he’s been on more dates than you can shake a lengthy bar tab at, and he’s here to help the average guy step his dating game up a notch — or several. i don’t have a lot of relationship experience, and i wasn’t expecting things to get difficult this early on. in the morning, she realized she’d kind of overreacted, but she’s still a little bit mad at you, and that’s why she’s acting so strangely. maybe you said something …

you and your partner should be able to talk to each other about anything under the sun if you want your relationship to continue to grow. you can express gratitude by complimenting your partner and continuing to use basic manners. dating is a huge way that you and your spouse can stay connected. this is still a great way to connect with your partner!

if you have a busy af schedule, that last thing you want is to add another …

the one person with whom it works proves to you, in the course of being together, that he or she really gets who you are. how in the world can you get back to opening yourself up to someone who has hurt you? and you can allow yourself time to heal from the hurts of the past, because that is a natural process that cannot be rushed. because your guard remains up (that was number one in this list), your …

finally, others observing your outer self will notice that you tend to be flexible and adaptable (perceiving) in the way you live your life. eventually you will get a bulletproof strategy for success, born from your in-depth analysis of what works, what doesn’t work, and the best ways to adapt as you keep learning. and the fact you had to work for it will make your emotional vulnerability even more meaningful to your partner!

and because you might naturally struggle …