Relationships

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It can be hard to know if somebody is into you and a lot of people ask us to help them find out, just like this person.
Are they interested in a relationship?
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  • Relationships
Say you meet someone you vibe with, you like all the same stuff. Can you be just friends? Is that possible?
Friendship and chill: can you ever be just friends?
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Jealousy is a pretty typical feeling. But is it ever ok in a relationship? That's what somebody asked us.
Is jealousy ever healthy in a relationship?
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When it comes to unhealthy vs healthy relationship behaviours and attitudes, there are some clear red flags.
Relationships – crossing vs respecting the line
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Somebody asked us this. There are a few things that can make a relationship toxic, and none of them are ok.
What makes a relationship toxic?
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Jealousy can be a pretty typical feeling, but it's never a measure of your love for someone.
How to deal with jealousy in a relationship
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There are lots of ways somebody can cross the line in a relationship. Here are some important ones to know.
7 types of violence you should know about
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There's nothing that hurts the same as the end of a relationship. Here are some tips to cope with the pain.
Breaking up is hard, here's how to cope
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There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, there will be challenges. Here are ways to tell it might be ready for the trash.
Does your relationship belong in the bin?
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  • Your Questions
It can be tough to read the signs somebody is trying to show you, people are always asking us how they can do it better.
How do you tell if you're too clingy?
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Do you feel jealous and angry? Do you want to tell your partner what to do to fix this?
How to deal with $hitty thoughts in your ship
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Violent and controlling behaviour in a relationship isn’t always obvious.
Are you controlling in your relationship?
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There are plenty of ways partners can hurt or betray one another, but finding out they’ve cheated might be the most painful.
Once a cheater always a cheater? Or not?
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Moving on can be tough, but there are a lot of people who have dealt with it. Like this person who asked us for advice.
How do you move on from an ex?
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If you know, and even if you're unsure, helping a friend in an abusive relationship can make a huge difference in their life.
How to help a friend in an abusive relationship
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A question we get all the time is about how to break up with someone, and let's be honest, it's never easy.
How do you break up with someone?
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Do you get nervous when meeting new people? Yeah well, you might not think it, but most people do.
Step-by-step guide to meeting people
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There are plenty of ways to cross the line. And if you think, or know, you have, it's time to make amends.
How to apologise for crossing the line
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Somebody asked us for some tips on how to let go, and we asked our online pals to share some advice.
What to do if you're having trouble letting go
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Here's what somebody asked us: Is it healthy to have your partner's social media passwords, and them have yours?
My partner wants my password, what do I do?
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Somebody asked: I’m about to get into a long-distance relationship - any advice on how to make it work and be bearable?
How to make long distance love work for you