Get this in your head: “ the problem is not YOU vs HIM. It’s YOU AND HIM vs the problem” This mentality will get your relationship through almost anything

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communication is key, seriously. honesty is paired with communication. respect the other person and understand that you're a team. if you ever get in an argument, it's okay to step away and take a breather. number one is right. maintaining your friendship is just as important as intimacy. you want to ensure you're meeting your partners needs and vice versa.

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Don’t let anger get bottled up and resentment grow. Address problems head on early before they grow into something bigger!

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Silliness and whimsy are very important

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Respect yourself and your boundaries. Do not suck up to men just to please them.

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have boundaries and know ur standards ahead of time, make sure he meets those before you get attached, and don’t get caught in the sunk cost fallacy

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Be a listener and not a problem solver

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