I think a good relationship requires being each other’s best friend, and trusting one another. I think each should respect the other’s opinion and that stupid arguments over stupid things are healthy, as long as they are not taken too far. -Krissy

Good communication. Never being ashamed of each other for any reason. On occasion surprising your mate with a nice romantic date or evening together and telling each other I love you. -Laura

There is a lot of love and caring in the relationship. There has to be love in order for a relationship to work. -Donna

A good relationship is when your partner is more than just a partner… they should be your best friend. -Rebecca

A good relationship is when two lovers understand each other, they’re concerned for each other and they respect one another. -GP

A good relationship is one purely based on trust, if nothing else. Being able to be miles apart yet never worrying a minute about what they’re doing. Communication at all times is so important, and most importantly, respect for each other and their need for alone time as well as together time. -Becky

Two people trusting each other fully, not being afraid to tell the other what one thinks, whether it be good or bad, and the other respecting their opinion. Being able to enjoy the same things with each other, enjoying each other, and being able to take their separate lives and smoothly combine their lifestyles into a couple’s lifestyle. -Carrie

Being friends first, last and always. If you have friendship as the basis of your relationship, you can get through the hard times. The second ingredient is commitment. With those two things, you can’t lose. -Heather

A good relationship is two people that are not afraid to tell the other anything that may come up in the relationship. Best friends. Honesty, devotion, love, and sense of humor. -kris

A good relationship exists when either individual has the freedom to leave but neither wants to. -Charles

I honestly think that a good relationship is one where there are no secrets. You are completely open with each other. But the biggest key is that the other person knows the worst possible thing about you and they love you even more for it. On top of that you have to have faith and trust. So that when your man goes out with an old female friend you can completely trust him and know that no matter what happens, he will always come home to you. I know it may not seem like much but as long as you have that and love, you are in a wonderful relationship. -Breanna

I define a good relationship by the way you treat each other. You could hold them and run your fingers down the side of their face. Feel comfortable you know. And you can also define it with fighting. Fighting is not my favorite thing to do with my girlfriend. But it needs to be done. It’s not a real relationship until you do fight. -Jasen

I would have to say good communication! Equality, LOVE, not just lust, and most of all, friendship is needed. -Morning Star

For me, a good relationship is being able to open up to each other even about the simple things in life. A relationship between two people cannot grow without trust. Loving a person is not enough, because if you’ve got doubts building up inside then you your relationship won’t work. A good relationship is also based on friendship because it is so much easier to love someone you truly know than someone you’ve met 5 minutes ago. -Toni

I think it is where you can trust and respect each other; when you can have passion and romance whenever and wherever you wish. -Kevin

A good relationship is when the two of you can actually feel better about your relationship after an argument; it’s when you can really respect each other’s differences and openly discuss feelings at all times. -Angie

You have good relationship where there is compromise, honesty, sensitivity, and a feel for the needs and wants of the other person and yourself. -Adrian

When the couple listens and doesn’t interrupt when they’re trying to work out a fight. They care for each other deeply. They share similar interests. -Cassie

A good relationship is when both parties can freely express themselves with one another and to have that open connection to be able to say anything to each other. To have trust and faith in one another. Basically a honest, trusting, loving and open relationship. -Randall

A good relationship is frankness and open-minded communication between friends. It is a two-way communication without dominance and/or hypocrisy in it. -Frank Anderson

A good relationship isn’t necessarily flawless, because human beings aren’t flawless. It’s more important that you can grow with the person you love. If you can learn and grow each day with your best friend standing by you in body and in spirit-then you have a good relationship. -nic

When you can feel comfortable about everything together. Always being able to talk, joke. Taking your commitment seriously with one another and never taking each other for granted. -Vivian Imrisek

A good relationship must a give and take basis, in order for you to understand each other. Never fail to listen and understand the situation your in to. Be open minded and be ready to any obstacle that will come in you’re way. -Karen

A good relationship is when both members fully trust each other and can have a blast with each other, knowing how to laugh and be there for each other. -kamainaone

It’s something divine. Where the understanding between the two partners is mutual. No talking required, but it’s something you can just feel, something special. Where you can just believe in each other, really believe. How there is a difference between saying it and actually feeling it.

