WARNING: 10 Types Of Women You Should Never Marry

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While we can all agree that nobody is perfect, there are actually a few things that would adversely affect a relationship if a man chooses to partner with a woman with some not-so-great attributes. QillaGhana.blogspot.com presents you with the 10 kinds of woman a man should think twice about making a wife.

1. The Bitter Woman: You know that woman that always seems to be angry at the menfolk all the time? Perhaps she has had her heart broken one too many times, but this woman is always bashing on men and talking about how they are no-good or useless. A man might not want to settle down with someone so bitter as it is guaranteed that when the opportunity arises, she would hurl hurtful insults and intense, hateful words his way due to all her unresolved anger.

2. The Selfish Woman: If you want a happy home and a partner that wants your happiness as well as hers, then you should steer clear of the selfish woman. A woman who is determined to make sure she always comes first would not be able to build a cheerful and loving home with you.

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10 Ways to Make a Man Fall in Love with You Instantly

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You know how to attract a guy’s attention, but do you know how to make him want to go out with you? Find out how to make a man fall in love with you using these simple steps.It’s easy to attract a guy and make him like you.The hard part is knowing how to make a man fall in love with you.

You don’t have to change yourself or pretend to be dumb just to make a man you like feel comfortable around you.If you really want to make a man fall in love with you, you need to understand men and their ways, and use it to your advantage. How to make a man fall in love

Use these ten tips and you’ll see how easy it can be to connect with a man and make him desire you.

25 Things to Know Before You Get Engaged

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When you know, you know, right? Well, maybe. While gut instincts are all well and good (and often scarily accurate), here are 25 other things to make sure you cover before either of you gets down on one knee. Because who wants to take chances with the rest of her life?

1. The difference between like, lust, and love. Only one is worthy of an engagement.

2. Each other’s career goals. What do you each want to accomplish in life — and how will it affect your relationship with each other? Knowing what you each want to achieve and supporting those dreams is a critical foundation for any couple.

3. How you each feel about faith. Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Mormon, Scientologist, Wiccan, agnostic, atheist — it’s not the belief system that matters but what it means to your life as a couple (and your future life as a family).

4. Each other’s spending habits. And debt situations. And savings plans. Get it all out on the table early. “Money secrets have no place in a marriage,” Kelley Long, a CPA and financial planner, writes in the Wall Street Journal. And even if you have different spending and saving styles, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. “It is simply an acknowledgement of a fundamental difference in money attitudes,” Long says.

5. Whether you want children — and when. It is important to be on the same page regarding your general timeline for starting a family, if you want to start a family at all. But you don’t need to agree on how many kids just yet. “Once a couple has their first kid, they will have a better idea of how many children they really want,” Jaclyn Bronstein, a mental health counselor in New York, told The Knot.

15 Things Every Man Should Know About Sex Before He's 25

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1. Practice your kissing. Don’t underestimate the power of a good kiss. A lot of pheromones get swapped during mouth-on-mouth action. Don’t do dead lips. Put some time and effort into your makeout skills.

2. Don’t ignore her boobs. Don’t just jackhammer her vagina with your fingers and assume that’s going to get her going. Women have lots of potential erogenous zones, and they vary from person to person. Grab her boobs, lick her nipples, and run your hand all around her body to see what works for her.

3. Get a little weird. Just because you can crank it out in 30 seconds while in missionary doesn’t mean you should. Switch things up, even if it’s subtle. You don’t have to get kinky, but maybe you should. Have fun out there.

4. GO DOWN ON HER. Are you kidding? A lot of women can’t have an orgasm through intercourse (it doesn’t stimulate the clitoris enough). Get down there and do your job, dude.
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10 Creative Ways To Propose Marriage

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1)- One way to propose marriage is to make reservations at her favorite restaurant and have it accompanied by a violinist or pianist, as you order dessert have the waiter bring the dessert with the wedding ring hidden under a cover. Make sure the box is open for you to take the ring and has rose petals surrounding it. Now all that’s left is to “pop the question”.

2)- Another way to ask for her hand is to go out on a boat ride. Take her somewhere and then fake the boat being stuck. After some fake “confusion” finally say something along the lines of “Without you in my life I would feel like I was stranded on an island that no ship ever came to pass. Will you marry me?”

