What were you thinking?
Kaleigh Durkin, P.R. Manager
Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: Opinion
Congratulations! If I've done my job, you are currently approaching your two-week anniversary with your stunningly good-looking significant other, and you're happier than can be! It must be said though, that one mustn't get too attached to the 'newlywed' stage of an early relationship. It's normal for one to put on his or her best face, and act somewhat differently than they would years down the road together. I, as a girl who has spent her life in long-term relationships, am here to inform you gentlemen of a few deal-breakers. Everyone is trying to find their position in the relationship, but there are a few things that you must be aware of when entering the relationship territory. Now as I've stated before, what I'm about to say does not pertain to every guy or girl, but this is strictly from my own personal experiences, and those of my close friends. Without further ado ladies and gentlemen, "Kaleigh's list of dating deal-breakers":
1. Jealousy=relationship death: it's normal for us to want our significant other to care about us and want us to be near them and want to talk to us when we are out with our own groups of friends, but there is a fine line between being interested in genuinely talking to your significant other while he or she is out, but it is a completely different thing to be overly possessive and insanely jealous of every person that your significant other speaks to. Trust is an essential factor in ANY relationship, as we've stated, and any lack of trust will surely send your relationship over the nearest cliff.
2. Fighting is NOT sexy: we've all seen the types of movies in which the leading man sweeps in and fights off anyone who tries to get in the way of him being with his true love. This may be acceptable for Prince Charming and the Knight in Shining Armor, but when you use your fists to communicate a message, the only thing it's telling your significant other, is that you are unable to use your words, thus are unable to talk through your problems. This is a huge turn-off because no girl ever wants to feel that those fists might turn towards her direction.
1. Jealousy=relationship death: it's normal for us to want our significant other to care about us and want us to be near them and want to talk to us when we are out with our own groups of friends, but there is a fine line between being interested in genuinely talking to your significant other while he or she is out, but it is a completely different thing to be overly possessive and insanely jealous of every person that your significant other speaks to. Trust is an essential factor in ANY relationship, as we've stated, and any lack of trust will surely send your relationship over the nearest cliff.
2. Fighting is NOT sexy: we've all seen the types of movies in which the leading man sweeps in and fights off anyone who tries to get in the way of him being with his true love. This may be acceptable for Prince Charming and the Knight in Shining Armor, but when you use your fists to communicate a message, the only thing it's telling your significant other, is that you are unable to use your words, thus are unable to talk through your problems. This is a huge turn-off because no girl ever wants to feel that those fists might turn towards her direction.
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