If you want some more insight into the signs your ex is pretending to be over you keep reading. Breakups are complicated, and feelings are difficult to overcome especially if you’ve been together for a while. In an ideal world, two people would end their relationship and keep it moving, but as you know, it rarely ever works out that way. You and your partner broke up in one of three ways: He dumped you, you dumped him, or it was a mutual decision....

And yes, despite how the fact that he pulled away has made you feel, you can and you are of high value when he pulls away! He’s slowly fading away from your life, and it’s messing up with your head. He seems unsure of your connection. He might be pulling away, but still contacting you. Could it be that he’s immature, hell, even insecure? You could be feeling confused, insecure, sad, and out of order....

Healthy communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, but that doesn’t mean this skill comes easy to most couples. In fact, many people struggle to articulate their needs and validate their partners appropriately. Instead, they often fall into an auto-pilot cycle and do what they’ve always done. Over time, problematic communication can cause serious problems. It may lead to dissatisfaction, boredom, resentment, and infidelity. In their research, Justin Lavner, Benjamin Karney, & Thomas Bradbury demonstrated that satisfied couples typically have more positive and effective communication than unsatisfied couples....

Your relationship is thriving. You and your partner are deeply in love, and you’ve never been happier. So there’s only one logical step to take next, and that’s to get engaged. Some people have a clear suspicion that their partners are about to propose. Take TikToker Sam Doll, who was “95% sure” her partner was going to propose. To her, the signs were clear, but every relationship is different. Another user of the social media site shared their somewhat disappointing experience, saying, “I thought I was getting engaged one day....

You know through his actions, his words, the way he treats you, the way he approaches you. It’s in the little details of his behavior. It’s that mingly energy all around you. Yikes! I’ll admit, being liked by a guy friend is an interesting position to be in. It’s interesting because you’re either happy that it’s the guy friend you like back, or you’re confused and weirded out because you didn’t expect it from THIS guy friend....

You’re finally taking things to the next level with her. Now you aren’t just going back and forth on some dating app with a bunch of random girls. You’re narrowed your focus, and you’re fully flirting and getting to know her more intimately. Nothing beats waking up to someone in person, but getting the perfect good morning message can be a close second. On the other hand, you don’t want her waking up feeling annoyed, creeped out, or second-guessing your text message!...

Now, you get an urge to make him like you back. Perhaps you need a little bit of help with planning that out? That’s what I thought. Well, you don’t need an exact plan to get a man to like you. In fact, I believe you should have a second and think if the whole idea to ‘make’ him do something is a natural and long-lasting thing. You’ll attract him once you’re not desperate for his attention, his ‘approval’ of your awesome looks and personality....

This is a situation a lot of us have been through and thankfully survived. The question haunts your dreams and it doesn’t let you sleep: Is he going to break up with me? If he’s thinking of breaking up with you, then why won’t he just break up with you? Sometimes it’s more complicated than that… Sometimes people think that silence and wrong behavior is an easier way out of a relationship than a straightforward “I can’t do this anymore....

Men love complimenting women, and a guy calling you sweetheart can definitely mean that he cares deeply about you. As you probably know, ‘sweetheart’ is a common term of endearment used to express affection. But sweetheart isn’t the same as sexy, gorgeous, or baby. In fact, a man might use the term platonically. Older men, in particular, may use it when referring to younger women. At times, it may even come across as condescending....

If you’re still thinking about your ex is a sign of not being able to move on yet. If you’re concerned about why your ex still ignores you then you’re doing out from the place of weakness. There is a variable of reasons that an ex chooses to ignore you. It could be out of guilt, pain, revenge, or to get you back. It all depends on the way you broke up and what your ex feels towards you....

Your ex either wants to take revenge, keep a connection with you, or wants to cut all ties with you. You can find the answer to why your ex is keeping your stuff just by analyzing his behavior towards you. If they try to keep closer to you and keep your stuff then they want to reconcile or just have access to your life. In reality, an ex keeping your stuff might be directly linked with you but might also be linked only to your ex....

They will initiate contact for different reasons, personal or not. That all depends on how your relationship ended and what brings them to the past. Whether you lived together, for how long you’ve been in the relationship, and what they feel for you now. Your ex might be melancholic, anxious, and lonely or just wants to get back with you. Anything can make an ex want to contact you. Hence, the approach that they have or the reason that they give can help you make the distinction....

Thankfully, if he’s thinking of coming back after he pulled away from you and the relationship with you, he’ll be showing signs, just like he showed the signs when he pulled away. The trickiness about this situation is that some pull away and draw the relationship to an end, while some just pull away without breaking up at all. Well, the signs are not difficult to understand and spot, you’re here, this is no longer tricky!...

Or worse, you might be in a long-term relationship and now you have your suspicions. In reality, men’s behavior is tough to decode. Yet, a man lets slip away some small details that make a difference. If he’s talking to someone else or seeing another girl then he’ll be detached from reality. He’ll act the same, he acted when he talked with you first. Now that his interest is shifted elsewhere, he’ll be annoyed even by your casual questions....

Reading texts from a narcissist can sometimes feel like you’re reading a foreign language! They often aren’t logical or sensical, and it’s easy to lose yourself trying to figure out what it all means. However, learning to decode their texting habits can help you feel more prepared. Let’s dive into some examples of Narcissist text messages and the best ways how to respond to them. The Narcissist Text Habits Gaslighting....

Whether you’re looking for things to ask a guy to keep the conversation going, or questions to ask to know him better, or questions to make a conversation fun and memorable; I’ve got you. I’ve got a full list of 201 questions to ask a guy: questions to ask in person, and questions to ask through text. Choose carefully, write them down, or print them, because these are, indeed, remarkable....

Well, unfortunately, AND fortunately we can’t read each other’s minds, BUT we can read behaviors, words, and body language. That’s good news considering the dilemma we’re having at the moment, right? Good. Before we get into the signs, we’re going to clear up a few things. Some fundamentals when it comes to the mindset we approach such situations: Clearing up a couple of things first: What makes a man decide you’re the one?...

When you’re dating someone, it’s important to prioritize keeping the relationship fresh and exciting. In addition, having good sex starts with having good conversations. You want to know each other’s preferences and desires. Sometimes that can come down to asking the right question. Staying flirty keeps things fun and mysterious. It also helps you discover new parts of your partner that you might not have otherwise known. So if you’re feeling edgy or curious, consider giving some of these tried-and-true sexual questions to ask your boyfriend a try....

The moment you start experiencing a relationship burnout and lose yourself in it, you need to take some time off. I know that there comes a point when you ask yourself if you’re being taken for granted or if you’re being clingy? It depends on how the relationship and your feelings developed. Maybe your partner isn’t giving you the attention that you crave or maybe they aren’t initiating texts or calls....

It all depends on what he wrote in his last text and his expectations. If you ignore his texts because he did the same thing to you then he’ll receive the right message. He will notice that you have set your boundaries and that you are giving him the same energy. In this situation, he will try to contact you again either because of his pride or his feelings. Yet, if you ignore him on purpose to get his attention he might pull away faster than texting you back....