My situation is probably one like many. I met a guy after a 13-year marriage, and thought I had finally found love again. We dated for 8 months and then he had to go back home to finish his term in the Navy. When he was done he would either come back for me or I would go there. When he left, he called me and told me he was married and separated, and was finalizing a divorce. I accepted that, but later got a phone call from his wife, who had a very different story. Since then his wife and I talk a lot over the phone. According to her, they have been separated over a year now, and the divorce is still not final because of him being sent overseas and such. The problem I am now having, is the day he left and called to tell me he was married, he went to her, stayed with her, and slept with her. He told her of me that night only because his wife found my stuff in his truck after he fell asleep and then called me to find out who I was. After all of this, I am having a hard time forgiving him even though I love him. And over the last year, I feel like I can’t trust him. Did he love me or am I just the only one of the two who stayed around for him? -Doubting His Affection

First of all, I think you need to look at your situation clearly. What is your ideal definition of a loving relationship? For most, it means having an open and honest line of communication, an ability to undoubtedly trust each other, equal levels of affection and sharing the same goals and dreams in life. If you take an honest look at your situation you’ll find it clearly lacks in comparison to this ideal. Just because you’ve found someone who shows interest in you doesn’t mean they are actually good for you. If you doubt him, it is understandable. The lies he told you are pretty significant. Do you really want to see yourself in this type of relationship for the rest of your life? Do you want to raise children with a parent you don’t trust? Be honest with yourself and you’ll find the right answer to your problem.

You’ve been asked out on a date and you’ve spent hours preparing yourself. When your date arrives, you open the door discovering that they’re dressed in jeans and an old T-shirt, while you on the other hand have spent a lot of time dressing to impress. You smile and go anyway despite the feeling of nausea already present in the pit of your stomach. In the car you are informed that the plan, if you could call it that, was to grab some pizza and go to the local drive-in. Already you are wishing that the date was over. The movie was horrible, the car reeked and the pizza would have been good if it hadn’t gotten cold due to your date droning on about his past high school football highlights. To put it nicely, the date was a disaster! So… what do you do when it’s time to say good night when the thought of even being 10 feet near him makes you want to cry in horror? How do you let them down easy? How do you avoid the end of the date kiss? Read on…

Sometimes being nice is just not the way to go. Doing so could led to mixed feelings and/or unwanted advances. In this situation, just thank them for the date and explain to them that they are not the type of person you are looking for. Don’t tell them that you want to be friends, unless you are really serious about being their friend. And, most importantly, if you don’t want to see the person again then make it very clear to them how you feel.

If you’ve been “lucky” enough to have been asked on another date, try replying with something like:

* “You’re not the type of person I am looking for.”
* “I think we could both find someone who is more compatible.”
* “I don’t think that this is going to work.”

Giving one of these lines will not only let your date down easy, but it will save you the trouble of the final kiss.

You don’t need to go out of your way to hurt your date’s feelings, but don’t hide the truth trying to spare their feelings either. Be honest and let them know how you feel.

You may think that this is stupid but I am completely lost. I have been going to this school, now, for about 3 years but I have only got to know Jamie (my crush) in the last six months and have grown into liking him, a lot!And, a lot has happened since then. My best friend has already asked him out and got turned down because he “barely knew her” and I had to put my feelings on hold for the whole time that she was liking Jamie.

Jamie is such a sweet boy. Fun, smart and very down to earth. He never makes me feel bad and is always there to help.You could say the “perfect guy”. Yet I don’t think he feels the same for me.

As with all the people I have had a crush on, I want to make sure that this is real and so I want to take my time with getting to know him. However, another girl has come into the picture: Vikki.

Everyone thinks that Vikki can do no wrong, yet she does, too much. She has stolen every guy I have ever liked, just when they start to like me back. Now, I fear she will do this to Jamie. I have already seen them together chatting and laughing and it hurts. Not because I am jelous but because I am sick of it happening.

This is the begining of a crush, so I am still at the stages of “staring at him longingly”. Vikki has caught on and has now told him that I stare. Now I find that he is mocking me and stuff behind my back, but right in front of me. She is turning him against me and is undoing all that I have been trying to make since six months ago. I need advice; I have cried over this long enough.

