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He Needs You To Back Off: 21 Upsetting Signs He Wants You To Leave Him Alone

by Barrie Davenport

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What is going on with that guy of yours?

Does it seem like he wants you to back off and leave him alone?

Is it a situation where you feel like you're trying to hold onto something that's slipping away?

Maybe you're in a relationship, and you're unsure if your partner wants to be with you or not.

While it's a tough spot to be in, sometimes the signs are clear as day (and other times even heart-breaking).

He went from suddenly being unavailable for conversations to ignoring your calls and now outright saying he wants space.

If you're experiencing these pushbacks, it might be time to back off and give your man what he’s asking for.

So, if you're ready to face the truth, let's dive in.

We'll review each of the signs he wants you to leave him alone in detail.

You will discover if your relationship has a fighting chance or if you should let go and move on.

How Do Men Express Their Love? 9 Most Common Ways He’ll Show You

by Barrie Davenport

couple embracing outside common ways men express love

How do you tell if a man loves you? What signs should you look for?

Whatever your partner’s personality, it helps to know the psychology of men in love. What does love feel like for a man, anyway?

All you’ve noticed is he doesn’t act the same way you do.

You’re not weird if you’re wondering whether the man in your life truly loves you.

But if he shows love in any of the nine ways described here, there’s hope.

And if you didn’t have that, you probably wouldn’t be here.

What Is A Platonic Relationship? And How To Have Platonic Friends

by Barrie Davenport

What does it mean to have a platonic relationship with someone? And what does platonic mean, anyway?

In Plato’s Symposium, guests at a banquet take turns giving speeches in honor of the god Eros and debating the true meaning of love.

Love as Plato conceived it was completely separate from lust or carnal desires. Real love brought both participants closer to the Divine.

It refined and ennobled them.

Love made both parties to it better than before.

Platonic love originally referred to love between two people of the same sex — romantic or otherwise — but now commonly refers to a nonsexual but deeply important relationship between two people of the opposite sex.

But what does a platonic relationship look like?

Feeling Bored In Class? 27 Fun Doodles To Draw To Tame The Tedium

by Barrie Davenport

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Do you ever find yourself nodding off or staring into space during class or a meeting?

Or staring blankly out the window while traveling?

Maybe you doodle in the margins of your notebook to pass the time, occupy your mind, and keep you awake.

Or perhaps you keep a journal or notebook of your doodles to look back on for inspiration.

Whatever your reason for wanting doodles to draw when bored, our list surely has something for you.

What Are Your Most Prized Possessions? (51 That Are On Most Lists)

by Barrie Davenport

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What are your most prized possessions?

And what makes them so?

You might say, “my prized possession is an old espresso maker my mother gave me when I moved out.”

Or you might jealously guard an heirloom collection of coins, vinyl records, or vintage jewelry because they remind you of departed loved ones.

Most people have something they treasure so much that losing it would cause them pain.

But what makes your prized possessions so precious to you?

And what are the benefits and downsides to your attachment?