How to Avoid Getting Too Comfortable in a Relationship

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It’s great when you get passed the point of having to impress your new boyfriend or girlfriend by always being on your best behavior. But be careful not to get too comfortable by avoiding these pitfalls:

1.     Don’t just assume you have plans.  Maybe you spend most Friday nights going to the movies, but don’t fall into a rut where you just assume that this is the case.  Make a point to ask them if they want to hang out rather than just taking it for granted that you have a standing date.

2.     Don’t slob out. Yes, you can relax and wear sweats – not every night calls for your best outfit. But don’t relax to the point of not showering, having bad breath or wearing your rattiest clothes around each other.

3.     Control bodily functions. It’s never ok to let one rip around your boyfriend or girlfriend. If it happens, excuse yourself, and don’t make it a regular occurrence.

4.     Resist TMI. That taco you had for lunch might be wreaking havoc on your digestive system, or your doctor might have told you that your foot rash is the worst they’ve ever seen, but resist the temptation to share every detail. They don’t need to know EVERYTHING about you.

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12 Ways to Keep The Fire Burning

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If you’ve been in a relationship for a while you know how easy it can be to fall into a routine of the same old, same old. Keep things hot by mixing it up with these fun and unique ideas:

1. Try new activities together. Usually spend Friday nights watching movies on the couch? Try out a new activity together like bowling, mini golf or eating a new type of cuisine on your next date. Getting out of your comfort zone as a couple is not only fun but will bring you closer together too.
   
   
2. Spend time apart. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so spend time with other groups of friends. You’ll look forward to seeing each other afterwards and have lots to talk about. Being apart makes you appreciate being together.
   
   
3. Look your best. It’s great to be comfortable around your partner, but after a while it’s easy to let yourself go. Too many nights in wearing sweats and an old t-shirt can send the message that you just don’t care as much as you used to. Try dressing up a little and putting a bit more care into your appearance the way you did when you were first trying to catch their eye. You’ll feel hotter and they’ll definitely notice.

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When They Won’t Let Go Of Their Ex

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If your partner won’t stop talking about their ex your relationship will never move forward. Here are the Dos and Don’ts for how to deal with someone who can’t let go of their ex:

 

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·        Tell them how you feel. Don’t hide it. Tell them that you’ve noticed that they talk about their ex an awful lot and ask them straight out if they’re over it. Let them know how it makes you feel.

·        Let them talk about it….to an extent. Once you confront them about not being over it, let them talk about it, but limit it to one conversation. Let them vent about it but then be clear that you need to move on if they can’t get over it.

·        Pay attention to what they’re saying. What types of things are they saying about their ex? Are they always complaining that they couldn’t communicate? This is a clue to what’s important to them in their relationship with you.

·        Find out how and why it ended. Get an idea as to why they broke up. Maybe they just need closure because it ended suddenly. But if it ended amicably and they still can’t get over it, you might just want to move on.

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12 Ways to Keep The Fire Burning

psych-quotes:

If you’ve been in a relationship for a while you know how easy it can be to fall into a routine of the same old, same old. Keep things hot by mixing it up with these fun and unique ideas:

1. Try new activities together. Usually spend Friday nights watching movies on the couch? Try out a new activity together like bowling, mini golf or eating a new type of cuisine on your next date. Getting out of your comfort zone as a couple is not only fun but will bring you closer together too.
   
   
2. Spend time apart. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so spend time with other groups of friends. You’ll look forward to seeing each other afterwards and have lots to talk about. Being apart makes you appreciate being together.
   
   
3. Look your best. It’s great to be comfortable around your partner, but after a while it’s easy to let yourself go. Too many nights in wearing sweats and an old t-shirt can send the message that you just don’t care as much as you used to. Try dressing up a little and putting a bit more care into your appearance the way you did when you were first trying to catch their eye. You’ll feel hotter and they’ll definitely notice.

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When They Won’t Let Go Of Their Ex

psych-quotes:

If your partner won’t stop talking about their ex your relationship will never move forward. Here are the Dos and Don’ts for how to deal with someone who can’t let go of their ex:

 

Do

·        Tell them how you feel. Don’t hide it. Tell them that you’ve noticed that they talk about their ex an awful lot and ask them straight out if they’re over it. Let them know how it makes you feel.

·        Let them talk about it….to an extent. Once you confront them about not being over it, let them talk about it, but limit it to one conversation. Let them vent about it but then be clear that you need to move on if they can’t get over it.

·        Pay attention to what they’re saying. What types of things are they saying about their ex? Are they always complaining that they couldn’t communicate? This is a clue to what’s important to them in their relationship with you.

·        Find out how and why it ended. Get an idea as to why they broke up. Maybe they just need closure because it ended suddenly. But if it ended amicably and they still can’t get over it, you might just want to move on.

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