3)- Why not return to the place where the two of you first met. Remind her of your very first visit there, wait for a few moments, and then take out the ring, get down on one knee, and ask her to marry you.

4)- If by chance there are beaches near or close to where you are at, you could take her there right before sunset. Enjoy a nice ride with soft music in the car. When the sun sets take out the ring and propose.

5)- How about a treasure hunt with friends. You pass out the first clue. Be sure to make the clues easy and not too difficult. When your partner comes to the last place, be there along with everyone else waiting holding the ring out in your hand ready to propose.

What men and women look for in an ideal partner

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What do you look for in a relationship? Perhaps you’d like someone to make you laugh, or a person who could cook you an amazing three-course meal. Each of us thinks we have specific ideals and desires when it comes to choosing a long-term partner. But many studies have shown that there are factors that all of us look for, and ones where men and women differ according to preference.

A research associate at Binghampton University suggested that women have evolved to “invest far more in a relationship than a man, and so are better at… selecting a new partner”.

That same need to choose a good “mate” also makes women very "selective" about who they date.

A study by Shackelford, Schmitt, and Buss in 2005 used data from a survey of 4,499 men and 5,310 women from 37 cultures located on six continents and five islands, with an average age of 22-23 years. The results showed that preferences can be aligned on certain “trade-offs” seen in four different “dimensions”, seen below:

Love vs. Status/Resources – People make psychological trade-offs to either seek out a partner who is ambitious, with good financial prospects and high status, or who is loving and attracted to them.

Dependable/Stable vs. Looks/Health – A person looks for a lover who is primarily either stable and mature, or good looking and healthy.

Education/Intelligence vs. Desire for Home/Children – Individuals pick a mate who is either more highly educated and intelligent, or more oriented toward desiring a home and children.

Sociability vs. Similar Religion – People seem to either focus on finding a partner who has a sociable and pleasing disposition overall, or someone who has a similar religious background.

Shakelford’s research highlights how men and women often differ on how they choose between different aspects of a person’s appearance, personality, education and dependability.

Men were found to regularly seek a loving partner who is physically attractive and healthy, while women tended to opt for a partner with status and resources, as well as someone who was educated, dependable and intelligent. The researchers found no difference between the sexes when it came to preference for sociability or matching religion.

The results suggest that, while we desire a unique combination of traits and characteristics in the person we choose to spend our lives with, it could be helpful to keep the most basic criteria in mind from the beginning, and then decide on the more specific attractive qualities.

10 Practical Tips That help men Last Longer in Bed Naturally

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How to last longer in bed – that is a question many men are curious about as they search for ways please their sexual partner. The research certainly seems to suggest lots of guys are curious about this topic. If you are a guy who is wondering how you can last longer in bed naturally, you have come to the right place. The truth is that millions of men each year struggle with performance issues. And let’s be real – most guys want to avoid reaching for prescription drugs, such like Viagra and Cialis, if they can help it.

So what are the ways you can last longer in bed naturally? Is there really anything you can do to elongate the experience? The answer is absolutely yes!

Before you try anything in the natural sense to last longer in bed, it is important that you rule out any pre-existing medical conditions that may be contributing to your intimacy woes. You might be surprised to know that even relatively minor issues, such as a cold, can have an impact on performance. And so before you try on any of the 10 suggestions made here, make sure you get checked out by your doctor. If you are taking any medications, bear in mind that some drugs absolutely can cause challenges in the bedroom. This is particularly true of anti-depression medications.

7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Flaunt Your Relationship On Social Media

I’ve dated, been in a relationship, had my heartbroken and went through an ugly custody battle all without sharing any of it on social media.The most challenging part about it is being with someone who you truly love and care about that doesn’t understand why you don’t profess your love for them on social media. It seems like in 2014, people value what you do on social media more so than what you do in real life!

In my experience posting about your relationship only causes a lot of issues, here are the first seven I could think of. Feel free to leave any I forgot to mention below.

1. It Gives Haters and Frenemies an opportunity to “prey” on your significant other – Once you upload an “usie” and you’ve tagged your “bae” your followers go follow and friend request your new boo. Now they are looking through photos of him/her making an assessment of who they are, trying to find something bad to say about them and finally some may go to the extent of flirting with them online to try and get them to engage!

2. It Makes Public What Is Meant To Be Private – In my opinion romance is one of those things that is meant to be private! Of course, to each their own, but it just seems that once you change your relationship status the force of Facebook is against you.

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12 Reasons You Should Have Sex With Your Partner Every Day

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Are you stressed? Struggling to sleep? Turns out there are a number of ailments that can be cured simply by having sex regularly. Here are twelve reasons why you and your partner should be having sex daily!

1. Sex Reduces Stress.

If you’ve had a long day at work or you’re simply feeling a little overwhelmed, then sex will help you relax and reduce your stress levels! During sex our bodies produce dopamine, endorphins and oxytocin which together help us to de-stress, increases our natural happiness levels and enhances desire.

2. Sex Is An Enjoyable Exercise.

When faced with the word ‘workout’ many of us will recoil in horror, unless of course that workout involves sex. Throughout sex our bodies are continually experiencing physiological changes that are consistent with an exercise routine. Our breathing rates rise which in turn burns calories, which means that if you have sex just three times a week you can burn around 7,500 calories a year. That’s the same as running 75 miles!

‘Sex is a really great form of exercise,’ says Joseph J. Pinzone, MD. CEO and medical director of Amai Wellness. ‘Like with exercise, consistency helps maximize the benefits.’

10 SMART Ways To Be Closer Than Ever In A Long Distance Relationship

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Intimacy is a key aspect of any healthy relationship or marriage. It's based on a deep knowledge of one another, which typically comes from spending time together. That's why being in a long-distance relationship or marriage brings on special challenges to, both, emotional and physical intimacy.

Without spending time together on a regular basis, we miss out on all the little details that help to define our partner. We don't know what radio station he listens to in the car, or if he's changed his morning routine. We might not hear about that new friend at work, or her favorite new television show. And while these details may seem unimportant, knowing them undoubtedly makes us feel closer to our partner, and helps build intimacy.

Similarly, physical intimacy, the comfort and familiarity we get from being physically close to one another — whether it be holding hands, kissing, or shared sexual experiences— is super-important. Long-distance couples have very limited time together, therefore limiting their time to develop a physically intimate relationship. Some long-distance couples are able to have frequent, long conversations, which help to overcome some of these challenges. In fact, some of these couples get to know each other quite well because of these lengthy, late night Skype chats. Still, without spending the time together, intimacy can suffer.

The Top 8 Reasons Women Cheat: This May Surprise You!

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Most women have been taught since childhood to be "good little girls", "behave like a lady", and "grin and bear it”. Remember hearing the saying "little girls are made of sugar and spice, and all things nice"?Fast forward to the 21st century, where women are now allowed to be tough, to say NO, to speak their mind, to become CEO's and to enjoy sex. Women have become more assertive and in tune to their needs, wants and desires.

Some men like the fact that women are able to "talk the talk" and "walk the walk" while others feel intimidated by it. Without a doubt, this change has had a great impact on relationships between men and women, specifically the actions and behaviors of women.

According to 2012 statistics from the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 14% of married women have cheated compared to 22% of married men. Although women are not exceeding men in cheating,women are having emotional affairs and sex behind their man's back. However, when a woman cheats, she is usually cheating for emotional intimacy while a man usually cheats for physical pleasure. 

Women are still emotionally invested in their relationships. Women want to feel desired, wanted and irresistable. It's quite phenomenal how far women have come in this world, from women's lib, entering the workforce, becoming professionals, breadwinners of the family, and now getting their needs met;even if it means cheating. Now get ready to see what I reveal about why women cheat.

1. Lack of attention and intimacy: 

How long can you go without receiving love and attention before you look somewhere else? Some can go for only days or weeks, and others can go for years. However, in general, women need and desire intimacy, physical touch, and mental and emotional attention. If you are not receiving this from your husband or boyfriend, it will only be a matter of time and you may seek it from another i.e. a caring guy friend, the attentive guy who feeds your emotional needs at your workplace, or the hot trainer at the gym. Women deprived of attention, compliments, and compassion; usually have emotional affairs. That doesn't mean it won't lead to sex, but initially they crave the attention and compassion that has been absent from their relationship.

