by Mumstrosity.com | Feb 3, 2020 | Relationship Advice
If your partner seems distant, ask what they need rather than deciding that their gender or a change in texting explains it. “Space” can mean a quiet evening, more time for friends, a pause after an argument or uncertainty about the relationship itself. A workable...
by Mumstrosity.com | Jan 13, 2020 | Relationship Advice
After a lie, a broken agreement or another breach of trust, you may want answers, distance, repair or time to decide. You do not have to promise forgiveness or stay in the relationship before you can take the hurt seriously. If you are considering rebuilding trust,...
by Mumstrosity.com | Dec 20, 2019 | Dating Tips
Falling in love can bring curiosity, excitement, uncertainty or a quieter feeling of connection. You may want to understand a new attraction without knowing yet what the other person wants. Use these ten prompts in any order to reflect on your experience and the...
by Mumstrosity.com | Dec 2, 2019 | Relationship Advice
Thinking about getting back together with an ex can bring hope, loneliness, affection and uncertainty at once. Before making contact, consider whether contact would be welcome and whether you both want to explore a different relationship from the one that ended. You...
by Mumstrosity.com | Nov 14, 2019 | Relationship Advice
A partner who seems distant can leave you wondering whether they are unhappy with the relationship. Less conversation, changed plans or less physical affection may be worth discussing, but none of these tells you another person’s feelings with certainty. Start with...
by Mumstrosity.com | Nov 1, 2019 | Relationship Advice
Early dating can bring excitement alongside uncertainty. You may want to be open while also protecting your time and privacy. There is no perfect sequence of messages, disclosures or dates that makes another person choose a relationship. These seven pitfalls are...
by Mumstrosity.com | Oct 17, 2019 | Relationship Advice
A relationship can last a long time and still leave someone unhappy or restricted. When you ask what makes a relationship work, consider the experience of both people: whether you can choose freely, feel respected and make arrangements that fit your lives. These...
by Mumstrosity.com | Sep 30, 2019 | Relationship Advice
When dating has been disappointing, “unlucky in love” may feel like the simplest explanation. You can acknowledge that disappointment without turning it into a judgement about your worth or deciding that you must try harder indefinitely. Timing, opportunity and...
by Mumstrosity.com | Sep 25, 2019 | Relationship Advice
It can be exciting to spend more time with someone new. You may find yourself rearranging plans or thinking about them often. Enjoying a relationship does not mean you have done something wrong, and wanting closeness does not make you a burden. The aim is to make room...
by Mumstrosity.com | Aug 12, 2019 | Relationship Advice
Asking for what you need can feel awkward, especially if you hope your partner will notice without being told. A clear conversation can help you understand each other, but it cannot make someone agree or guarantee that the relationship will meet every need. Use these...
