I'll just add some quick tips here for those of you who are already in a relationship, and for those who may be venturing into the LTR zone.
First off, make sure you're happy in the relationship. You have to seriously look at how you and your girl interact, and see if you are, in fact, happy in the relationship. Many times, guys who go into a relationship for the first time thinking "oh ****, finally, I'm in a relationship" end up dating the girl just to be with someone. Wrong. You date a girl to be happier, that is to say, females should not be the only thing that makes you happy.
Ok, so you're happy in the relationship, second thing to keep in mind is that a relationship is about communication. Yes, communication. No bull**** in this one. If there' s a break in communication the relationship will not last. Good communication leads to less to zero fighting or arguing. My girl and I are in a 10 month'er and haven't had a major argument. (Later, I'll describe the right ways and wrong ways to argue, yes there are un-acceptable ways of arguing)
Finally, the last important thing I can think of at the moment is something called "sacrifice". A relationship isn't a self-automated machine, it needs sacrifice of energy and even one's own happiness at times. Doing things out of the way for your girlfriend, such as randomly buying her a rose, or taking her out to a nice dinner, will further bond your relationship.
Even though it is hard for you guys to admit, a relationship is more work for the guy, than the girl. We, as men, have the duty of giving pleasure to our women, but at the same time receiving it as well. We are the Gods of pleasure and we are what women desire. However, the only way to maintain this Godlike status is to keep a watchful eye, making sure that your woman does indeed reward you for what you're doing or what you've done. Furthermore never give too much pleasure to your woman. When I say that, I mean, being a nice guy who's always trying to impress his new g/f by constantly buying things and whatnot. You guys should get the idea by now.
Final note: A relationship is like a balance. Both parties are supposed to give equal amounts of energy into the relationship. If you find yourself giving more than your girl, she's using you. If you find she's giving more than you, watch yourself, you might get dropped.
First off, make sure you're happy in the relationship. You have to seriously look at how you and your girl interact, and see if you are, in fact, happy in the relationship. Many times, guys who go into a relationship for the first time thinking "oh ****, finally, I'm in a relationship" end up dating the girl just to be with someone. Wrong. You date a girl to be happier, that is to say, females should not be the only thing that makes you happy.
Ok, so you're happy in the relationship, second thing to keep in mind is that a relationship is about communication. Yes, communication. No bull**** in this one. If there' s a break in communication the relationship will not last. Good communication leads to less to zero fighting or arguing. My girl and I are in a 10 month'er and haven't had a major argument. (Later, I'll describe the right ways and wrong ways to argue, yes there are un-acceptable ways of arguing)
Finally, the last important thing I can think of at the moment is something called "sacrifice". A relationship isn't a self-automated machine, it needs sacrifice of energy and even one's own happiness at times. Doing things out of the way for your girlfriend, such as randomly buying her a rose, or taking her out to a nice dinner, will further bond your relationship.
Even though it is hard for you guys to admit, a relationship is more work for the guy, than the girl. We, as men, have the duty of giving pleasure to our women, but at the same time receiving it as well. We are the Gods of pleasure and we are what women desire. However, the only way to maintain this Godlike status is to keep a watchful eye, making sure that your woman does indeed reward you for what you're doing or what you've done. Furthermore never give too much pleasure to your woman. When I say that, I mean, being a nice guy who's always trying to impress his new g/f by constantly buying things and whatnot. You guys should get the idea by now.
Final note: A relationship is like a balance. Both parties are supposed to give equal amounts of energy into the relationship. If you find yourself giving more than your girl, she's using you. If you find she's giving more than you, watch yourself, you might get dropped.