The 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat

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Men who engage in sexual and romantic entanglements after making a vow of monogamy do so for a variety of underlying psychological reasons:

1. He’s a liar. 
   He never intended to be monogamous, despite his commitment. He doesn’t understand that his vow of fidelity is a sacrifice made to and for his relationship and the person he professes to love. This man views monogamy as something to be worked around rather than embraced.
2. He is insecure. Deep down, he feels that he is too young, too old, too fat, too thin, too poor, too stupid, or too whatever to be desirable. He uses flirtation, porn, and extramarital sex as a way to feel better about himself, to reassure himself that he is still desirable, worthwhile, and “good enough.”
3. He is immature. He thinks that as long as his partner doesn’t find out, he’s not hurting anybody. He doesn’t understand that significant others almost always know when something is up. He doesn’t “get” that his partner will eventually find out what’s been going on, and when that occurs, it won’t be pretty.
4. He is damaged. Perhaps he is acting out early trauma experiences, such as physical abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse. His formative wounds have left him unable or unwilling to fully commit himself to another person. He may also seek sexual intensity outside his relationship as a way to self-medicate (escape from) his emotional and psychological pain.

10 THINGS WOMEN DON’T WANT MEN TO KNOW ABOUT THEM

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We are the fairer sex and though the woman presented to the outside world might be cool, calm and invariably well put together, there are certain things that she would rather you didn’t know about what goes on behind closed doors (literally and figuratively). These are some of those hushed up universal traits.

1. We will look much worse than you when we wake up. It’s a crime of nature that all men seem to look exactly the same in the morning as they do at any other time of the day. Fresh. Women, however, have to contend with last night’s make up and the not-so-great effect it has on our morning faces. You have been warned.

2. How much we have stalked you on Social Media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, you name it, before we meet you, we will have exhausted it to find out what we can about you. This also extends to ex-girlfriends as well. We will know what they look like and who their friends are. However, if you ever ask us about this the strategy is always deny deny deny.

3.We don’t always wear sexy, or even remotely attractive, underwear. We all have more than a few pairs we would rather you didn’t see.

10 Things a Real Man Does When He’s in a Relationship

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Some women feel a “Real Man” doesn’t exist—that he is impossible to find. Other women do not want someone like him. On the other hand, some men think they are the very definition of a “Real Man.” Other men feel there is no such thing. One thing is true, though: Those men who think they are the very definition of a “Real Man” and those who think they are not are both very often wrong.

If you want to know if you are a real man or are in a relationship with a real man, watch the actions. A real man behaves so different from the selfish frat boy types you see everywhere that you can’t fail to notice the difference. He is a gentleman—good for more than just the first few months. Importantly, a real man does things so well when he is in a relationship that you just have to love him and his style.

1. A real man loves and respects his woman for who she is.

He might not love her all the time, but he loves her. Not just her body, her possessions and her status, but all of her! He’s aware that as beautiful as her body is now, physical beauty fades. He therefore focuses his love and attention on her true beauty, which is found within her sensibilities and personality. He treats her like a lady, with dignity and respect. He doesn’t mind cooking her favorite meal, taking her out to wine and dine and paying the bills. He also expects love and respect from her.

10 Good Reasons to Save Sex Until Marriage

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Purity and chastity seem to be virtues that have gone out of fashion. The crisis of values ​​has led many young people to see sex as the center of their dating relationship. Sexually active men are considered "winners" and women "experienced," while someone who saves him or herself in chastity is taken to be a prude, sexually incapable, or repressed by the Church. However, the reality is completely the opposite. Let’s take a look at 10 reasons to promote sexual abstinence among our youth.

1. It promotes good communication in dating. When a couple practices abstinence, their communication is good because they are not just focused on pleasure but on the joy of sharing their views and experiences; moreover, their conversations are deeper. By contrast, physical intimacy is an easy way to relate, but it overshadows other forms of communication. It is a way of avoiding the real work involved in emotional intimacy, like talking about deep personal issues and working on the basic differences between the two of you.

