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Ah, boyfriends. The good, the bad and the…amazing! If it wasn’t for those rare amazing breeds, trust us we would have given up on dating long ago!

How many of these lovely characters have you been lucky enough to encounter?

The cringy-teenage boyfriend
This is the one you look back on and cringe to your very core. And so you should. In a very "will you shift my friend" encounter, you guys went out for a whole TWO months! The relationship consisted of texting, ignoring each other in person and meeting up at 3:30pm every day behind the art shed for a shift. True love.

The bad-boy
You worshipped the ground he walked, underage drank and smoked on and thought he was legitimately the coolest human being on the planet. Your parents on the other hand, didn’t agree very much. And guess what? They were right!

The passionate infatuation
You thought it was love because you were actually obsessed with this person. However, the passionate, rage-filled fights eventually took over and it was never going to work. Was it really love, or just lust? You’re still not sure.

The one who got away
This was true love. But for whatever reason, things just didn’t work out for you guys and you often catch yourself thinking about him from time to time.

The one
You may have met him already, maybe not. But you’ll know when you do. What makes it feel so different to your other relationships? Well, it’s that it doesn’t feel different – he’s like an extension of yourself and that’s why it will work. 

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What makes a person the perfect boyfriend or girlfriend? We all know this goes far beyond looks and when we look for someone to have a deep and meaningful relationship with – there are some essential traits. 

Here are the signs that THAT person in your life is a keeper for sure: 

1. They encourage you to spend time with your friends and family without them

2. They make the effort to get to know your friends and family

3. Their jealousy levels are a normal level and never OTT

4. They send little reminders that they are thinking of you; funny photos, texts, articles etc.

5. They don't make you jealous by flaunting other women in your face

6. They love having you around their friends 

7. They keep up to date with your professional life and fully support you in your endeavours

8. They only ever use positive words about your appearance and body and never miss an opportunity to tell you that you look smashing

9. They hold your hair back after that "oopsie daisy" Cosmo too many – this is an essential trait really, ladies

10. They respect your opinion at all times even when they may not agree with it, resulting in stimulating conversations (or, you know, huge fights)

Bonus: They make you insanely happy – because at the end of the day that's all that really matters! 

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Do you sometimes feel like resorting to magic potions just to get THAT guy to notice you? How about you get him to do this proven quiz to make him fall in love with you? Much easier.

Psychologist Arthur Aron study, which was published in 1997 contains 36 questions said to make you fall in love. The questions have been doing the rounds on the internet recently when New York Times journalist Mandy Len Catron decided to test it out…and fell in love.

So, what are these questions?! Well, they’re everything to be honest! From light questions like your ‘perfect day’ to deeper soul-searching questions like what friendship means to you, the test allows you to get to know the other person in a way that perhaps you wouldn’t in an everyday sense. 

The last part of the questionnaire requires that you stare into your study partner's eyes for a full four minutes. Not easy but it may result in love…

The 36 questions that will make you fall in love

1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?

2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?

4. What would constitute a "perfect" day for you?

5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

6. If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

7. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?

8. Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common.

9. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

10. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

11. Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible.

12. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?

Set II

13. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

14. Is there something that you've dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven't you done it?

15. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

16. What do you value most in a friendship?

17. What is your most treasured memory?

18. What is your most terrible memory?

19. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?

20. What does friendship mean to you?

21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?

22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people's?

24. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?

Set III

25. Make three true "we" statements each. For instance, "We are both in this room feeling … "

26. Complete this sentence: "I wish I had someone with whom I could share … "

27. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.

28. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you've just met.

29. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.

30. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

31. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.

32. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?

33. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven't you told them yet?

34. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

35. Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?

36. Share a personal problem and ask your partner's advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back to you how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen.

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It can be testing, a cinema date. While it may seems so simply just to pick a movie, go to the cinema, watch it and return home with your love, it’s not always so easy…

Here are some things that happen every time we go on a cinema date:

1. The movie decision
Which movie, you ask. Whichever one you like my love, he says. Before telling you that apparently Robotz 47 is really good. Unless there is a middle-ground movie that everyone is dying to see, picking a movie can be painful!

2. Cinema food
It’s January and he wants to get the extra large popcorn with and extra ladle of butter and two extra-large cokes. It’s not as if you’re strict with yourself on date night, but seriously?! You guys JUST went for pizza. Where does he put it… *silent resentment*

3. The sitting decision
You’d think all of the choices had been made by now, but no. You want to sit at the back, in the middle. He think towards the front is better. On what planet?

4. Sssh!
The film starts and you are super excited, it’s not that you’ve heard good things you’re just so relieved it’s not Robotz 47. Then…the rustling starts. Not just for a second, you have patience, but when people are starting to turn around and look at you and he doesn’t even notice. Ground, swallow me…Depending on how well you know him, you can either grin and bear it or slap the offending confectionery out of his hand.

5. Handsy
Is that a hand? On your knee? Good God man, we’re at Happy Feet 2 – control yourself!

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Dating can be daunting and nerve-racking at the best of times – but what are just five words that would have you running out the restaurant door?

Last night, #FiveWordsToRuinADate, a hashtag started on Rick O’Shea’s 2FM show, began to trend not only in Ireland, but worldwide.

Lots of famous brands joined in on the hashtag, with Domino’s #FiveWordsToRuinADate being “I ate all the pizza” and Aldi’s “I don’t shop at Aldi” being two of just many.

