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17 Signs a Man Loves You But Is Afraid

You know he cares about you, but something seems to hold him back.

He's sending mixed signals that confuse you: the smiles, sweet texts, and thoughtful little gifts – but then he shies away when things get more serious.

What gives?

The truth is, he may love you but still have fears about relationships.

Don't assume it's something lacking in you; his hesitation likely stems from his own issues with vulnerability or past romantic struggles.

The good news is that subtle signs can reveal his true feelings if you know what to look for.

121 Good Evening Messages And Quotes For The Ones You Love

by Barrie Davenport

How many different ways are there to say, “Have a good evening”?

Since your choice of words and overall message depend on the nature of your relationship, you've probably already found hundreds of ways to say it.

But sometimes, when the day you've had makes it harder to come up with the right words, it helps to have a list of thoughtful good evening messages to use.

We hope you find some new favorites in the list below.

You'll find them grouped according to their recipient and general mood.

Mind Matters: 25 Telltale Signs of Low Intelligence That May Surprise You

by Ron Clendenin

Have you ever wondered about the true markers of intelligence?

Intelligence is more nuanced than just academic achievements or a quick wit.

It's reflected in our everyday actions and decisions and sometimes in the subtleties we overlook.

We’ll offer a new lens through which to view intelligence, challenging conventional wisdom, and invite you to reconsider what you thought you knew.

Let's embark on this exploration together and uncover the unexpected signs of low intelligence.

75 Fun But Confusing Questions To Ask To Break The Ice

by Barrie Davenport

Question games and activities are everywhere.

You’ve likely asked or answered dozens of get-to-know-you types of questions.

But if you’re looking for something new and unexpected to break the ice, why not try some nonsensical, confusing questions they won’t see coming?

They can enliven a conversation and help people think differently, whether at a party or just chatting with friends or family.

Questions that don’t make sense can prompt us to think outside the box, open us to new possibilities, and challenge our beliefs.

They can be confounding, thought-provoking, and inspiring – but more than anything else, they will generate conversations that make us laugh and think.

So if you want to explore life's unanswerable brain-stumpers and mind-benders, we have you covered with some confusing questions to ask to get the conversation rolling.

58 Long Paragraphs For Him to Copy and Paste

by Barrie Davenport

A love letter has always been a time-honored display of affection.

Handwritten and accompanied with small tokens of feeling and passion, notes once were the only way couples professed their love in writing.

But in today's fast-paced digital world, communication is often reduced to a short 140-character quip or emoji-laced response.

These minor declarations to a lover might be sent between meetings or before a long commute home and are sometimes only canned responses or alphanumeric texts.

That is why putting your feelings into handwritten words is the ultimate sign of love and dedication.

But if you’re out of practice with declaring your love in a letter or card, finding the best sentiments can be daunting.

You may feel so deeply and profoundly that it’s near impossible to express those feelings in mere words.

When the man you love is also a best friend, confidante, supporter, and soulmate, the simple title of boyfriend or husband falls short.

And a more profuse declaration is needed.