2. The friendship in your relationship grows. Physical closeness can lead teenagers think they are emotionally close, when in fact they are not. A romantic relationship essentially consists in cultivating a friendship, and there is no friendship without conversation and shared interests. Personal conversation creates friendships and helps us to discover one another and get to know the other’s qualities and flaws. Some young people are driven by passion, and when they get to know each other more deeply, they end up disenchanted. And they did not get to know each other because they never got to be friends; instead, they were "friends with benefits."

8 reasons you're not getting orgasms

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Having an orgasm shouldn't be like solving a difficult math problem but for a lot of women, it really can seem like that. Cosmopolitan.com spoke with several doctors to find out the real reasons why you're not getting there. ​

1. You're on a medication that is making orgasms nearly impossible

Doctors say medications like SSRIs (used to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions) can diminish sex hormones in the body, and often lead to having crappy orgasms or no orgasms at all. So if the sex is actually good and it's just not happening for you, that could be why. Talk to your doctor and see if there's another medication with fewer sexual side effects that you could be taking. 

10 Definitive Ways To Tell You’re In Love With The Right Someone

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Falling in love is one of the most exciting, rewarding and scariest things you could ever do.Once you’re in love with someone, it’s hard to remember how you lived without him or her. Of course, you were alive before you met this person, but you really didn’t start “living” until the two of you met.I remember when I first fell in love with my girlfriend; it was a very scary feeling, as I had managed to elude love for the entirety of my life before her. I specifically remember the transition from when I liked Vanessa to when I began to love her.

Vanessa went from being someone who made me smile to being the greatest catalyst of the happiness and joy in my life. She went from a gorgeous girl I met to the most beautiful girl I know. She went from my crush to the love of my life.

Everyone experiences love differently, and at different times. Even the meaning of love is extremely subjective, but I say for certain that anyone who’s experienced it knows it’s the best feeling ever.

Here are 10 ways to know if you might be in love — rather than in like — with someone:

1. The best part of your day

As Childish Gambino said, “When I’m alone, I’d rather be with you.” Seeing my girlfriend is always the highlight of my day. If you really love someone, you never truly get tired of him or her.

10 Do’s And Don’t’s Of Dating Multiple People

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Okay, so I jut turned 26 years old. It’s not “old-old” in the scheme of the human experience/geologic time, but it feels kinda old to me right now. I’ve had a few serious relationships, and some of them ended because of my own shortcomings, some ended because of his shortcomings, and some ended because I/him/we were so desperate to BE in a relationship that we took what we could get, regardless of actual compatibility. Nonetheless, after the last one, I realized that I might be in a stage of my life where I honestly can’t rely on my own judgment when it comes to men. It’s pathetic, but at least I can admit it. So, I’m doing this new thing where I just openly date a heap of dudes, and am going to remain ACTIVELY AND WILLFULLY SINGLE for at least a year. I’ve been doing it for about 6 months. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

DO: Date multiple people.

If you’re doing the single thing, go on with your bad self and GET SOME. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with seeing multiple people at the same time.

DON’T: Feel guilty.

If you’re upfront and not being shady or secretive about your actions, there is no reason to feel guilty. There’s a major difference between confessing your love for someone and going out to dinner.

DO: Attempt to get to know said people, rather than just sleeping with them.

Dating multiples is one thing, fucking multiples is another. Personally, I’ve got love for both sides, but if you’re a relatively young person who’s just “trying to find yourself (gag), I highly recommend making a sincere attempt at getting to know those you choose go out with. After all, isn’t part of finding yourself figuring out what kind of people you’re really into?

DON’T: Develop feelings.

10 things men find unattractive in women

Women seem to notice everything that is "wrong" with another woman. They can easily spot any makeup disaster, ugly hairdo or tacky outfit. But what about men? Will those who understand nothing of fashion or feminine things also notice when a woman is ill-groomed?

he answer is yes. Most men can tell when a woman is trying too hard and not pulling something off. Here are 10 things they hate most: 

1. Extreme hairstyles 

A woman with hair full of volumizing product and variously placed bobby pins walks into the room. You think she will attract the attention of all the men at the party. Will it attract attention? Yes, but I doubt if any man wants to get near that rat's nest for any other reason than to see what is holding all of it up. Most men prefer long, loose, soft and silky hair, not sticky hairspray and hard gels. 

