Stacey Becker

“You weren’t invited because I didn’t think you’d want to be around other couples.”

Your day doesn’t seem complete without checking in with each other.

He just hasn’t gotten around to calling you yet as he’s been on four other dates since he saw you three days ago.

You’re not comparing this person to your previous relationships and thinking that you wish they “could be a little more like ____.”

We choose to be in relationship because we like you, not because we can’t live without you.

Be the leading role of your own movie. Don’t sit around playing second fiddle or cleaning up the messes of drama queens.

They never call, acknowledge, or celebrate your birthday — even though they throw themselves a birthday party every year, demanding everyone drop everything to attend.

They’ve had their heart broken before.

Potential employers would not view me as a junior, inexperienced applicant once they saw my old school email address. That email address meant that I had some real legal veteran knowledge, learned a few things and was loyal to something.

“Did I shower today?”

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

Reserve football time for getting your own stuff done.

Carrie was a pretty rotten girlfriend to one of the greatest guys in the show’s history. Yes, we all knew she belonged with Mr. Big, but why did she have to torture Aidan?

Is this person willing to take the next step? Are you willing to wait? Here are some signs that your relationship is not going to progress to the place you want it to go.

It’s a chance to catch up on trashy television.

Although you may be back to your happy former self, it’s generally acceptable to fantasize about several extremely annoying, though not fatal, circumstances that your ex might find themselves in. If you’re having trouble visualizing something satisfying, you can try these on for size.

It’s best not to be picky on a first date. To keep an open mind. To be accepting and spontaneous. But some behavior encountered during the first date of trying another human being on for size is beyond the acceptability spectrum.

Just remember: there’s no such thing as perfect. Just perfect for you.