Being jealous in a relationship is a trait every partner exhibits. This is no problem as it means you are concerned about your partner and you are committed to the growth of the relationship. However, when jealousy is affecting your attitude it may be detrimental to the relationship. As it clouds your judgment and makes you see things from a one-sided perspective.

In this piece, I will be providing 8 ways to deal with jealousy in relationships.

After congratulatory messages that came with your engagement, you may want to start looking around for rolling eyes when you haven't tied the knot at the "expected time." So before you get a little confused with the aura you're getting from people, here are hints to show that your engagement is getting too long.

Words are a core part of life. That's why saying the right words makes a big difference in relationships. Expressing yourself through words isn't always easy and can sometimes lead to miscommunications. However, in this article, we will be listing words that help boost your partner's confidence, peace of mind and assurance in the relationship. 

Marriage is a long-time commitment in life, therefore, you have to be convinced that your spouse is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. 

If you are uncertain of the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with or you are not certain if you are truly ready to embark on this journey called "marriage", then it is only logical to turn down a marriage proposal.

However, the question is how can one turn down a marriage proposal politely without hurting the other person?

Marrying from another ethnic group has been a long battle. The results have led to a lot of failed marriages while others are hanging on a thread.

If you're currently on this boat and it is starting to overwhelm you, here are some advice you can use:

Work Closely Together
Your priority is your spouse. Realizing this will help you both make better decisions. Consider your partner's opinion about disputes or issues that bother them first before any other.

A relationship deal-breaker is synonymous to "I cannot tolerate it", "If this happens it is over", ‘I do not want it' and many more. In this day and age, partners are beginning to embrace open-mindedness and being vocal about their deal-breakers and also going all the way by standing their grounds.

It can be agreed that cheating is very likely as old as marriage and looks like it will not be going anywhere soon which is a bitter pill to swallow especially for faithful partners who find themselves in committed relationships with renowned cheaters.

Cheating wreaks huge havoc amongst partners and for some whenever the partner cheats, it is irredeemable.

Finally, after so many heartbreaks, you found the perfect one. Naturally, you're planning on proposing to her. You may also be thinking of using your ex's ring. Proposing with your ex's engagement ring is quite arguable. Whatever your reason, here's why you shouldn't go ahead with it.

You've probably always had daydreams of your marriage proposal; a magical place and time worth asking your lover to be yours forever. Usually, whatever happens in your imagination, it always ends perfectly.

However, it's not new that reality comes punching one in the face. If you're thinking of popping the question, make sure you're not doing any of these awkward things listed below: