10 Male Dating Rituals Women Hate Most

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Having to keep working for their approval

The minute you feel that you have to prove your worth to the person you're with is the minute you'll know to walk away.

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Continuously repeating the same mistakes

A second chance means nothing if they haven't learned from their first mistake. Someone who keeps promising to change or do things differently,

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Cheating

Some people think that second chances are acceptable. I, on the other hand, think that if someone discarded your feelings enough to cheat on you once, they'll do it again

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Invasion of privacy

In a healthy relationship, there is no need to hide anything. Texts, emails, Facebook messages — whatever.

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"Hey, wanna hang out?" texts

If this is a guy that you're feeling out to see if he would be a good partner in the long term, then it's important to recognize whether or not he is making a real investment in building a relationship.

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Lack of long-term potential

Relationships are an investment. They may not be a financial investment, but they are an even more valuable one: An investment of your time.

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ANY SORT OF ABUSE WHATSOEVER

Too many people stay in relationships where there is abuse. This doesn't *necessarily* mean there is physical abuse, but mental and/or emotional can be just as hurtful, in different ways.

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Carrying the relationship

Relationships are a partnership. A team. A two-way street. They're supposed to enhance your life, not complicate it. If you are with someone who is complacent in life and loves

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Being unclear about intentions

One of the most common complaints I hear (typically from women…ahem, guys…) is related to the lack of direction that many 'relationships' these days have.

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General lack of effort in courtship

If we want to keep chivalry and courtship alive, we need to set the standard in our lives that it's the only thing we will accept. This comes from being able to openly communicate what we value and look for in a partner.

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10 Essential Tips to Foster Love and Respect in Your Marriage

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