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Girl, dip dye your own dress!

Years of hearing that the man you love isn't 'good enough' is bound to set anyone off.

Get out the Ugg boots and flannel

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all have our boundaries for what we find really offensive. As petty as it can be, we are all human and there will be something petty that bothers us, and that’s normal. One person’s pet peeve could be another person’s everyday life. Maybe someone really doesn’t like the sound of clapping, or the idea of shaking hands with someone, mayonnaise, or hearing high pitched voices. We all have our own unique idiosyncrasies that make us different fro…

First rule of rock climbing: Never let go of one handhold until you have a firm grip on another. Most people use this as a reminder to not let go of one good thing without having another lined up, usually in the context of work – don't leave your current place of work without having something else a hand, but this story proves that some people use this rule for something else entirely. For example, people who tend to cheat. I would imagine cheaters use this analogy for their dating life–they ne…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. Finances, though not always the first thing on the forefront of one’s mind when getting married, is a deeply important aspect of a long-term relationship and happy marriage. Many couples these days are opting out to not have a shared bank account at all, and many who agree to it are still keeping an individual bank account for themselves. Even through marriage, you may not know your partner’s monetary habits. This brings us to the Reddit thread…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married to someone for a long time, things come up that you never expected, and it takes a certain amount of emotional intelligence to handle hard situations in delicate ways. A few years into marriage you may wonder who this person is and why you even married them. Try not to sweat the small stuff, but if you do, turn to Reddit and memes for therapy. In this particular Reddit thread, the husband is completely fed up with his wife’s…

The age-old question of whether or not men should be those who pay for dates is constantly circling the internet, and there is never a conclusive answer for it, from any gender. Some women believe it is the romantic and gentlemanly thing for men to do, and they would go as far as to stop seeing a guy if he refuses to pay for a date. Other women hold a slightly more neutral approach, claiming that women and men should take equal parts in the date, including paying for it. If you feel inspired by…

We all have different definitions of what friendship means. For most of us, it’s someone to spend time with, someone we can trust with our innermost feelings and thoughts, and someone that is there for us. Friendships can be such a beautiful thing, but not everyone has that experience. Some people have toxic friendships, where the person doesn’t want the best for you. It’s difficult to notice while you’re in it, but the telltale signs will show themselves eventually. In this Reddit thread, the…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married with kids, it’s easy to let things build up more and more until you can’t take it anymore. Sometimes we push down so many of our everyday emotions that we don’t even know how to express them in a healthy way. Healthy communication is a cornerstone of a healthy relationship; it’s okay to have issues, but it’s all about how they’re brought up. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who is a bit fed up with hi…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘attached at the hip.’ There can be an innocent cuteness to this codependency, but there also reaches a point where it’s gone too far. What are the telltale signs of a relationship going from cute and wholesome to just plain cringe? Do you also have that one friend who always invites their boyfriend everywhere they go? I can understand when it’s the beginning of the relationship, and you’re smitten in love. But once…

Welcome back internet girlies. When you’re in a marriage or partnership, one tends to rely on the other for certain things. This reciprocal dynamic is essential. We all need someone to rely on (within reason), and your partner should be your main support system . During the course of long-term love, it’s common to develop habits with partners as well, and even if boundaries are crossed, it’s all in the realm of normal relationships. It may not be ideal to feel like your partner has childish qua…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. These days, the terms red flag and green flags have made their ways into modern vernacular in regards to dating. There are certain initial signs and symptoms that people are noticing early on in order to avoid further pain and ultimately a breakup down the road. In my opinion, we’ve become so engrossed with these terms and judgements, that it feels as if everything needs to be categorized, when in reality we’re all just people living our lives.…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Before you get married, t here are numerous legal issues the couple must work out. From finances, to trust funds, to home ownership, and prenup agreements in the face of potential divorce, it’s almost like a screening test for couples before they tie the knot. If you can’t agree on these basic things for the relationship’s future, then it’s probably a sign now to stop in your tracks and go ahead with a breakup before it gets too messy. This brings us to the Re…