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Ana Vakos enjoys writing about love and all the problems that come with it. Everyone has experiences with love, and everyone needs dating advice, so giving these topics more attention and spreading the word means a lot to her.

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22nd March 2025

8 Blunt Reasons You Complain So Much To Your Partner (And How To Stop Before It’s Too Late)

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17th March 2025

12 Reasons You Want To Cheat On Your Partner, Even Though You Love Them

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21st February 2025

If you keep having wasted dates, you’re probably forgetting 14 basic rules

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19th February 2025

How To Cope With A Partner Who Needs A Lot Of Alone Time: 7 Effective Tips

A woman in a gray sleeveless top looks down with a pensive expression. A man in a blue denim shirt and white T-shirt stands behind her out of focus, adding depth to the outdoor scene.

6th February 2025

8 Blunt Reasons To Be Honest, Not Cowardly When You Break Up With Someone

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28th January 2025

15 Classy Things To Do (And Not Do) When Breaking Up With Someone

A woman with long blonde hair makes an awkward expression while standing at a party, adorned with string lights. A man in a blue shirt and patterned bow tie stands behind her, appearing unfocused and slightly perplexed. Other guests are blurred in the background.

13th January 2025

If you do 11 common things when rejecting someone, you’re doing it really badly

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30th December 2024

7 Blunt Reasons You Crave Male Attention So Much

A woman leans on the back of a couch, looking at a man who is focused on his phone. They are sitting in a modern, comfortable living room. Both appear to be in casual clothing, and there is a sense of tension or concern in her expression.

26th December 2024

How To Trust Your Partner Again After They Hurt You: 17 Steps That Work

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16th December 2024

If your husband (or boyfriend) does these 16 things, he’s probably texting another woman

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12th December 2024

16 Common online dating behaviors that are unknowingly putting you at risk

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12th December 2024

Married couples who’ve lost their loving feelings need to do these 15 things before it’s too late

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10th December 2024

If you’re doing these 11 things on your dating profile, you’re completely ruining your chances

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5th December 2024

If being cheated on has left you insecure, doing these 10 things will make it so much worse

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5th December 2024

10 Reasons You Feel Disgusted When Your Husband Touches You

2nd December 2024

How To Write A Dating Profile That Actually Gets Good Matches: 14 Tips That Work

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29th November 2024

11 Things You Need To Do If Your Partner Forgets Your Birthday (That Don’t Involve Punishing Them)

Two women are sitting on a sofa having a conversation. One woman, with red hair, gestures as she speaks, while the other woman, with long dark hair, listens with her back to the camera. They are in a bright room with white curtains.

28th November 2024

How To Handle A Friendship You No Longer Enjoy: 10 Steps You Need To Take

A woman lies in bed talking on a smartphone, holding a finger to her lips in a gesture of silence. A man is sleeping beside her, unaware of the conversation.

26th November 2024

13 Blunt Reasons Revenge Cheating Only Ever Makes Things Worse

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26th November 2024

If your husband forgets your anniversary, here’s what you need to do

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11th November 2024

10 Blunt Reasons Your Partner Is Pushing You Away (That Don’t All Mean It’s Over)

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6th November 2024

What To Do If Your Man Doesn’t Comfort You When You’re Upset: 10 Tips

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4th November 2024

10 Blunt Reasons Your Man Doesn’t Comfort You When You Cry

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1st November 2024

How To Not Lose Yourself In A Relationship: 11 Effective Tips

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24th October 2024

13 Easy Ways To Stop The Dating Game From Taking Over Your Life

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22nd October 2024

14 Reasons A Break From Dating Will Make You More Likely To Meet “The One”

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1st October 2024

19 Tips For Stay-At-Home Moms Whose Husbands Don’t Appreciate Them

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30th September 2024

12 Signs You’re Obsessed With Someone In A Not So Healthy Way

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26th September 2024

How To Stop Obsessing Over Someone: 16 Tips That Actually Work!

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17th September 2024

If You See These 14 Things In Your Man, Marry Him

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13th September 2024

How To Resolve Issues That Hang Over Your Relationship Like A Dark Cloud

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13th September 2024

Men who are perfect husband material have these 13 traits

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13th September 2024

Confront your partner’s wandering eyes now by doing these 20 things

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12th September 2024

15 Signs He Regrets Cheating On You (That Can’t Be Faked)

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12th September 2024

If You’re Making Your Husband Miserable, Take These 15 Steps Before It’s Too Late

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10th September 2024

If Your Man Has Become Distant, Do These 14 Things Before It’s Too Late

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10th September 2024

10 Blunt Reasons Committed Men Still Look At Other Women

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9th September 2024

11 Blunt Reasons Your Boyfriend (Or Husband) Is Being Distant

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9th September 2024

If You Do Any Of These 20 Things, You’re A Lot Nastier Than You Realize

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6th September 2024

9 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Man Doesn’t Compliment You

