You meet him and the sparks fly. You really like him. You’re excited to have finally found someone you connect with after months or years alone. The relationship starts off great, then, little by little, things start to slide. Maybe he becomes neglectful or downright mean. Maybe he starts taking you for granted, the dates stop, you’re parked on the couch constantly. What’s a girl to do? Take the time to really identify what you want in a relationship, determine whether or not it is possible with this person and act accordingly. First, be really clear about the kind of relationship you want to have. Do you want to feel safe, heard and understood? How do you want to be treated? Do you want to move in together or get married? How do you really feel about this person, not just having the “significant other” box in your life checked, […]