Mar 7, 2021 | Relationship
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...
Feb 20, 2021 | Relationship
It hurts to want a relationship that the other person does not want, or to feel uncared for in a relationship you hoped would improve. You may miss the person, the familiar routines and the future you imagined. You do not have to turn that hurt into happiness on...
Feb 13, 2021 | Relationship
After a breakup, you may feel sad, relieved, angry, numb or pulled between wanting distance and wanting the relationship back. Recovery is not a test of determination. You do not need to complete a set of phases, stop missing someone on schedule or begin dating to...
Jan 14, 2021 | Relationship
When a partner says they love you but repeatedly leaves and returns, it can be difficult to know what to believe. You do not have to prove that their feelings are false before deciding the pattern is painful or unsuitable for you. Feelings, intentions and the...
Jan 3, 2021 | Relationship
Frequent calls, private jokes and time together can make you wonder whether a friendship is becoming romantic. They can also belong to a close friendship. No checklist can tell you what another person wants, and a friendship does not need to become dating to be...
Dec 20, 2020 | Relationship
A mention of an ex, an old photograph or a complicated feeling cannot tell you on its own whether someone is ready to date. What matters for your decision is what they say they want now, how they treat you and whether the relationship fits your needs. You may be...
