“No one ever gets tired of loving. But everyone gets tired of waiting, assuming. hearing lies, saying sorry and hurting.”— Unknown, quotesgram.com
“Simply put, niceness is boring and overrated. Girls who think that being ‘nice’ is something to aspire to are most likely setting themselves up for a life of mediocrity, boredom, and cats.”— The Betches, amazon.com
“But friends don’t lean in just a little too close. They don’t grin and slap your hand as you try to change the song in the car or flirt with you in the street at 2am.”— Steven Nolan, thoughtcatalog.com
“A guy and a girl can be just friends, but at one point or another, they will fall for each other…Maybe temporarily, maybe at the wrong time, maybe too late, or maybe forever”— Dave Matthews Band, thoughtcatalog.com
“Don’t choose a relationship because you’re afraid to be alone. Or because you’re afraid you won’t find someone better. Or because you’re afraid you’re not good enough to attract someone who’s nuts about the real, true you. Be strong, not scared! You’re a tough cookie and you know you’re meant for mo…”— Amy Spencer, thelifeoptimist.com
“The place to start in maintaining love is knowing your partner. Now, I’m sure some of you are thinking: ‘Dude, I’ve seen my partner practically everyday for countless years, I’ve even seen them use the bathroom! I think I know them.’ To that I would say, we can know all about a person but not really…”— Adam Maurer, justmind.org
“Because you're beautiful, and you don't know it. Because you're smart, and you don't believe it. You're the kind of girl that guys never get over. Joey, you're the kind of girl that other girls get compared to”— Dawson's Creek, amazon.com
“You wanted a kiss. Is that what you want? Are you prepared for everything that comes with that kiss? cause it doesn't just end with a fade out. There are repercussions. Hearts get broken. Friendships get ruined. Your entire life could fall apart because of one kiss. That's what you have to look forw…”— Dawson's Creek, amazon.com
“To love someone when there is no chance of that love ever thriving.. that is romance.”— Dawson's Creek, amazon.com
“The little moments – even if you’re both time-poor, small moments together can keep the connection strong. People often make the mistake of waiting until they go on holiday or have a romantic date-night booked for the intimacy fires to be stoked, but doing small things often means there’s always a l…”— Jacqui Manning, thelovedestination.com
“The number one reason that marriages fail is the lack of communicating with each other. Couples need to make sure that they spend as much time listening as they do talking. Although we all wish our spouses could be mind readers, we have to give up that myth. Sorry! Let your spouse know what you need…”— Fran Greene, frangreene.com
“Over the course of a long relationship, you’ll be making thousands of decisions jointly, and the conflict that can inspire is a real danger zone for couples. Dr. Josh Klapow advises that couples proactively learn how to make good joint decisions with techniques like setting a goal for the decision t…”— Katherine Gustafson, together.guide
“Indeed, sustaining a long-term relationship takes effort. 'You start to gain such familiarity that you don't put the effort into paying attention to each other,' says Sheryl Kingsberg, clinical psychologist and professor in the department of reproductive biology at Case Western Reserve University in…”— Rachel Pomerance Berl, health.usnews.com
“It’s hard to think about another person before yourself, but self-sacrifice is a choice that helps love last. It can be as little as offering that last piece of chocolate in the box, or deciding to hang out with your love because she had a bad day instead of going out with your friends. No, you shou…”— Kimanzi Constable, mindbodygreen.com
“While those late nights you had while dating — staying up till 2 A.M. talking, feeling too excited to sleep — don't last forever, the idea of courting your partner should never totally disappear. When we first meet people, we are very observant. We go out of our way to do small things to show them t…”— Stuart Fensterheim, yourtango.com
“I'm embarrassed to think of how I coped with conflict early in my relationship with Jonathan. I stormed out — a lot. I once threw an apple at his head. Hard. (Don't worry, I missed — on purpose.) I had a terrible habit of threatening divorce at the slightest provocation. But eventually I figured tha…”— Marjorie Ingall, redbookmag.com
“Engage in Lots of Eye Gazing — New couples seem to do this naturally, but don’t drop this strong bonding behavior just because the relationship has progressed. This is one way to keep the romance alive and is especially powerful when making love.”— Daniel G. Amen, eharmony.com
“If you expect your partner to make you happy, you are demanding love. If you were happy when you were single, you’re more likely to be happy in your relationship. And when you’re happy, you can focus on ‘sharing your love’ instead of ‘demanding happiness.’”— Tiny Buddha, tinybuddha.com
“An effective strategy to effect positive growth and transformation in your relationship is to ‘be the change’ you want to see. If you want more of ‘something,’ start with giving what you want to receive. If you want more patience, be patient. If you want more affection, express your love more demons…”— Marcy Cole, huffingtonpost.com