FebWomen's Guide to Love & Relationships

While everyone has flaws, it's crucial to distinguish between minor imperfections and serious warning signs. Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, don't ignore it.

When a guy pulls away, he aims to make a girl feel insecure and increase her investment in the relationship.

If you're trying to figure out if someone likes you while they are also trying to play it cool, actions are more important than words.

Some guys act rudely when they like you due to fear of vulnerability, insecurity, or societal expectations of masculinity.

If you don’t trust your boyfriend, you’re not alone - many people struggle with trust issues, especially in romantic relationships.

Communicate expectations, respect personal space, require consent, maintain independence, be honest, and agree on exclusivity for healthy dating boundaries.

What constitutes cheating seems to depend on people’s interpretation, but it always features a breach of trust. Cheating can be physical, emotional, digital, or a combination of all three. 

Many of the women said the more obvious signs of control started to appear about 3 months into the relationship.