by Fix Relationship Author | Apr 1, 2020 | Relationship
Feeling drawn to someone does not settle whether your needs, plans and ways of living fit together. Compatibility is something you can discuss and observe over time. A quieter week, separate interests or a change in affection does not prove that you are wrong for each...
by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 25, 2020 | Relationship
People often call a new relationship soon after a breakup a “rebound.” The label does not tell you whether it will last, whether feelings are sincere or what either person wants. Instead of relying on a fixed waiting period, consider your intentions, what you can...
by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 18, 2020 | Relationship
Falling in love can involve attraction, curiosity, affection and the wish to share more of your life with someone. People experience those feelings at different speeds. Intensity can be exciting, but getting to know a person and deciding whether a relationship fits...
by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 1, 2020 | Relationship
Caring about someone who cannot or does not want to be in a relationship with you can hurt. You may be facing a rejection, an existing commitment, a breakup or circumstances that make a relationship unworkable. You can acknowledge the feelings while respecting the...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jan 24, 2020 | Relationship
A thoughtful gesture can feel meaningful, especially when you are wondering how someone feels about you. Listening, affection and practical help may express care, but no gesture can reliably tell you another person’s intentions. Consider the pattern, whether the...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jan 13, 2020 | Relationship
A disagreement does not have to become a contest about who cares more or who is right about everything. It can help to choose one issue, listen to each other’s experience and make a practical request. Both people also need to be free to pause, set limits and decide...