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6th September 2024

12 Dignified Ways To React When Friends Let You Down Or Betray You

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5th September 2024

8 Ways To Get Your Man To Compliment You Without Seeming Desperate

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4th September 2024

If your husband never truly understands what you’re saying, take these 15 steps

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23rd August 2024

If Your Ex Does These 15 Things, They’re Pretending To Be Over You

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20th August 2024

14 Little Signs Your Ex Is Pretending To Be Over You

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19th August 2024

15 Harsh But Fair Reasons You Keep Getting Ghosted

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19th August 2024

If Your Relationship Is Missing Any Of These 5 Types Of Intimacy, It Won’t Succeed

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12th August 2024

If you want your relationship to succeed, say goodbye to these 18 expectations

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12th August 2024

20 Brutally Honest Reasons You Keep Getting Cheated On

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12th August 2024

Strong Women Would Rather Be Single Than Start A Relationship For These 12 Reasons

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11th August 2024

If You Recognize These 12 Things In Your Marriage, The Love Is Still Strong

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10th August 2024

12 Clear Signs Your Husband (Or Boyfriend) Will Change For You

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9th August 2024

21 Disturbing Signs Your Husband Is Actually Obsessed, Not In Love

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8th August 2024

People who are fiercely independent live by these 17 truths

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8th August 2024

Women with these 15 traits make terrible girlfriends (and wives)

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7th August 2024

If you don’t want to be miserable for the rest of your life, stop doing these 17 things

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7th August 2024

12 Cringe-Worthy Behaviors That Scream Desperation

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5th August 2024

If Your Wife (Or Girlfriend) Has Any Of These Traits, She’s Extremely Toxic

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4th August 2024

If A Woman Does These 18 Things, She’s Physically Attracted To You

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2nd August 2024

Men who make great boyfriends (and husbands) do these 17 things

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1st August 2024

If Your Husband (Or Boyfriend) Does These 16 Things, He Is Objectifying You

29th July 2024

How To Spot Hysterical Bonding (And What Does It Even Mean?)

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28th July 2024

If Your Relationship Is Drifting Apart, You’re Making These 13 Mistakes

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28th July 2024

How You Can Slowly Let You Guard Down In A Relationship

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26th July 2024

If You Recognize These 9 Behaviors, Your Partner Is A Liar

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26th July 2024

If You Keep Falling For The Wrong Man, You’re Making These 12 Mistakes

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24th July 2024

12 Brutally Honest Reasons You Keep Falling For The Wrong Man

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17th July 2024

If You Have These 20 Traits, You’ve Got An Extremely Attractive Personality

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16th July 2024

If You Want More Alone Time In Your Relationship, Take This Approach

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15th July 2024

14 Steps To Take If You Feel Unwanted And Unloved By Your Partner

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15th July 2024

14 Double Standards You Shouldn’t Tolerate In Your Relationship

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12th July 2024

If you want to connect deeply with your partner, do these 18 things

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12th July 2024

13 Texting Rules That Can Make Or Break Your Relationship (For Real)

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12th July 2024

10 Reasons You Should Never Give Your Partner An Ultimatum (Unless You Mean It)

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12th July 2024

15 Behaviors That Signal Your Partner Is Pushing You Away

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12th July 2024

16 Times You Should Strongly Consider Attending Couples Therapy

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11th July 2024

14 Ways To Fix An Emotionally Draining Relationship

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11th July 2024

20 Online Dating Red Flags You Should Never Ignore

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11th July 2024

18 Signs You’re Forcing A Relationship That’s Destined To Fail

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10th July 2024

10 Reasons You Find Your Relationship So Exhausting

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10th July 2024

If You Recognize These Signs, Your Partner Is An Energy Vampire

A young couple dressed in autumn clothing is playfully embracing in a park surrounded by colorful fall foliage. The man, in a red jacket, is leaning over the smiling woman, who is wearing a hat and scarf. They appear happy and joyful in the sunny, vibrant setting.

9th July 2024

16 Habits Of Men Who Love Their Wives But Don’t Always Say It

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9th July 2024

15 Disturbing Relationship Red Flags You Must Never Ignore

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8th July 2024

15 Very Subtle Relationship Red Flags You Need To Watch Out For

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8th July 2024

If your husband argues with everything you say, take these 15 steps

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3rd July 2024

12 Ways To Survive The End Of The Honeymoon Phase And Keep The Spark Alive

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3rd July 2024

15 Green Flags That Signal Your New Relationship Is Going To Work Out

A woman playfully holds the end of a man's tie while they smile at each other. Both are wearing white shirts, and they appear to be standing in a light-filled room with modern decor and a potted plant in the background.

2nd July 2024

12 Signs The Honeymoon Phase Is Still In Full Swing

A woman with long blonde hair is sitting against a textured gray wall. She wears a light gray turtleneck sweater and jeans, gazing thoughtfully with one hand resting on her head and the other on her knee. The lighting is soft and subdued.

1st July 2024

How To Get Over A Guy Who Used You: 18 Tips That Actually Work

A young man is sitting on a couch and playing video games with a game controller, smiling enthusiastically. A young woman is seated on the floor in front of him, reading a book. A striped popcorn container is on the floor beside them. The room has shelves and soft lighting.

1st July 2024

12 Subtle Signs The Honeymoon Phase Is Almost Over

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