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"A good relationship isn't determined by the day-to-day. Sure, there are fun dinner dates and gloriously Instagrammable trips to the beach, but how you handle the tough stuff is what really matters. A lot of relationships sizzle-then-fizzle because troublesome topics are swept under the rug! Whether your boyfriend's being rude in front of friends or your girlfriend's lateness is driving you crazy, we're here to help you tackle these issues without worry. (And, if it's not working out and you want to talk to 'em about how not to be your significant other? We've got that, too.)\n\nThings are amazing when we're alone, but he's/she's a completely different person when we're in public.\n\n The ol' Jekyll &amp;amp; Hyde routine is nothing new, but thankfully it can be addressed pretty easily. It's likely your main squeeze won't realize they're doing something wrong unless they're blatantly called out on it, so the next time your BF or GF jokingly puts you down or acts in an uncool way while you're out with friends, pull 'em aside and calmly point out that you don't like that behavior. Then get back to the party! (Seriously!) Discussing it in depth then and there will only cause unwanted drama amid innocent bystanders. Once you two are alone again though, explain how that little thing you pointed out has been happening a lot, and that it really bothers you. Give or take a few slip-ups, the problem should rectify itself. If it keeps happening\u2014even after repeat reminders\u2014then they've clearly progressed from off-handedly rude to full-on disrespectful. And then? Well, you may need to think twice about the relationship.\n\nThere's this one thing they do that drives me insane. How do I get 'em to cut it out?\n\n So, your boyfriend can never remember weekend plans. Or maybe your girlfriend is constantly late. Surprise: This is actually a good thing! Everyone's got a relationship blind spot, and half the battle is being able to pinpoint what it is. Only when you've got the issue identified, you can work together to fix the bad habit. Tell your S.O. why it bothers you when they do that one thing, and explore the deeper meaning behind it. Maybe when they forget plans, it feels like they're forgetting you, or when they're big-time late, it makes you feel unimportant. Once they know how those actions affect you, work together to right those little wrongs. And remember\u2014you have a relationship blind spot too! Leave an opening in your conversation for your boyfriend or girlfriend to express what might be bugging them about you. The sooner you're both on the same page, the sooner you can move through these issues together.\n\nI think it's too soon to meet each other's parents, but my S.O. disagrees (or vice versa!). What do we do?\n\n In this case, you've got four parties to balance\u2014you, your parents, your beau, and their 'rents\u2014so you have to tread carefully. If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to do the meet-and-greet and you disagree (or the other way around), decide what the driving force behind the urgency is. If you guys hang out with each other's friends, get along with one another's roommates, and know both your class schedules by heart? Then, yes, it's natural progression for that notoriously awkward encounter to happen sooner rather than later. You (or he or she) needs to express your concerns, but ultimately suck it up. Sorry, there's a not a lot to discuss there! But, if one of you wants to use a family get-together to fast-track the relationship, it could be a sign to take a step back and let it breathe. Talk about where you feel like you're at versus where they want to be. Regardless of if you escalate the issue or put a pin in the discussion though, make sure you're both in agreement about what you're going to do and when it will happen.\n\nWe're having some issues, physically.\n\n Whether you're giving your partner feedback, discussing contraception or STDs, or admitting you don't like that thing they think you like, a chat about physical stuff can be nerve-wracking on both ends. Decide in advance what you want to discuss, and go at it like you'd rip off a BandAid \u2014make it swift and to-the-point, and get all your thoughts out there at the beginning. Since intimacy is already such a heavy topic, be kind, but don't tiptoe around the thing you've been dying to say (especially if it's about your own health and safety). These things can take some time and patience to sort out, but they're important, and your BF or GF will appreciate how open you are. After all, what's the point of a relationship if you can't talk this out?"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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