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7 Tips on How to Keep the Spark in a Relationship Alive

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Kingdoms of Gaia AU relationship connections

Heidegger / @gyahahahaha

Melissa and Heidegger met in person only after she was appointed as the brothel keeper for the ‘house of the bees’ and shortly entered into a relationship. Since Heidegger was already a longtime widower by the time they got together, they have been a rather public couple since the beginning. Her link to the Commander is one of the things that enables Melissa to frequent the castle and to be a somewhat familiar face within the keep.

By the time he leaves to escort Princess Aerith to Midgar in safety, Melissa is pregnant with his child – who is born before his return to the capital.

Reeve / @architectofhope

The castle’s polymath is one of the very few nobles who visit the common people with some frequency – and their joint efforts to provide for the poor and vulnerable souls outside the castle walls brought them together. They are very good friends and Melissa is indebted to Reeve for all the assistance he provides the brothel with – from clever fixes to a helping hand, she trusts him with everything.

The mistress cares deeply for Reeve and wishes for him to be happy – and when the time comes, she will gladly be the first in line to give advice and to aid him in his secret relationship with the princess.

Cissnei  / @cssnei

Although they have not known each other for very long (and basically since the time Melissa and Heidegger got into a relationship), the mistress sees herself as a stepmother of sorts to the young handmaiden. Cissnei is her ‘red robin’ – a lovely cunning young lady who also uses the brothel for her secondary job when vigilance in the castle grows too strong.  

Melissa keeps silent about Cissnei’s assassin activities but is aware of them – in exchange, the girl may occasionally help Melissa with particularly troublesome clients.

Aerith / @thememcry

Brothel keepers hardly had any business with royal princesses, but in this case, they met due to Aerith’s charitable efforts. As kind and loving as Aerith is, her good work with the common people did not go unnoticed, and neither did the fact that she is somehow responsible for a different side of Heidegger once he returns to Midgar with her.

Melissa eventually takes Aerith under her wing to tutor the girl in certain aspects relating to her future marriage – or so she believes, until she puts two and two together and realizes who’s the other half of the affair.

Noctis / @chosenbythecrystal

The young man who squires for Heidegger is also someone he has treated as his own son, in a way – and considering that the Commander never had male heirs, the boy gets a good share of attention. Although Melissa is not as close to Noctis as she is to Cissnei, she is very fond of the boy and actually tries to incorporate him in their version of a very unorthodox family.

Note: these connections are a work in progress and may be subject to further changes as threads/plotting happens!

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Cookie Jar Relationships -

Cookie jar relationships have been called a new dating trend, but in fact it is just a new name for behavior that has been going on for a long time.

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Dating: The Secrets to a Healthy Relationship

We all want a blissful relationship built on a solid foundation filled with respect, honesty, communication, intimacy, and trust. Who doesn’t? Of course, we want that special someone that’s the Ying to our Yang that shares our core values but in this day in age, it’s a struggle. Finding a mate is easy, keeping a mate is the difficult part. With all my past dating experience I have come to realize that the way to keeping that flame burning is by communicating! AH! Only took two decades. 

I made the big mistakes of not listening, overthinking, and overacting which ultimately ended most of my relationships. It was the Mariana Show and unfortunately, the show came to a screeching halt since the critic gave it a two thumbs down. With that being said I reevaluated my relationship techniques and found that there are ways to make your relationship work if you work it. #nopunintended

I feel that miscommunication is the catalyst which leads to confusion, confrontation, and eventually the demise of that happily ever after that you thought you had. I learned from my past faults and put together a list of tips that are helping me in my current relationship which I feel are necessary for avoiding a Titanic. By simply following the below suggestions you can prevent unnecessary issues in your relationship just as I have. This is my foolproof advice that I highly recommend you implement if you want to have a long-lasting relationship.  

1) Listen to your lover. NO! I AM BEING SERIOUS! Pay attention and hear what they are saying. This is one of the main problems that we face today as humans. We don’t listen and that is where all the troubles begin. You’re setting yourself up for failure from the get-go if you don’t listen to what the person says. 

2) Put yourself in their shoes, take a moment to see things from their perspective before you assess any situation. You will always see things from your personal view first but take a look at how they might interpret it. Weigh out the differences from both points and see if it’s even worth the fight. Sometimes, it’s not, so if you can avoid it - AVOID IT!

3) Be honest and truthful about how you feel every step of the way. Lying will never get you anywhere except for a breakup. This is fact and as soon as the lies begin, no matter how big or small, the trust will be broken and there is no going back from that. No trust, no relationship. PERIOD!

4) Don’t sweat the small stuff and overreact right away over matters that are not serious. Complaining about minuscule things will just draw your partner away. Easy going is the way to go. No one likes a negative Nancy so relax, take a breathe, and quit being a baby.

5) Think before you speak. Take a moment and process your thoughts before you respond. People are so eager to say the first thing on their mind and this is what gets them in trouble. You don’t have to respond right away, in fact, the other person will appreciate that you took a second and waited to respond. This will show that you are taking the time to understand and reflect rather than react. You need to compose yourself. None wants to hear unwarranted verbal diarrhea just because you think you have the talking stick. 

6) Make a solid effort to be understanding. Trust me, I know it’s hard but you have to be reasonable. Humans are intricate and mysterious creatures that are never alike when it comes to emotions. What you think that person is comfortable with may not be the case. Everyone has triggers and personal issues that they haul from relationship to relationship so be considerate. If they experienced some life battles please take that into account on how they act and be perceptive to their needs. Also, set some boundaries.

7) Never assume! You may think you know everything, but you don’t, relax know-it-all. Ask questions, a plethora of them. Get to know the person you are with and don’t be afraid to get inquisitive with those questions. The more you know the better to help you truly understand your partner and this will aid you in the long run. Likes, and dislikes, pet peeves, irritations, and so on - that way you don’t keep doing things to piss them off. 

8) Be thoughtful, be kind, be considerate. Be aware of their emotions, and be supportive at all time. Chivalry is not dead and being a nice human to others is a major positive in life. No one likes a “me, me, me” person, I would know. Ask how their day went, make plans, buy gifts, show your partner that you love them and appreciate them in your life. 

9) Do not ignore a problem that may arise that you feel you can’t deal with. Pulling a Houdini by not responding or blocking is not the way to fix any issue. EVER! They say time heals all wounds but talking about your issues and then coming to terms with them in a proper manner is the healthy way to resolve it. You may not want to face it or talk about it but you gotta man up and take the bull by the horns and ride it out. Tread lightly with caution and refer back to tip number one.

10) Try to be intuitive with their emotions and respond accordingly. You can tell if someone is having a bad day or if something is just off with them by their behavior. If your partners' mood is finicky you should show concern but also give them a little space. People tend to misjudge how a person acts at times and come to the conclusion that there’s more writing on the wall when there isn’t anything to it at all. Overthinking about a situation and prying for more info that may not exist will only further irritate your mate and that’s a no-no.

Now onward and upward! Be the best that you can be in your relationship and remember, love will find a way.

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Sony Television PH‏: Messier than ever, and it doesn’t end here. 2 weeks to an all-new #HTGAWM

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Signs of a Strong Relationship – What Truly Makes Love Last

Building a strong, loving, and long-lasting relationship is one of the most desired goals for couples across the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe. In today’s fast-paced world, partners often search online to understand the Signs of a Strong Relationship, hoping to identify whether their bond is emotionally secure, deeply aligned, and capable of lasting through life’s challenges. Recognizing the…

Signs of a Strong Relationship – What Truly Makes Love Last