I’m in an incredibly loving and wonderful relationship (about 6 months) with someone 42 years old (he looks 35, although I look 23). While at my age this isn’t a big deal, to me I feel it. I tell you, this is the best relationship I’ve ever been in. I am attracted to him in every way, we have same things in common, so that’s not it. but I sense the difference (looking at hime). He is fit, but I see it in his face, and growing old scares me, esp. as I think about us having kids (he’d be at least 46, 47!)

another thing is: I live in the city, he lives in the a country-like suburbs. Since he’s already been married, he has a big house about an 1 hour and 15 from the city. While I could see myself moving there eventually, I still can’t see myself moving out there anytime in the next 3-4 years. I know it’s early, but we’re heading up on 6 months and need to evaluate our future. Are we just in diff places?

Also, the thought of ever moving into his ex wife’s home (whom he decorated with) irks me. I’t wouldn’t feel like mine, I’d never be on the deed (since it was his and now knows to get a prenup) and I feel like i’d be moving into a prefab life in the suburbs. Any thoughts. thanks!

Tell me if i am stupid or not everyone. I had all these plans for me and my “special someone” but when i went to clear it by her dad he said NO! NO! NO! Here is what i planned. I was going to take her snow tubbing with a few of our friends. I had also planned to go and eat at a resturant where i had arranged for my friend to play “our song” So i was really upset But i did not let on to the best of my ability. But here is the good part of the story. We finally got something worked out. So there it was our plans for Saturday night. We decided to go out to eat at a really nice little resturant in town and it was really good . After dinner we went to the mall and then back to her house to watch a movie. WE had already watched Finding Nemo earlier this afternoon. But of course i found a way to screw it up. Well I showed up late to her house by 20 minutes. Man that sucked. And when i showed up the only gifts i had was a dog that barked the blushing bears and a heart shaped box of candy from the Russel company. Then i went out and bought a gils card. So tell me ladies how bad did i mess this one up.

I was meeting my friend, and when we met up i was surprised to find that she had brought her boyfriend. We were going to see harry potter 4. In the film, i ended up next to him, because my friend wanted the end seat. He flirted with me throughout the film. After, my mate threw up, and had to go home. John (her bf) asked if we should go pizza hut. I was starving so i agreed. after, we ended up kissing. We went back to his house, and made out. We were almost caught by my friend, but he managed to send her away at the door. I was drunk, so after she left, we carried on. I Felt terrible after. A few days l8r, her asked me on a date. I agreed, to tell him we couldn’t see each other. As i went to tell him, he started to kiss me across the table. To my horror, i saw my teacher walk in. In shock, i coughed, and John looked at me in horror. On monday, my teacher said to my m8 ‘im sorry, you and john were good together’ as i was sitting next to her, she assumed she was ok about me and John, of course, my m8 didn’t no. ‘its good you can accept that Kaylighs with him though’ miss added. I had a lot of explaining to do. Going to that film ruined a good friendship, and got me a bd reputation. Karen, i am so sorry.

My bad date story is really evil. Okay, here it goes. I started liking this guy called Matt. I don’t know why I liked him, because he was ugly, but he was really sweet and nice. Whatever. I went to a drama try-out, and made it, then in Math I got a n a (I really suck in Math), and my parents gave me 100$. I thought life could not get any better. So, I asked my friend to go and ask out Matt. He said ‘I’ll think about. Come and ask me again next break’. So, she did. The bell had just rung when she asked him and he said ‘I’ll tell you tommorow’. The next day I go up to him and he says (well acculy he screamed it and everyone hurd it) ‘NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’. I did not really care, which I thought was weird. The next day was the school dance. My friends pushed me to go, so I went. Matt was at the dance. I had never danced with anyone so, I asked him he said ‘ no!’, and I did not care. AGAIN!!!!! Then my friend went up to him and said why do you not want to go out with her and not want to dance with her. The meanest part happends her. He said ‘ Because I don’t ****ing know her!!! I hate her!!! She is ugly!’. I was sooooooooooooooooooooo hurt!!! The next week he askes out this tottaly fat, ugly, fat lipped girl out. She said ‘yes’ and they went out for 3 weeks. She broke up with him, because of what my friends told her. He has asked out 5 more girls. 3 who were my bff’s. I NEVER talked to him after that.

