Dating Tips

New Love

Congratulations. You’ve graduated from the awkward dating phase to an actual budding relationship. You no longer stare at the phone eating fistfuls of dry cereal wondering when it’s going to ring. You’ve shared at least one dark secret each and you’re both still talking to each other. You’ve met his friends; she’s met yours. Now what? If you’re reading this tip, it means you’re still looking for love advice. So, here are the Angel and the Devil of all new relationships and how to deal with them. The Devil: Taking Your Partner for Granted Some couples think that now they’ve snagged a mate, they can put away the good behavior and settle into smug oblivion. It’s at this point that couples begin to drive each other crazy. A quick fix? Keep dating. No, not other people – each other. Make a point of continuing to go out at least once a week. Build that habit and it will help keep your relationship fresh for years to come. The Angel: The Freedom to be Yourself Thank your lucky stars you found someone who gets your obsession with The Partridge Family or doesn’t mind that you eat popcorn for dinner sometimes. This is a blessing. Don’t ever forget it. And make sure your partner doesn’t either. In fact, go give that freakishly perfect person a hug. Right now.