“You can just look your partner in the eye and swear you have telekinetic powers, you've got communication locked down.”— Frank Kobola, cosmopolitan.com
“Maybe a friend is someone who wants your updates. Even if they're boring. Or sad. Or annoyingly cutesy.”— E. Lockhart, amazon.com
“Having an emotional connection with someone means that you aren’t scared to tell him what you like and how you want him to do it to you. Being able to open up will only make the experience better for both of you.”— Angelica Bottaro, bolde.com
“Basically, if you talk to him about a problem or concern you’re having about the relationship and he just brushes it aside and says, ‘that’s ridiculous’, he’s manipulating you. Any time you’re feeling upset about something in the relationship your partner should be open and understanding, no matter…”— Bella Pope, thetalko.com
“You may think he’s being kind and considerate by allowing you to get your say in first, but he’s really just using this as a means to manipulate you. Think about it. If you’re allowed to speak first, he’s going to hear all about what your biggest concern is in what he did and how you’re feeling abou…”— Bella Pope, thetalko.com
“Stay clear about your schedule. It doesn’t feel great to send a barrage of texts only not to hear from your partner for four hours. Make sure you’re clear on each other’s schedules so you’re not assuming the worst when in actuality your S.O. is just in a client meeting.”— Sarah Gouda, purewow.com
“Let your love know about your life as it happens in real time. Did your coworker just microwave tuna again? Sharing mundane things is just as important as updating on the big stuff.”— Sarah Gouda, purewow.com
“Make sure that you always say good night and good morning, even if it’s just a text with a sun because you’re hungover. Also, having a scheduled time to talk helps us since I have a crazy busy schedule.”— Azure Arnot, buzzfeed.com
“Avoid excessive communication. It is unwise to be overly ‘sticky’ and possessive. You two don’t really have to communicate 12 hours a day to keep the relationship going.”— Keay Nigel, lifehack.org
“Showing him that you understand the situation will help in reducing the pressure on his mind. Tell him, for example, that you enjoy sex with him whether or not you reach orgasm. This will ensure that that he keeps performing without any fear of disappointing you. And as he becomes more confident, he…”— Dave Martinez, youqueen.com
“When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”— Laurie Halse Anderson, amazon.com
“Be up-front and open about what you’d like to do. As shocking as this may sound, not everyone enjoys giving or receiving a rim job, so talk about it in advance.”— Ross Benes, nymag.com
“If you're both curious and interested, just not sure how to proceed, then talk about it. Who wants to give? Who wants to receive? Sometimes it's both of you, sometimes it's just one of you.”— Selena Kitt, literotica.com
“If he texts you, don't send your answer literally five seconds afterwards.”— Jessica Booth, gurl.com
“Don't go into full detail whenever you're chatting with your crush - leaving out some stuff will make you seem a little bit more mysterious, which is another huge part of the hard to get game. When you don't give everything away, it will make him want to - and need to - try harder to get to know you…”— Jessica Booth, gurl.com
“When something happens, you want to pick up the phone to call them. They are the first person who pops into your head in good times and bad.”— Julie Keating, lovepanky.com
“Let your partner know when he’s on the right track, either by telling him what feels great or by moaning.”— Kara Jesella, health.com
“Women have girlfriends for this very reason: to bounce their irrationalities off each other.”— Kate Moretti, amazon.com
“Have your partner carry out your wishes. It could be a foot massage, brushing your hair, licking something sweet off of your favorite body parts, or providing with oral pleasure. Make sure to give them plenty of instructions and be firm.”— Kat Richter, livluv.com