Some of our favourite ones include, “How is your happy meal?” and “Want to see a body” made us feel infinitely better about our dating life.

Here are some of the hilarious submissions of #FiveWordstoRuinADate that will make you laugh:

We think it's safe to say ALL of these would have us running out the door… What are your #FiveWordsToRuinADate?

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It would appear that Selena Gomez is all loved up – and for once it’s not with Justin Bieber! Rejoice!

The singer was spotted at last night’s Golden Globe Awards holding hands with musician, Zedd and didn’t seem bothered that everyone could see either!

We’re not sure how Selena’s ex Justin will feel about her new love, as Zedd has previously worked with Justin, co-writing Beauty and a Beat.

The musician posed on the carpet with his new rumoured love and Cara Delevigne with Selena looking at him lovingly.

This isn't the first time Zedd has appeared with Selena however, as her fans will have spotted him in a recent Instagram post where they have nicknamed te new rumoured couple Zeddlena. We like it! 

We really hope this is the start of something wonderful for Selena! Let’s face it, at this stage the girl deserves it!

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A couple who got engaged at Cork’s Fota Wildlife Park have seen their sweet story go viral over the last two days.

Grace Fanning, an Irish naval officer, dropped to one knee to propose to her girlfriend of seven years, Carol Brady. The beautiful moment Carol said yes was caught on camera and the photos were posted by Fota, who have claimed them to be their most liked post so far! We can't say we are surprised by that! 

The proposal took place in front of the giraffes, Carol’s favourite animal and Grace has said they are delighted with the reaction: “It was fairly emotional alright but the reaction has been incredible.” Such a sweet story – apparently even the ladies' tour guide, Leslie cried! 

The couple hope to tie the knot in 2016 following this year’s same-sex marriage referendum. 

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Jessie J made her first red carpet appearance with her new man last night and it was all kinds of cute!

The singer has been very vocal on social media about her love for Luke James, often posting photos.

However, last night’s American Music Awards saw the pair walk the red carpet as a couple for the first time, with Jessie wearing a gorgeous cream-coloured pants suit.

If things couldn’t get any sweeter than that, she later cuddled up to him as she performed and it was super cute!

Aww, we love these two together!

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It may be over twenty years since Friends first aired – but Ross and Rachel's love story will always be one of our favourites. 

Here are the times they made us believe in true love:

1. The time she realised

 

2. When Ross finds out…

 

3. When they kiss

 

4. When Ross got ready for the prom and he was her lobster

 

​5. Whenever they play U2…

 

6. When they had a baby together

 

7. When Rachel actually gets off the plane

 

 

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We love them…but jaysus they'd wreck your head sometimes. 

Here's the most annoying things our lovely boyfriends come out with:

1. “I don’t mind what we have for dinner”
Oh, but he does.  

2. “Are you ready yet?”
What is this fascination to be half an hour early for everything?!

3. “Oh…I didn’t realise you were going out tonight”
Despite the fact you told him at LEAST two weeks ago. Cue big bottom lip and puppy eyes.

4. “I don’t mind what we watch”
Turn on Carrie and the gals and he'll soon tell you what he actually wants to watch.

5. *Sniffle* “I think I have the flu”
Pack your bags and leave for at least two weeks. Men sick are the WORST. 

6. “She’s not THAT hot”
He says as you pass frickin' Miranda Kerr…nice gesture but come on!

7. “It’s your turn to clean the bathroom/kitchen/bedroom”
Because of that one time he did it, ignoring the dozens of times you had previously! It took him about seven hours too. 

8. “Let’s get pizza”
An hour after you tell him it's high-time you both started eating healthily. You still get pizza – obviously. 

9. “Oh…is that your new dress? Why does it have all them things hangin’ off of it?”
It's FRINGED you dope. 

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He seems perfect – but you're worried he might be a bit of a troublemaker. Well, mostly your friends are trying to convince you he is. 

Here are the signs they could well be right…

1. He contacts you on his terms
He will only call you when it suits him and acts angry when you confront him about it. 

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2. He cold-shoulders you in public
He's all about you when it's just the two of you, but when you meet him on a night out with the girls he barely acknowledges you. Not on. 

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3. He’s a cheat
It’s not worth it. If he has a track record and you find yourself recognising every sign so far then stop trying to delude yourself with the idea of being the girl to change him. Sure you could be the one, but if he gives you an inkling you're not, then don't put yourself through that. We've all been there and it's never fun. 

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4. He’s a sweet-talker
Most guys say the wrong thing all of the time (bless). But this guy is the biggest charmer you've ever come across, to the point where it's actually a bit much. 

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5. His friends warn you
Bromances are taking very seriously – so if one of his friends warns you he will hurt you, you should listen. 

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via our content partner CT

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There could be a reconciliation ahead as Kelly Brook admits for the first time since her split that she is still in love with David McIntosh. 

The couple broke up following claims that David had been unfaithful to Kelly with his ex-girlfriend, claims he vehemently denied

Now, Kelly admits that she is still in love with him, and it sounds like there may be a future for the couple as she told Fabulous magazine: “Lots of women ignore it, get through it and have children. Lots of women in the public eye have stuck by their husbands for all sorts of things they have done … we still don’t know if he’s been unfaithful. I don't know if I'm that person, I'm trying to figure it out. I still love David. He’s an amazing man.”

Hmm, it certainly sounds as if things are far from over for this couple!

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