2. Masked faces 

Foundation is used to hide imperfections, fine lines and blemishes. However, it should be applied as a thin, even layer, and in a shade that blends right in to your skin. Overuse can make it look like you came out with a layer of clay on your face. When applied correctly, no one should be able to tell that you are hiding imperfections on your face. Remember, less is always more. 

3. Sticky eyelashes 

You know that effect when a woman uses too much mascara -- her eyelashes all stick together and smear black with each blink. Nothing about that look is attractive. Use good quality mascara that dries quickly and does not smudge. After applying, use an eyelash brush to remove any excess off of your lashes. Men love beautiful and expressive eyes, free of black clumps. 

This is why You Always have a Relationship failure

Pure love cannot be given, it can only be shared by two beings of equal pure intensity.pure love doesn't expect anything nor does it demand something. It's natural, gracious and freezing.

It Took me three days to write this Article .If you pay vivid attention to this Article, You could save your current or future Relationship and That would save you from having a relationship failure just as;Nadia Buari and Michael Essien, Okyeame Kwame and Nana Ama Mcbrown, Yvonne Nelson and Iyanya, Amber Rose and wiz khalifa, Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels.

Love!! Everybody has their own definition for it right? Some people love their cats ,their dogs ,cars,their shoes ,some people love their husbands ,some people love sex.one thing for sure is that every body love to be loved but not many people are good at it but the question still remains .what the hell is it ? The Truth is we have forgotten what real love is. Our ideas about love are mostly from story books ,romantic movies ,popular songs and Facebook memes and they all show fuzzy type of love and as you are aware in your own life,this ideas on based are flawed .They are based on ownership and selfishness ."you are my bae, my sweet heart .i love you but only if you are with me".Thats a possessive type of love right? That's a love of which strings attached; Impure type of love.Ask yourself this question; Who do you hate ? It's probably somebody you use to love right?

12 Things Men Don't Care About When Having Sex

We're having sex. We could get stabbed and not notice for hours. We're not going to notice your hairy legs.

1. Whether or not your vagina smells like a field of fresh lilies. If your vagina literally smells like a field full of flowers, that might be a cause for concern. But a vagina is supposed to smell like a vagina. Plus, it's not like Yankee Candle is ever going to put out a "Balls" scent, so we're pretty much even. Most guys either actively like the way you smell down there or are pretty neutral on the whole thing.

2. Whether or not you're hairless like a sex dolphin. Unless you suffer from hypertrichosis, skipping out on shaving for a few days isn't going to be a deal-breaker. Considering most guys would put their lives on the line for the opportunity to bang, getting a pube in our mouth is a pretty tame risk to take. Also "sex dolphins" aren't actually a thing. Don't Google that.

3. How wet (or not wet) you are. There's no such thing as too wet. There also is such a thing as lube. Neither of these things are issues.

4. Any sounds your vagina may make during intercourse. Weird sex noises are totally normal and the only way they're horrible is when you stop mid-coitus to be like, "Oh, man. That was gross." No, it wasn't. What's gross is having sex one moment and then not having sex the next just because apparently you never shoved your hand in a tube of Gak growing up. This is what happens when you shove something into something tight and wet. Air escapes violently.

10 Ways To Know Your Relationship Is Over

How do you know your relationship is over? In a general sense, most of us can agree it's when the bad experiences with your significant other start to outweigh the good.

Still, there's often one single moment that signifies the end of a relationship -- whether or not we recognize it at the time. On Saturday, Redditors on the Ask Reddit board shared the moment they realized their relationship had run its course. Check out what they had to say below.

1. Your number one source of stress is your significant other. 

"Being with your S.O. should be something that takes away stress, but over the course of a year, my S.O. became my number one cause of stress."

2. You can't see yourself being with your S.O. for the long haul.

"We were at a wedding I was in, and multiple times this thought passed through my mind: 'This will never be us.' It wasn't even a question, it was a certainty. It was scary as hell. He noticed something was off, I eventually talked about how I was feeling, and it came out that while things were great right now, we both wanted something different down the road. We called it off and have been on great terms ever since, but damn... that moment. At a crossroads with one way leading to denial and the other leading to the terrifyingly unfamiliar."

3. There's a breakdown in communication -- and that's OK with you. 

"I knew it was over when I started genuinely forgetting to talk to him and wouldbarely think about him anymore. I had just started university and he was in his final year. We'd been together almost three and a half years but we were at different points in our lives. I knew I would end things eventually -- it's just actually doing it which is the hard part."

