by Lexie Hernandez | Dec 5, 2020 | Dating Advice
Having romantic feelings for a friend can bring curiosity and uncertainty at the same time. You already share part of your lives, but you do not yet know whether you both want to date. Friendship gives you some information about a person; it does not supply their...
by Lexie Hernandez | Nov 21, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
A close friendship can include affection, trust, excitement and a wish to spend time together. Romantic love can include those things too. If your feelings are changing, you may need time to understand what you want; there is no single gesture that settles the...
by Lexie Hernandez | Nov 12, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
An open marriage usually means that spouses agree they may have sexual or romantic connections outside their marriage, within terms they have discussed. People use the label differently. Before acting on it, clarify what each person means and whether everyone affected...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 31, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
When a relationship feels different, it can be tempting to look for signs that he is about to leave. Less conversation, changed plans or a quieter sex life may worry you, but none of them can establish another person’s intentions. A checklist cannot predict a...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 25, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
“If you loved me, you would do this.” A statement like that can be upsetting, especially when it comes with threats, punishment or pressure to abandon a choice. You may find yourself agreeing mainly to prevent the other person’s reaction. Emotional blackmail is...