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Updated 7 years ago,April 2, 2018
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Intimate relationships feed off of our insecurities, insecurities that are heightened by the fear of rejection.
Lets call a spade a spade, everyone is afraid of being rejected.

Alvin Mahmudov
Learn how they communicate
Being able to talk to each other is just the beginning.
If youre angry be angry, if you are sad be sad.
You have to be honest with your feelings because its all about the feels at this stage anyway.

Its easy to get into a relationship and be wholey consumed by the desire and newness of it.
Realize that that is whats going on and be really gentle with the self-doubt/self judgement that tends to ensue.
Be happy in your couple bubble as corny as that sounds.

Alvin Mahmudov
Before you get into a relationship you should know what you gotta be happy in one.
Are you someone who needs a certain amount of space?
Are you someone who has strong values around family and/or religious beliefs?
These are all important but should not be confused with the things you want in a relationship i.e.