When domestic abuse is being discussed, not often enough is finances also talked about. In a relationship, money needs (needs!) to be communicated and communicated often.
The holidays can be so stressful especially when both you and your partner are trying to see family, buy presents, deck the halls and everything in between.
As adults, drinking alcoholic beverages is a social norm for many people. My husband and I both drink (usually beer, sometimes wine or a gin cocktail).
I don't think that you can really choose who you fall in love with (just look at my exes). However, you can very much be in love with the wrong person for you.
A good friend of mine recently got engaged while in a long distance relationship. I am so happy for him! But he does hate the distance, so I wonder, do long distance relationships work long term?