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Build An Intimate, Interdependent Relationship With These 15 Steps

You know the saying, “it takes two to tango?”

You can say the same about creating and maintaining a healthy, intimate relationship with your significant other.

It requires two people willing to be vulnerable, share their feelings and thoughts, communicate effectively, and support one another.

While there is no surefire recipe for building the perfect relationship, certain ingredients are essential for creating a strong, intimate bond.

Let’s learn more about interdependent relationships, what they are, and how you can create one with your partner.

68 Fake Friends Quotes About The Posers Who Hurt You

by Barrie Davenport

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Even if you make friends easily, there’s no guarantee that any of your friends will stick by you when things get dark.

Fake friends are easy to find, and most of them will hang on until they get what they want from you — or until they realize they won’t get that after all.

But how do you tell fake friends from real ones, before they betray or abandon you?

The fake friends quotes below can help with that.

Written by people who’ve learned the hard way how to spot a poser, they can help you find out who your fake friends are.

Busted! 13 Habits of a Guilty Snapchat Cheater

by Barrie Davenport

woman smiling looking at phone Snapchat Cheating

Your heart sinks every time your partner's phone buzzes with a Snapchat notification.

You wonder who they're snapping and what they're sending back and forth on the notorious cheater's app.

While Snapchat's fleeting messages seem innocent on the surface, certain behaviors could point to infidelity.

Don't ignore those sneaking suspicions – your intuition is often correct.

If you're wondering whether your partner is being unfaithful on Snapchat, read on for 13 revealing signs that something secretive is afoot.

25 Top Signs A Girl Likes You But Is Trying Not To Show It

by Barrie Davenport

couple on bikes, signs a girl likes you but is trying not to show it

You probably have someone specific in mind if you’re asking, “How do I know if a girl likes me?”

She seems to like having you around, and you want to know whether she likes you that way.

It would surely help if you knew the signs she secretly likes you.

Maybe she’s not ready to tell you how she feels.

But if you have feelings for her, and she’s showing the signs described in this post, you have reason to hope.

Read on to learn more about these signs, as well as the reasons she may be hiding what she feels.

11 Must-Know Characteristics Of A Transactional Relationship

by Barrie Davenport

Transactional love might sound like an oxymoron, and Hollywood hasn't helped show the reality of these emotionless relationships.

One of the most sensationalized transactional relationships was Christian Grey and Anatasia Steele in 50 Shades of Grey, complete with a legal non-disclosure agreement and terms of the deal.

Transactional relationships aren't always about sex.

In fact, there are many more “benefits” than meet the eye.

Financial security, power, and lifestyle could all be motivating factors.