2006-10-09 11:03:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Listen to your heart AND your head.
Communicate.
Respect your partner(s); and remember that you have the right to nothing less for yourself.
Communicate some more.
When you have a conflict, separate the person from the behavior. Focus on your feelings and your needs. A partner who has your interests at heart will respond.
Also, if one or two acquaintances don't like your partner, it might be their problem, but if many friends, or a person you respect and trust, sees a problem -- they may be seeing something you're not. Listen to what they have to say.
Respect yourself and those you're with. Use your head AND your heart.
2006-10-09 11:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by Consider This... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In regard to dating, some of the best advice I've received is that a girl should never chase a guy more than he is chasing her. It only makes a girl look desperate and takes away from the strength of her otherwise good first impression.
For a more serious relationship, some of the best advice I have received is to make sure your potential partner's actions match up with what they say about themselves. A person can say they value this and that such and such a quality is a priority to them, but if they are not living it out then it's just a bunch of deceit. It's the action that counts.
2006-10-09 18:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lyf 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best advice that I got was that if I really loved my husband I should not let anything or anyone come between us. She told me that for one man there was 7 other women, but I was the one with the crown, I was his wife.
2006-10-09 18:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by gil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is from my Dad-- "You can't believe nothing a man says until he puts a ring on your finger." It kept me from being naive and taking relationships too seriously.
2006-10-09 18:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Just gorgeous dahling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love's a stalker; it'll find you when it's good and ready. Don't look, because you'll likely just find people who are looking for people who are looking, and that is not always a very safe thing to have happen to you.
2006-10-09 18:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
communication, expressing one's feelings, listening as well as the intimacy are the key things to a relationship working...and believe me They all are important..I have had my share of breakups
2006-10-09 18:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by theresa m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend and I were at my grandparents home and my great grandfather (rest in peace) with his ever honest self said to me:
you don't look happy. if you not, you should be.
yeah, I left the source of my unhappiness not too long afterwards.
2006-10-09 18:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"You might think that you love him now, but I promise in 5 years you will hate him..get rid of him now before he messes up your life any more" So true that I wish I would have listened.
2006-10-09 18:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never settle for anything other than what you feel you deserve and dream of! Unfortunately I didn't follow it!
2006-10-09 18:09:41 · answer #9 · answered by sookie1969 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two pieces: be yourself (ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS!) and let yourself think clearly (Don't let yourself over-react). Honesty and patience are vital to any relationship and allow trust to grow.
2006-10-09 18:12:15 · answer #10 · answered by randyken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