Relationships with narcissists tend to follow a pattern that plays out again and again. They draw you in close, then when you least expect it, they abruptly withdraw. When they are done with you, they will dump you. Usually, for a reason that seems due to no fault of your own. However, the narcissist often returns when they think they have something to gain from you again. This is known as the idealize-devalue-discard-hoover cycle for how narcissists approach relationships....

Want to learn what his kiss says about how he feels about you? This article will run through 29 different ways men kiss and what each one reveals about his relationship and feelings for you. And spoiler alert: It may surprise you how much you can tell about a guy just by how he kisses you. It’s a veritable window to his soul if you know what to watch out for....

This scene in a romantic relationship can cause you to feel confused, hopeless, it can make you question your actions, yourself, and your self-worth. Depending on your ways of coping with this, you’ll be faced with difficulties while trying to decide what to do about it. He pulled away after all, what’s there left to do, right? Well, there are a lot of things you can do, depending on where you see the relationship going from this....

Being told you’re pretty is somehow one of the most exciting and stressful things. When someone calls you beautiful what do you say back? Really, what can you say? How do you judge the person’s intentions? Can you accept the compliment without appearing arrogant? Is it possible to respond without looking incredibly awkward? Responding to such a big compliment is a complicated dance, one where you have to make split-second decisions about where you want this interaction to go....

Rejection is uncomfortable, and no one wants to be the benefactor or recipient of it. Nevertheless, it’s one of those unfortunate facts of life you can’t avoid. What you don’t want to do is give someone the runaround or beat around the bush because it will make you look bad. Additionally, one of the main reasons people shy away from turning down a date is that they don’t know what to say....

Have you been asking yourself, what are the signs your ex is testing you? They will make it obvious by sending you messages from fake accounts, asking you questions about your current relationship, and trying to sleep with you. There are several reasons why your ex will decide they want to get back with you, but it might take them a while to reach out. In some cases, you would have moved on, and in others, you have no interest in rekindling the relationship....

Recently, a few girls have given you their phone numbers, but you don’t hear from them again after sending a couple of text messages. They seemed interested at first but backed off very quickly. What happened? Well, there’s a high chance your texting etiquette wasn’t on point. You see, there are rules to the texting game, and if you don’t know how to play it, you’ll lose. Unfortunately, sometimes, what you consider acceptable, is unacceptable to a woman....

What are the best ways how to respond to what’s good? This is a commonly-asked question in social circles, as it comes off as a friendly greeting akin to “What’s up.” But unfortunately, it’s hard to be sure what the appropriate response is. For example, when someone greets you with “What’s up?”, it’s perfectly reasonable and acceptable to reply with “Nothing much.” However, when someone asks you, “What’s good,” and you reply with “Nothing much,” that sounds quite negative, doesn’t it?...

Whatever the situation, texting after a first date seems like one of the difficult tasks to get done. Margret, you’ve been through so many things, how can you get stuck in the middle of the process of crafting a text message? We’ve all been Margret at some point. It’s understandable. I carefully crafted 20 unique and useful text messages you can get inspired by, or just copy them and not give me the credits (seriously, no)....

Do married men miss their mistresses? Of course they do. Men are wildly attracted to their mistresses. They enjoy their company, the sex is great, and if they could get away with it, they’d spend a lot more time with their mistresses. Unfortunately, they can’t because they’ve got other commitments. They have a wife and in some cases children which makes for a very complex situation. If you’re reading this, I can only assume it’s because you’ve fallen for a married man and you’re not quite sure how he really feels about you....

How to Make Your Friends With Benefits Fall For You? The sex is great…but suddenly, you want more. Maybe the desire emerged slowly. Or, maybe you felt it right after you two first hooked up. Either way, you want a deeper connection with your friends with benefits. But can friends with benefits fall in love? And how do you turn friends with benefits into a relationship? Are you in a tricky fwb situation?...

Men love sex, and when they are not sexually active, some of them will start acting up. You’ll know if a man hasn’t had sex in a while because he acts desperate, gets super clingy, and always tries to help out. A man’s behavior when he hasn’t had sex can get incredibly annoying for a woman. But many women fail to realize that sex is more than just a pleasurable feeling to a man....

When you first start dating someone, everything feels magical. This is especially true when both parties are equally interested, as it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of everything. This includes non-stop texting to check in with each other to see how your days went. These days, it’s pretty normal to have entire conversations with people without ever having to pick up the phone and make an actual call....

Golden child syndrome can occur when a designated child becomes responsible for all of the family’s successes. This child tends to be exceptional in one or more ways (beautiful, intelligent, athletic), and the family uses this “asset” as leverage for appearing superior to the outside world. Unfortunately, being the golden child can have a steep cost- in many cases, this child develops various psychological problems due to this excessive pressure....

Why do narcissists lie? “Because they can”…as the cliché goes. Seriously, many narcissists do lie and they lie constantly. They lie about their education, they lie about their achievements, and they lie about extramarital affairs or what they had for dinner. If someone else is boasting about their 2019Mercedes, a narcissist will claim (s)he has a 2020 Mercedes just to make her/himself appear more superior. Narcissists may lie for a variety of reasons which include seeking admiration or to hide their flaws or mistakes....

Ending a relationship without closure is hard and even confusing. If your ex stops talking to you that doesn’t mean that it is always your fault or their fault. Sometimes the circumstances push your ex to just cut communication with you. What keeps them silent is their attachment style and your or their actions. They might feel hurt or guilty for initiating the breakup. On the other hand, they might have a hard time processing the pain and the breakup....

You’ve slept with a guy and have caught feelings for him, and wonder if he feels the same way about you. It can be tough to accept the fact that someone may regret sleeping with you, but don’t worry – there is nothing wrong with you. However, if you sense that he’s not as interested in the emotional side of things as he is in the physical, then it can be a red flag that he’s regretting sleeping with you....

It’s true: the exhausting, constant trying of reading the signs whether he’s interested or not. That is one of the signs itself because it is an indicator of lack of communication. However, there are reasons why he gives those signs, and reasons why he might not be interested in a relationship (anymore). Do try to understand that we’re fragile beings, we read and give signs all the time – sometimes we give the wrong signs that get misunderstood, and sometimes the spot on ones[signs]....

Unrequited love is beautiful but is also painful. You see him through those pretty lenses, and everything he does is pretty, but he doesn’t see you that way anymore; that’s when it becomes painful. If you’re experiencing something similar to pain, then start taking note, because that’s your first sign on this topic. Here, are the 13 signs that he doesn’t love you and doesn’t care enough: 1. He’s being disrespectful Disrespectful behavior is recognized through the way he treats you....

If your guy friend wants to keep you as a friend and doesn’t see you as a potential girlfriend he will make it pretty clear to you by setting his boundaries. If he likes you more than a friend – even if he is a little bit shy or if he isn’t ready to commit – still his body language and attitude will give off the signs to let you know about it....