4. You're happier alone than with your partner. 

"When not being with her made me happier than being with her. Once I had been away for long enough that the hormone blinds on my eyes peeled away, I finally saw all the red flags clearly for what they were and kicked myself for being such an idiot."

5 Tips for Avoiding Conflict in Your Relationship

One weekend my husband and I got into a fight over a pillowcase. It was one of those times where it was clearly his fault, and I was sure he would apologize the next day. He didn't. Instead he seemed surprised that I wasn't apologizing to him.

How could we have such different views of the same conflict? Which one of us was right?

It turns out that we were both right, in our own way. Misunderstandings like the one that led to our fight occur because people tend to be naïve realists(link is external). We believe that we see social interactions as they truly are, and that other people see them the same way that we do. However, one of the most enduring contributions of social psychology is theunderstanding that two people can interpret the same social interaction in very different ways, based on their own personal knowledge and experiences (Asch, 1952).

I thought my husband had taken my pillowcase as a joke. He knew he had done it by accident. These different pieces of knowledge led us to interpret the same conversation in very different ways. Our misunderstanding is not uncommon. In close relationships there will inevitably be times when our personal experiences lead us to interpret interactions differently than our partners. These interpretations may be due to chronic differences in culture or the way we were raised. For example, you and your partner may disagree about whether or not to be affectionate in public because one of you was raised by affectionateparents while the other's parents looked down on public affection. Different interpretations may also be due to something in the moment, such as getting upset with your partner for being late but not knowing that his boss stopped them on his way out of the office. 

What does the psychological research suggest you do the next time your partner shows up late for an event, declines going to dinner with your friends, or otherwise does something that offends you in a major way? 

Refrain from making a snap judgment. You weren't misled when you were taught that first impressions matter. People tend to anchor(link is external) onto their initial impression of a situation, and have a hard time forming a new one, even in the light of disconfirming information. When you first realize that you and your partner have differing opinions, tell yourself that you are going to wait until you have all the facts before you interpret the situation. 

5 surprising ways you're not protected during sex

For the most part, it's easy to have safe sex — use protection and a method of birth control that works for you, and talk about your sexual histories — but there are also a lot of ways that you might think you're protected but aren't.

1. Yes, you can get an STD from oral sex. Viruses like HPV and herpes also live inside the mouth and can easily be transmitted to your genital areas because the lining of the vagina is very similar to the lining of the mouth. So dental dams and condoms are actually necessary. Sucks, I know. 

2. And you can get an STD if he comes on your face and it gets in your eye. Yes, sadly you can HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C via come-in-eye.​ So basically everything is scary and keep your wits about you. ​Or just ask if he's been tested recently before he gives you a facial.

3. Even if he's wearing a condom, you can still get HPV if your crotch skin touches his crotch skin. Any skin-to-skin contact can transmit viruses like HPV through tiny breaks in the skin (like a little cut from shaving) on either of you. 

4. You can still totally get pregnant while on your period. ​Taking out your tampon and having sex while thinking, Ah, yes I am safe, is actually not a foolproof plan because your ovulation timing is variable and may not coincide with the timing of your menses. Your chances of getting pregnant during your period are very small (less than 1 percent), but it's still not zero, so better to use protection anyway.

5 perfectly fabulous reasons to date younger men

Think you can't date a younger man? Think again. Here are five fabulous reasons to date younger men, and love every minute of it!Reason 

1: He loves your experience

Your experience is valuable -- whether you're 50 or 65. And what a man your own age may view as "baggage," a younger guy sees as fascinating territory you've traveled -- and you're willing to share.

Think of all the things you two can discuss -- and you can take the lead and enjoy being the mentor. Everything from the business world to the books you read, and the pleasures you care to indulge in during private moments.He's the beneficiary of your lessons and your humor, and yes, that experience applies to the way you handle yourself in bed.

Reason 2: He's open-minded

Sure, we all tend to grow more opinionated as we get a little older, and some of us are young at heart and open-minded forever. But we may be more likely to find an enthusiastic cheerleader and non-judgmental partner in a person who is on the younger side.