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Believe me, it’s definitely not you, it’s him! Learn how to recognize and deal with the narcissistic boyfriend who has stolen your heart. Are you dealing with a narcissistic boyfriend and wondering what to do? Love is a complicated thing. It’s rarely straightforward, never like in the movies. And Disney films? Don’t get me started! I grew up thinking some guy was going to turn up at my door on a horse, and sweep me away to live in a palace. Yes, I was deluded because in most countries that would be classed as kidnapping. And, no, he never turned up. What I got instead was something altogether different. I sometimes wonder why that prince never came my way, but for a while I did think I’d actually met him. It turns out he was a frog, actually no, a toad. Whatever breed of amphibian he was, he was certainly no prince. [Read:  16 clear signs you’re in a narcissistic relationship ]   Welcome Mr. Narcissist You’ve probably heard the word ‘narcissist’ over the last couple of ...

Just as a big hug makes you feel warm and comfortable, too much of it can suffocate you. Understand these signs of being smothered in a relationship. One of the immediate benefits of a relationship is the love and care you receive from your significant other. Each person is capable of expressing this love in many different ways. B there are moments of overdoing it and causing an adverse effect. When this happens, you eventually feel suffocated. Do you know the signs of being smothered in a relationship? 11 signs of being smothered in a relationship you need to know Being smothered in a relationship is never a good feeling. It gives you little room for movement, makes it hard for you to be yourself, and you feel like a prisoner of the relationship. These feelings of suffocation only evoke a single reaction from any person: to break free. However, being smothered does not happen all at once. It builds up from unassumingly small signs. [Read: How to understand the different types ...

You’re madly in love with your partner and you think he feels the same, so what are the signs he wants to say ‘I love you’? If you’ve been with your boyfriend for some time, you obviously have some strong feelings towards him. Maybe you even love him. And he may feel the exact same thing as you, but he hasn’t verbalized it yet. But as women, we’re trying to figure out if they do love us. Well, worry no further. There are some obvious signs he wants to say ‘I love you’. The clearest signs he wants to say ‘I love you’ you to The biggest part of a relationship is when it’s that moment when you’re wanting to take it to the next step. No, not being exclusive. I’m talking about the step after that—you know, the big three words. No one wants to be the first one to say I love you. Of course, it’s a beautiful thing to say to someone, but people are just scared to say it. They’re worried of rejection or ruining the relationship. ‘I love you’ automatically takes your relationship to the next...

As an experienced online dater myself, I know what to do and more importantly, what not to do. So here are my must-have online dating tips for women. Online dating is this entire world of confusion, fear, excitement, and unfortunately, dick pics. But, with some help, you can smoothly navigate that bumpy terrain without much turbulence. There will always be surprises, but if you follow my online dating tips for women you can keep them to a minimum and hopefully leave the online dating world behind. What is online dating like for women? Online dating is a minefield. Nowadays it is all swiping, saying “hey,” and never speaking again. In order to actually want to take online dating out of the internet and in person, a connection needs to form in the first few minutes of chatting. If it isn’t there you move on. People need dating and a connection to be as instantaneous as ordering something from Amazon Prime or getting a pizza delivered. If you don’t hook someone quick, there is no catc...

Relationships are confusing. When your guy starts blowing hot and cold, what are you supposed to think? Turns out, there are three stages to this process. When your new lover starts blowing hot and cold it can be upsetting. First, you’re bound to start thinking ‘what am I doing wrong?,’ ‘is everything okay with them?,’ and worse still, ‘is there someone else?’ Most relationships go through the blowing hot and cold phase at some stage, but if it’s happening repeatedly, it’s time to stop what you’re doing and assess the situation. Assessing the temperature What do you need to know? Basically, this person is blowing hot and cold because they’re scared, and they’re trying to protect themselves. Perhaps they’ve been hurt before, or this is their first big relationship and that in itself terrifies them. Whatever the reason, it’s a defense mechanism and doesn’t always have to reflect back on you. [Read: Why a man pulls away and what you can do about it ] Of course, it could also be that...

