be a short one until you're feeling ready to try again, or it may be a long one.
We as a culture have a hard time accepting being single as a viable option and frequently pressure people to couple up. But if you need to take yourself out of the game for…
To be perfectly blunt - in the US at least - the biggest advantages to marriage are legal and financial. Filing joint tax returns, automatic power of attorney in crisis or medical situations, next-of-kin rights, etc. are a big deal that are granted to married couples automatically.
But on an emotional level, marriage…
If I had to pick one, I'd say mirroring - imitating your body language, posture, tonality, gestures, etc. We instinctively like people who are similar to us, and mirroring behavior is a way of reinforcing the "we're the same" vibe. We frequently do it unconsciously with people we like.
However, the most reliable cue is…
Honestly, I think that's a kinda stupid ultimatum as long as your enjoying the memorabilia isn't causing financial stress or taking up so much room that they've been getting out of hand. I don't think a couple needs to share each other's interests, but they should at least respect that the other has them. Mocking…
I'm fairly certain I could fit at least one more "that being said" in there.