RELATIONSHIP ADVICE NO ONE WILL TELL YOU PT. 2 ✌️💕

We’ve all heard the basic relationship tips—“communicate” and “trust is key”—blah blah blah. But let’s talk about the real stuff. The things no one wants to admit but you NEED to know. You ready? Keep reading. 👏 💖

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No. 1: Not Every Fight Needs to Be a Battle Royale 🥊

You don't need to win every fight. I know it’s tempting to be right all the time (been there, done that), but do you really want to turn every disagreement into a full-blown showdown? Pick your battles, honey. Sometimes it’s better to keep the peace than be crowned the “Queen of Petty.” (Although, let’s be real, we all have our moments).

💡 Why: Winning every argument doesn’t win you a better relationship. Sometimes you’ve gotta let the small stuff slide so you can enjoy the Netflix marathon without the side-eye. 🎬👀

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No. 2: Be With Someone You Can Be Weird With 🤪❤️

If you can’t dance around in your PJs or make dumb inside jokes with your boo, what are you even doing?! Real talk: if you’re holding back your weirdness, it’s not true love. Find someone who gets your quirks and can vibe with your goofy side. Whether it’s sending each other TikToks or doing awful karaoke in the car, being weird together is the love language. 😍

💡 Why: Life’s too short to fake perfection. If they can’t handle your quirks, they can’t handle YOU. ✌️

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No. 3: Apologizing Doesn't Make You Weak 🙏🙄

Okay, let’s swallow our pride here for a sec. Saying “I’m sorry” does NOT make you a doormat. In fact, it takes more strength to admit when you’ve messed up than it does to double down and act like nothing happened. So, next time you snap at your partner because you’re hangry (we’ve all been there), suck it up and say sorry. Trust me, your relationship will thank you for it. 💕

💡 Why: Apologizing doesn’t mean you lost—it means you care more about the relationship than your ego. And that’s a win, girl. 💪

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No. 4: If You Don’t Like Their Friends, You’ve Gotta Deal With It 😬👯‍♂️

Look, not all of us are gonna be BFFs with our partner’s friend group. Maybe their bestie is a little extra, or maybe you just don’t vibe with them—it happens. But here’s the deal: it’s their friends, not yours. As long as they’re not toxic or disrespectful, let it go. You’re dating your partner, not auditioning to join their friend squad. Plan a self-care day while they hang out, and save yourself the drama. 🛀✨

💡 Why: Trying to change or cut out their friends will only cause tension. Stay in your lane, queen, and let them have their circle. 💅

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No. 5: Stop Expecting Them to Change for You 🙄

Repeat after me: You are not their life coach. If you’re dating someone hoping they’ll “improve” or become the person you wish they were, do yourself a favor and cut the cord. You can’t date someone for their potential. If they don’t tick your boxes now, they’re probably never going to. Either love them for who they are, or move on.

💡 Why: Waiting around for someone to change is a waste of your time. You deserve someone who already is what you want—not a DIY project. 🚫👷‍♂️

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“Space” Isn’t a Bad Thing 🚶‍♀️❤️

I don’t care how much you love each other, sometimes you need a breather. Spending every waking moment together might sound cute, but it can drive anyone crazy. Have your own life. Go out with your friends, binge-watch your favorite trash TV solo, or take a walk by yourself. It’s okay to miss each other a little—it makes the time together even sweeter. 🍯

💡 Why: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. And keeps you from snapping at each other over who finished the last of the Minute Maid 😩😩

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Relationships don’t have to be hard, but they do take real talk, a little patience, and a lot of laughing at life’s weirdness together.

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