Relationships Archives - Partners in Fire

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Society Tells Us Choosing Money over Love is Wrong – Here’s Why It’s Not

Which is more important, money or love? It seems like a trick question, meant to rage people into thinking about gold-diggers or hobosexuals. But if … Read more

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Dear Men: 15 Things the Women in Your Life Wish You’d Understand

They say men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. Many women think that’s true because no matter how much they try to explain … Read more

A couple sits on opposite ends of the couch, ignoring each other and avoiding the conflict.

12 Bright Waving Red Flags We’re Embarrassed to Admit We Ignored

Why do we ignore the glaring red flags that toxic situations wave? Most of the time, it’s because we’re wearing rose colored glasses and can’t … Read more

You can't fix him. A woman sits across the table from a man. They're in a deep conversation and she looks empathetic, like he's broken and she wants to fix him.

You Can’t Fix Him. These 10 Likely Outcomes of Trying Aren’t Great

Women often enter relationships with rose-colored glasses. She sees him for who he is, flaws and all, but she’s positive that all he needs is … Read more

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Bad Advice to Give to a Friend: 14 Ways Girls Give Toxic Dating Advice

People often give advice when they don’t know how to act themselves. Teenagers are usually the worst culprits, repeating words of wisdom they believe are … Read more

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19 Horrifying First Date Stories that Will Make You Swear Off Dating

Have you ever had a first date go so incredibly badly that it made you swear off dating forever? These folks have. And some of … Read more

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The 12 Biggest Causes of Marital Strife that Destroy Relationships

Marriage is a lifetime commitment, but there will always be issues when two people join their lives together and attempt to compromise on their goals … Read more

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Are Boys or Girls Easier to Raise? That’s the Wrong Question

Are boys or girls easier to raise? According to a 2018 Gallup poll, American parents think boys are easier to raise by a whopping 2 … Read more

A happy man presents a gift to his girlfriend, who is trying to look surprised but clearly hates it. The photo showcases a bad gift giver boyfriend.

Bad Gift Giver or Bad Boyfriend? The Truth about His Horrible Gifts

Does your boyfriend see you as an extension of themselves, or as a whole person with unique wants and desires? Does he even care about … Read more

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Are Women’s Standards Too High? Differences in Dating Standards Reveal the Truth

Dating is rough. Ask anyone on the dating market, and they’ll talk your ear off about how tough it is to find a suitable mate. … Read more