Wondering whether a woman loves you can leave you looking for a message in every decision she makes. She may be affectionate, private, busy, uncertain or still working out what she wants. Her gender does not provide a code that lets you read her feelings. A clearer...
When you have been with someone for a while it is important to know if the person really likes you or if they are just leading you on. Maybe you don’t know what they really think, and you wonder if the love they have for you is real. In the movies we know that being...
We have all had the experience of a friend we loved in secret or a long-term relationship that ended abruptly or even a secret crush we have admired from afar for months. Whether these resulted in a flat-out refusal to date, a friend-zone speech, or the agony of a...
Wanting to date a friend can bring excitement and uncertainty at the same time. You already know parts of one another’s lives, but friendship does not tell you whether the other person wants romance, a particular kind of commitment or any change at all. You can...
Love can add companionship, affection and practical support to your life. A relationship does not need to make you feel permanently happy or provide every part of your identity. Two people can care deeply for each other and still need friends, privacy, rest and help...
Do you want to create space between yourself and someone that you love or are you trying to detach from them in an emotional way? If you are, there are ways that you can distance yourself from someone and keep your mind and spirit healthy. How to Distance Yourself...
Wanting reassurance or more time together does not make you a bad partner. The useful question is how you respond to that need and whether the relationship offers room for both people’s preferences. Affection, uncertainty and a wish for space can exist in the same...
When someone you love is experiencing depression, you may want to find the words or action that will make everything better. It can be difficult to see them struggle, and difficult to know whether to offer company, practical help or space. You can be a caring partner...
Have you ever dated someone, and you thought that they were going to be there forever? You put all of your eggs in one basket with them and you think that your dreams will be met because you are with this person. Maybe you have been in a place where you cannot imagine...
Self-esteem concerns the way you value and regard yourself. A difficult period can make your inner voice harsher or leave you looking for reassurance. You do not need to become endlessly confident before you deserve care, respect or a relationship in which your needs...
