communication

When you start dating someone seriously, it's hard not to get caught up in the honeymoon phase and want to speed things along.

I cannot say this enough, communication and respect is so important in a relationship!

Adding a pet to a relationship comes with a lot of new responsibilities and makes the relationship more serious now that you both have to take care of a raise an animal together.

Communication, including how to argue, is something that you learn over time with a romantic partner.

Falling out of love is confusing, and you probably never thought that you would experience it.

In a world full of distractions, it can be hard sometimes to put your relationship first and remember the importance of taking time for each other.

Whether your relationship is brand new, or you've been dating for a while, there is some give-and-take that all relationships should have, and it is healthy when both partners take their turns.

Whether you're in the beginning stages of a relationship, or you're two years in and thinking about marriage, there are some things that you and your partner should enjoy doing together as a good marker to see if they are "the One".

Relationships are not fun all of the time, and that's okay!

Whether you and your partner have been dating four months or four years, taking a long trip together can be a great test for the relationship.