Relationships. When you
think of this word what comes
to mind? Probably two people
who are mentally and physically
connected. Two people who
have a special bond that will do
just about anything to keep it. A
relationship is a rollercoaster;
there are good times and bad.
The question is, will your significant
other stay around for it
all?
The one key element to a relationship
is to open yourself up.
You have to allow yourself to be
vulnerable. Be willing to share
your deepest, darkest secrets
with your other. It seems that
men have more difficulty with
completely showing their true
colors. However, any successful
relationship should be equal, not
just one-sided. This quality
alone controls the ways of love.
Think about this: Are you
good with your emotions? Do
you always let your other half
know how you are feeling? This
can be quite difficult for both
guys and girls. It is important
that you are able to discuss your
emotions. But for the most part,
this is usually much easier for
girls. On the other hand, most
guys need some work in this
area. Remember guys: Girls
love when you open up. Trust
me, it will be worth the nervousness
that grips you as you
attempt to tell her how you feel.
In a relationship, you must tell
the other how you feel about
them. How will they ever know
if you can’t tell them or show
them?
When in a relationship, it is
apparent that some things are
said and done to simply please
the other. Sorry girls, but you
may have to go to that car show
with him. Guys, you will eventually
have to see that chick
flick your girl has been talking
about lately. If she is
mentioning “The Notebook”
each day, prepare yourself for a
tear-jerking movie night. If he
can sit through almost two hours
of love and heartache strictly out
of love, girls, you can stare at
antique vehicles for hours. Have
you ever heard the phrase
what’s fair is fair? It most definitely
applies here. The relationship
lives longer when you can
share everything, whether it be
your favorite thing to do or the
last thing on earth. Love is a
crazy thing.
I would like to mention one
important aspect of dating:
When beginning of a potential
relationship, please do not text.
This is a good idea when you’re
running late or chatting with a
friend while you’re in class:
teachers, disregard this example.
Essentially phone calls are
much more formal and show
your genuine interest. I am not
saying never text, but it is best
to hear a voice and know they
are sincere instead of trying to
express it through a text. It can
sometimes be difficult to interpret
the feeling and even meaning
of a message. Use it to say
hey, but not to make a date.
You should always make time
for each other. Lately my boyfriend and I
have been on complete
opposite schedules, but
whenever we have time, we try
to spend as much time together
as possible.
Here is a romantic date idea:
Take a hot-air balloon ride. If
you are afraid of heights, I suggest
finding a different activity
like a horse and buggy ride. Just
imagine: Rising through Central
Park in NewYork City watching
the sunset. Guys, your girl will
be ecstatic. Keep this in mind.
I hope everyone has been
keeping up with my articles and
sticks with me. H?pe “2” Help.

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