Mélanie Berliet

The greatest gift is getting to be yourself day in and day out. It is such a relief not to pretend—ever, not even for a second, because you are so certain that you are loved by another person for exactly who you are.

When you catch them staring at you with those crazy eyes that basically say, “I adore you and I’m yours for good.”

You don’t need a fairytale ending, let alone a fairytale life. What you need is a partner who gets it—who understands that it’s going to be tough and who’s prepared to dive in anyway.

“She was perfect, or so I thought until I caught her one night…”

If a Taurus is the object of your affection, prepare to get touch-feely because physicality is important to these sensual creatures.

Real men share their exact strategies for being loyal boyfriends.

Here’s your guide to domestic bliss.

You’ve got better things to do than learn how to bake bread from scratch or prepare the perfect chocolate soufflé.

Sunday Funday, better than a Monday.

Massachusetts: You have zero respect for the letter “r.”

Calling your boyfriend or girlfriend for the answer to a puzzle you just can’t solve, like where the extra paper towels are hiding, or what your brother said at dinner the other night that cracked you both up so much.

When one person mentions their ex a little too fondly, leading the other to tumble down the jealousy rabbit hole and squander precious time and mental energy questioning EVERYTHING.

Seeing the best in someone else is a key component to lasting love. It is the magic pixie dust that makes long-term commitment possible, the bubblewrap every couple needs surrounding their partnership.

When you catch yourself silently narrating the story of your relationship in your head because it makes you so happy to relive every stage of your own modern romance.

By coordinating your looks, you’re making a major commitment. It’s a subtle but serious way to say that you’re in it forever—and you couldn’t be happier to have found each other.

Real men and women describe the dirty sexual fantasies they’ve conjured while they sleep.

I was an asshole i love u can we make up now?

This person will push you to find happiness where you’ve long forgotten happiness exists, nudging the dormant pieces of your soul residing deep within.