JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE December 2015 | Page 217

Safe sex is not necessary if you’re in a long-term relationship where both partners have tested negative. In all other cases, it’s an excellent idea. You can gauge a person’s love for you by how they treat you when they are upset with you. Love is a verb, not a noun. When a lightbulb goes out, you fix the lightbulb. You don’t get a new house. Don’t settle for someone who has zero regard for your feelings or wants just because you’ve been together a long time. Just because you love each other does not mean that you’re good together long-term. TIMELESS PIECES OF ADVISE ABOUT LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS Don’t stay with someone who antagonizes you or belittles you. If you feel lonely, you’re better off being alone. Know when to walk away. No relationship is perfect and there will be conflict. What matters is the desire to solve the problem. Always fight the problem, not the other person. If you keep this in mind when arguing, you’ll be able to actually resolve the issue than be mad at each other. Don’t look for a girl you want to treat like a princess, look for JOY FEELINGS | DECEMBER ISSUE 217