GETTING SERIOUS ADVICE

Relationships are typically dynamic (ever changing) or static (not moving). Every so often, couples should take stock and ask themselves if they are happy with the direction their relationship is headed. When both partners are willing to invest time on a long-term basis, it's officially become serious.

Getting Serious: The Last Straw

Is This Love? • Is It Meant to Be? • Long-Distance Love • Age Differences • Moving In Together • Interracial & Interfaith • Having 'The Talk' • Romance Tips • Arguments/Fights • Money Issues • Not Quite Engaged • Meeting the Parents • Lifestyle Differences • The Last Straw • Health Issues • Meeting Halfway • The One • On The Rocks • Temptation • PDAs • Career Differences • Quality Time •

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Trust
How can I learn to trust my boyfriend who keeps lying and hiding stuff behind my back? I thought when he became a dad he would think about what he has...read more (3 answers)
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A prenup, not love, may conquer all. Should I talk with my guy about that?
I have been with my boyfriend for 9 years and I am worried we should take some time apart because he doesn't really seem committed to this relationshi...read more (2 answers)
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From two different worlds - Will it last?
I am dating this girl who is in the top school for her major. upon graduating next year, she will have a successful, honorable position at a major com...read more (2 answers)
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How do I get my BF to be affectionate?
Hi. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 6 months. I am a very affectionate person but he is not. Do you think he will change or is there anything ...read more (2 answers)
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Financial struggles are hurting my relationship
My boyfriend and I have been together for a few years now and he sucks at managing his money. He takes care of me because I am in school and can only ...read more (1 answers)
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She wants to speed things along before I'm ready. Should I wait?
My girlfriend wants to get married. She is always talking about how she wants to have a family with me. We've almost been dating for five years. I'm 2...read more (2 answers)
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When smoking ruins a relationship
I used to smoke when I met my boyfriend. After four years of being with him, I decided to quit. Right after I quit, he picked up the nasty habit. It h...read more (2 answers)
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Financial Divide
My boyfriend and I have been talking about moving in together, and are having a hard time on how to divide expenses. He's a lawyer and I'm a student a...read more (1 answers)
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Long-distance relationships - What's the protocol?
I'm in a committed, long-term, long-distance relationship. We've been together for just over two years (a bit more than a year of togetherness, and a...read more (1 answers)
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Is fighting a critical part of a healthy relationship?
For the past two years I've been in a committed relationship with a wonderful guy. We get along great, always make each other laugh, sex is fantastic...read more (1 answers)
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Any Long Distance Romance Tips?
My girl is going to Europe for six months for work and she wants to put us on HOLD. She has had bad experiences with long-distance relationships, but...read more (1 answers)
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Keep it fresh
What are some of the best ways to keep a relationship fresh? I'm not having a lot of trouble in this area, but it's a question we all deal with. I...read more (1 answers)
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Moody Blues
My boyfriend doesn't get me at all. I admit I'm sometimes moody and sometimes all I want is love. Usually at the same time! However, when I'm moody he...read more (1 answers)
Twylamara posted in Getting Serious

When does relationship begin?
When first courting, you go to dinner, have drinks, sometimes a few too many, and generally have a good time. When does this courting phase end and t...read more (1 answers)
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Will our relationship last?
I am going off to college in a few months and I am in love with my girlfriend. We have been together for all of senior year. Will our relationship l...read more (2 answers)
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