The signs of midlife crisis for a man can sometimes catch him by surprise when he thinks he should be happiest. Here are the reasons for it. They say a man’s life begins at forty. After all, it is a time where most men are settled down with a family, an established career, and a blissful retirement to look forward to. However, middle-age life may not be as idyllic as most would imagine because for some men, it is that time where the signs of midlife crisis for a man start knocking on their door. Midlife crisis is an unpleasant phase in a man’s life. For most, it is a point where they feel they’ve spent all their youthful energy. They are on their way to the downward entropic spiral of old age. [Read: How to find yourself again after a low point in life ] What brings about midlife crisis for men? Midlife crisis is brought on by a lot of factors. Initially thought to be brought on by aging. While age is a factor in experiencing midlife crisis, it is actually caused by a combinati...

They say ‘true love conquers all,’ but do you agree? Are there limits when you truly love someone? And how do you even know if it’s the big L? Love is a strange and complicated thing. It makes you feel sick, stops you from eating and sleeping… And all of this is supposed to make you happy! I’m painting a rather dark picture of what love is, because, of course, love is wonderful. When you find a connection with someone, there are few feelings on the planet which compare. You’d do anything when you truly love someone. Or, would you? Do you believe that true love conquers all, as they say? I have a little trouble with this saying, if I’m honest. Do I believe you would really do anything when you truly love someone? No. Not anything. I’d do most things, but I wouldn’t do anything. You’ll do anything for love… but not that You might be too young to remember this, but in the early 90s, U.S. singer Meatloaf (remember him?) sang a little ditty called “I’d do anything for love (but I won’t ...

You like them, but you’re unsure how they feel about you. Do they see you as a friend only? This is how to know if someone is thinking about you sexually. You’ve met someone that you can’t take your eyes off of, but you’re not sure how they feel about you. Figuring out how to know if someone is thinking about you sexually will help you plan your next steps. If you don’t know, it can be a little bit of a problem, especially if you want to take the next step forward. You’re sitting here with all these feelings and emotions coursing through you. You have butterflies when you see them, and your mind goes blank when they talk to you. We all experience these nerves around someone we really like. The question is, are these feelings reciprocated? Or are you the only one who’s feeling this? It’s a good question to ask, and something to figure out for your own peace of mind. [Read:  Does your crush like you back? 15 things you have to do next ] How to know if someone is thinking about yo...

The end of any relationship is hard. But there are stages of a long term relationship breakup, and it’s vital to feel all of them. If you’ve recently broken up with who you considered to be the love of your life, you’ll no doubt be heartbroken. The end of any relationship, whether a few months or a few years, is difficult. But when a long term relationship has hit the rocks, it can feel like your entire future has fallen apart. And like a death, there are stages of a long term relationship breakup we all feel. This is totally normal. There is not one single person on the planet who has come to the end of a long term relationship and not felt a little emotionally broken. Love is powerful. It doesn’t always work out, and while that’s little consolation at the time, you will get through to the other side. Honestly, you will. Before you reach that point of recovery, there are several stages of a long term relationship breakup, usually nine in total. For real recovery and to be in a heal...

Though it’s a dangerous path, you’re not the first person to date a married woman. But you need to follow these special rules for dating a married woman. I should start by telling you that I think this is a bad idea. You may love her, she may tell you she’s going to leave her husband, but she’s not. I know you think she’s different, but she’s not. At the same time, you may like dating married women because they’re already committed. Whatever the reason, you’re dating someone married, so at least learn the rules for dating a married woman. Though it may seem harmless, I think you can do better than being with someone who’s already married. Not to mention, if her husband finds out, you’ll be in big trouble… unless he’s into that thing. Then it’s a win-win for all! [Read: The big debate around cheating and confessing ] 15 rules for dating a married woman But here’s the thing, when you’re dating a married woman, there are some things you’re going to have to know. Things that only appl...

Feeling anxious because something is off in your relationship? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something isn’t quite right? Don’t panic! You’re reading this article for one reason and one reason only. You’ve felt something is off in your relationship. Your mind is a hamster wheel, thinking about the million things that could be wrong. Let me guess the number one thought in your mind—your partner is cheating on you. I’m going to reassure you right now, because that thought is not a fast-track towards happiness. It’s highly unlikely that the reason your partner is acting slightly differently is because they are cheating. There, feel better now? Of course, they might be, but they’re probably not. When you feel like something is a little ‘off’, ask yourself one very important question. Is it really ‘off’ or do I just think it is? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, time to get a little deep and meaningful! [Read: How to stop being so clingy so they won’t up and leave you ] What ...