Ok..I went on this group date. It was me, my date, his friend, and two of my best friends. Believe it or not this was in 5th grade and we were at one of Mile Run events after school (It was just a meeting place, I didnt actually intend on running) Well once we got there my date, Daniel, and both my best friends wanted to run, but they were pressuring my to run also and I am NO runner and he is a MAJOR jock so I had to (plus I am overweight, so i felt i kind of had to prove to him I wasnt lazy) Well half way into the run I get a panic attack and my chest feels like its going to burst so I just walk. Well I end up being the second to last runner in front of practically my whole school and other kids from other schools and he was like 5th. I could’ve killed myself right there out of embarrassment. Ok so then we go into the woods near the track and just sit aorund talking and I guess we started playing spin the bottle and he wants to see my breasts,,and of course I was completly flat chested even though both my best friends were “developed” so I did and I could tell he was not happy…and the next day he completely ignored me. I felt horrible…and he asked my friend to be his girlfriend and she said yes. So UGH worst expierence EVER!

Me and my boyfriend Brian both went to the same high school and were in ROTC together, and had a lot more in common. I liked him, but just never thought we would ever go out. There were rumors going on around ROTC that he was going to ask me to prom. I ignored it because i was never one to listen to rumors. One day when I stayed home from school because I was sick, I got a call. It was Brian. He asked me how I was doing and I said ok, I had the runs. This embarrased me so much. I’m a very open person, but I think I was a little to open then. We kind of laughed it off and then he asked me if I would like to go to prom. I said yes, so a couple days later I was picking out my prom dress. During the time between us going to prom and him asking me to prom we got a little closer but didn’t consider ourselves “boyfriend” and “girlfriend”. So we all met at my friend Tim’s house. Once he got there, he was very polite and gave my mom and dad a hand shake, i could tell he was nervous. So the limo came and all 6 of us got in. We cracked jokes and had fun on the way there. Then we were messing around and Brian jokingly went to cover my mouth. He put his arm around me and covered my mouth. Once he let go, I grabbed his hand and just looked at him. We walked in to the prom building together, found a table, then socialized with some friends. Then we started to dance. At first we were just joking, then before I knew it, he had pulled me close. Our cheeks kept brushing together and we kept almost kissing, but nothing happend until the 3rd to last song. He whispered in my ear and said,”You know I have to leave in a few months”. It was his Senior year and my sophmore year and he was leaving for college 6 hours away in Arizona. I said, “I know”. And we kissed. We then realized that we have been missing out on eachother all this time. One the way home in the limo we spent the night in eachother’s eyes and on eachothers lips. It was the most romantic night ever.

Bad Date Story #7082
Okay, I met this guy, we’ll say Rick. Anyways I was 15 and he looked about 5 years older….which is what he told me. I didn’t think it was gonna go past a date so when he asked me to dinner I accepted. The date was great, we went to see a scary movie which made me end up sitting in his lap with his arms wrapped around me. The date ended with a nice long kiss. We talked to eachother on the phone for hours each day. We saw eachother throughout the summer and got close but kept it to small dates. I had to go register for school and I saw him there. So I ran up to hug and kiss him and he wouldnt touch me. I shruged it off and got my stuff. I went home and called him and he said we couldn’t see eachother anymore… I was crushed. First day of school came around…and I saw him… Turns out he’s NOT only 5 years older…turns out hes about 15 years older and also my Geography teacher! It was SO embarassing! Everyone knew! It’s the worst class of my life! ~Anonymous

Going to the beach for the day can be very romantic! The weather is getting warmer and beach season is just around the corner. It is time to get fit and buy a new bathing suit or bikini so that you can look your best and feel great. Don’t forget to polish the fingernails and toenails ladies, as that is very sexy!

Romantic Day at the Beach When planning a day at the beach with your loved one, here are some of the best things that you might want to bring with you:

* Bathing suits or bikinis and towels (a wet towel bag is very practical)
* Large beach umbrella (one that sticks into the sand ideally, so that it does not blow away) It would not hurt to bring hats too.
* Sunscreen and after sun lotion or gel ( if there are any bugs out… you may want to bring insect repellent too)
* Sunglasses (a must!)
* Flip Flops that you can walk in the water with
* Reading material and or MP3 player maybe (keep in mind you may have to leave it when you go swimming… so use your judgement here)
* Journal, pen, pencil, eraser (some of the most creative ideas come to you at the beach and you might want to write these things down. Maybe you will feel inspired to write poems and letters too)
* If you are artistic, bring watercolors and paper to paint with or pencils to draw with.
* Digital Camera (great to capture memories with, but watch the sand and the water again…you will have to leave this when you swim so use your judgement here too)
* Romantic Picnic for two in a cooler with lots of ice. (pack this at home and make it good!!)
* Wine and wine glasses. You may even want to bring wine coolers or beer. Also, pop, juice and water are all good to bring.
* Snack food (fruit, veggies, chips/dip etc.)
* Beach blanket to lay down on.
* Fold up chairs (very handy)
* Frisbee, badminton set or volleyball (it is fun to play sports in the sand)

