A warm conversation followed by cancelled plans can leave you unsure where you stand. When words and actions seem inconsistent, it helps to look at specific events, ask a direct question and consider what arrangement you are willing to continue. You do not need to...
Commitment becomes clearer when two people talk about what they are choosing and follow through on their agreements. A holiday, a thoughtful gift or the word “we” can feel encouraging, but none of those gestures answers every question about the relationship. If you...
“Am I settling?” can mean several different things. You may be accepting ordinary differences, giving up something important or staying mainly because changing your situation feels difficult. Separating those questions can help you make a more thoughtful choice. A...
An ex getting back in touch can bring up hope, irritation, grief or several feelings at once. The timing may feel significant, especially if you were beginning to move on. A message alone does not tell you whether they regret the breakup, want friendship, need...
Do you want to let someone go that doesn’t love you, but you are struggling with the idea? Maybe you gave them time to fix the relationship and to allow things to be better, but things have not gotten better and maybe even worse. Letting go of someone that doesn’t...
