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Photo: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/love+being+single+posters I came across this beautiful article today. I am writing it down here so that some day I will read it again and again and again. Original post here . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- There I said it. I’m not looking for pity or reassurance that someone will come along. I’m not looking for the sympathy. I’m just stating a fact. Most days I am quite fine with it. But we all have days where life is just not quite what you thought it would be or should be. As humans, we long for connection. We were not meant to go it alone. We need that feeling of belonging. We all have connections with others; our family, our kids or our friends. But that connection with someone special is just different. I have lots of people in my life that love me. I am, indeed, a very lucky person. But some days—sigh—well some days I long for more. Some days, paying the bills on our own sucks . Some days an...

Small Gestures that Girlfriends Love via  http://likes.com/ #1 Unexpected Hug from Behind A hug from behind says you wanted to be close to her so badly that you couldn't even wait for her to turn around. Especially when it's a surprise, it's a great way to show you care. Make sure it's your girlfriend though, random girls aren't as enthused with surprise hugs. #2 Give Her Precise Compliments Rather than saying "you look pretty" (actually, you should say that too) compliment her on a specific piece of jewelry, or the way her hair looks, or the color of her dress. It's more authentic than a blanket compliment. Compliment her often but not so much that it becomes insincere. #3 Walk Between Her and the Street Chivalry isn't dead and it's nice to let her know you care about her. Don't demand it, but when walking on the sidewalk subtly staying between her and traffic is incredibly sweet. This guy and his wife see...

via  likes.com Biggest Relationship Mistakes #15 Forgetting to Be Friends The root of a healthy relationship is friendship. Don't let your romance (or lack thereof) make you forget that. #14 Intentionally Saying Hurtful Things This is a tactic that some people just didn't grow out of after high school like they should have. Even when you are arguing with each other, don't say things that you know will hurt them. Don't disrespect them or say something that could affect them negatively. #13 Not Resolving Conflict It's become pretty popular to avoid saying "I'm sorry" at all costs these days. This may work for you if you'd like to make your partner feel terrible, but owning up to your mistakes will be worth it for both of you. #12 Can't Handle Distance It is not uncommon for someone to have a job that takes them far away at times. Some people are not cut out for a relationship like this but will make the mistake of trying to st...