All you need to add to this is yourselves and your love for each other and you will have an amazing day at the beach! Have a fun and romantic day! Don’t forget to collect a couple rocks or shells from the beach as a memory of the romantic day together.

Maybe at the end of the day, you can plan to go home and shower and then out for a romantic dinner together somewhere to add to the night of romance. After dinner you can go home and watch a movie together maybe while curled up on the couch together. All the fresh air and sunshine of the day, combined with a romantic dinner and movie will set the mood for a passionate night!

This is so long but I hope you guys understand what I am going thru. But some things are missing as well or it’s longer than that. Ok this is really long so I hope you can help me out. I’ve bin going out with a guy for about now 1 year and 5 months.At first it was really great but I didn’t like him at first but as I got to know him me and him fell in love. But then everything changed. When our family found out we had problems because I was a Muslim. We weren’t allowed to meet. But after 3 months he said he wanted to marry me but it was too early because I just turned 15.

Then so for 2 months he went to brighten to work. On the 6th month one day he slapped me after he come back from brighten because I gave him a bit of attitude because he put me with other guys saying why do I talk to other guys. I tried dumping him but he used to cry so I went back with him because I did kind of love him. On the 7th month he asked me for sex and I said yes because I felt ready but I was 15. From then on he used to hit me alt and make bruises all over my body but we still went back together because he said he loves me and he can’t live without me. He also used to force me to have sex even though I didn’t want to. But he used to hit me and do it. Then I turned 16, 3 months ago he went even strict but before that he was strict as well.

He always used to tell me not to wear make up or go out or wear tight cloths and he used to also sometimes black mail me with pictures of us that he’s gonna send to my house. So I used to listen to him and go back with him. If I used to go on msn he used to hit me for everything. If he found out something about me he would get really angry even though I never used to do anything behind his back because I used to really respect him. But he always used to do so many things to me. But I still used to be with him.

He told me to marry him but I don’t know what to do because I am scared if I say no he’ll do something. I’ve said yes to him but my parents are not happy, they want me to get married to a better guy. But they don’t know what he has done to me. At the moment his in Bangladesh and even though I for him he’ll start shouting at me if I said to him I went town. I don’t know what to do because of him my life’s ruined.

Dating process:
6 weeks  : I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 months : Of course I love U.
6 years  : GOD, if I didn’t love U, then why the hell did I propose?

Back from Work:
6 weeks  : Honey, I’m home.
6 months : BACK!!
6 years  : What did your mom cook for us today??

Gifts:
6 weeks  : Honey, I really hope you liked the ring.
6 months : I bought you a painting; it would fit the motif in the living room.
6 years  : Here’s the money. Buy yourself something.

Phone Ringing:
6 weeks  : Baby, somebody wants you on the phone.
6 months : Here, for you.
6 years  : PHONE RINGING.

Cooking:
6 weeks  : I never knew food could taste so good!
6 months : What are we having for dinner tonight?
6 years  : AGAIN!!!!

Apology:
6 weeks  : Honey muffin, don’t you worry, Ill never hold this against you.
6 months : Watch out! Don’t do it again.
6 years  : What’s not to understand about what I just said??

New Dress:
6 weeks  : Oh my God, you look like an angel in that dress.
6 months : You bought a new dress again???
6 years  : How much did THAT cost me?

Planning for Vacations:
6 weeks  : How do 2 weeks in Vienna or anywhere you please sound??
6 months : What’s so bad about going to Istanbul on a charter plane?
6 years  : Travel? What’s so bad about staying home???

TV:
6 weeks  : Baby, what would you like us to watch tonight?
6 months : I like this movie.
6 years  : I’m going to watch ESPN, if you’re not in the mood, go to bed, I can stay up by myself
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