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Do you sleep side-by-side with your smart phone? Do you really miss it when its battery is dead or you’ve left it at home? Are you unable of making it a few hours without holding it closely?

Then it sounds like you’re guilty of being in a relationship with your phone.

According to new research from Jurys Inn, Ireland’s love affair with technology is heating up while our offline relationships could be heading for the rocks. This new study exposes Ireland’s technology obsession and ranks the smart phone habits that make our blood boil.

Here are some signs that you and your phone are exclusive:

Your phone is the only one you want to wake up next to
Rather than cuddling up and greeting your other half in the morning, you would rather turn over and check on your other love, your phone. According to this study, one in three of us confess to checking our phone as soon as we wake up, even before kissing our partner.

 

You choose your phone over friends
Would you rather check on your phone (just in case someone is urgently looking for you of course – not just to check how many likes you got on your latest Instagram) rather than joining in on the conversation while you’re catching up with friends?

A huge 69% of people say that friends using their phone while mid-conversation is the most annoying phone habit.

 

You don’t notice the world around you while with your phone
This may be romantic when you and your significant other don’t even pay attention to what’s going on around you because you are so engrossed in each other, not so much when it’s with a phone.

35% of people say the smart phone habit they find most annoying is people bumping into them because they are distracted by looking at their phone.

 

You could just gaze into each other’s eyes for hours
You could lie there aimlessly scrolling through your Instagram, twitter, Facebook and snap chat updates and suddenly realise two hours have passed and you have done nothing with your life. But this lack of productivity doesn’t bother you, you will do it all again tomorrow.

 

You would rather watch a concert through the screen of your phone
You pay €60 for a concert ticket, charge up your phone, then stand in the crowd while holding your phone above everyone’s heads watching it all in through the tiny screen. Let's face it, If your phone was dead and you couldn’t check-in and Snapchat the entire concert, you might as well have stayed at home.

 

You have mastered the double – sometimes triple – screen
You can watch TV, browse your newsfeed on Facebook and take selfies all at the same time. In fact, watching a movie is just an hour and a half long excuse to scroll through your phone, hopefully without anyone else noticing.

 

Your phone being dead gives you separation anxiety
For you this is extremely tough, what if you missed Kim Kardashian's newest selfie, a picture of someone’s dinner or one of your friend’s screenshots in the group WhatsApp?

You are part of the 50% of Irish people who admit checking their phone more than 10 times a day and when you don’t have the option of doing this it makes you uneasy. Or more likely you are part of the 16% of people who say they check their phones more times than they could possibly count.

 

Your phone can toy with your emotions
You’re pretty much heartbroken when your phone has been dead or left at home for hours and you turn it on to absolutely no new messages. None. Not even one from your mam!

 

You feel guilty about how much time you spend together
You feel genuinely bad that you spend so much time on your phone (because you have been called out on it) but you just can't help it. According to the Jurys Inn study, one in five of us feel guilty about how much we use our phones and wish we could kick the habit.

 

You go on holidays together
You take your phone everywhere, and going on holidays is no exception. You literally couldn’t imagine spending a week away from your beloved smartphone while on holidays.

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Earlier this week Taylor and Calvin made their relationship social media official. That's a really big step, so things must be getting pretty serious. 

They are our FAVE couple this week and we all want our relationships to be exactly like theirs, here's the signs that yours already might be. 

1. You took your time making it Instagram official

You didn't just jump straight to it with a selfie from your first date (which you also used to check in on Facebook) No, you kept the people guessing. 

2. Sometimes you leave the house wearing the exact same thing

You guys are both just so in sync that you literally start dressing the same – or maybe you just saw what he was wearing and decided to wear something similar and act shocked when he noticed. 

3. You were set up by a mutual friend

Ellie Goulding setting up Taylor and Calvin is basically the modern love story of our generation. (although Ellie was previously rumoured to be dating him) 

Beware of getting caught up in some sort of love triangle

4. Your squad approves

This can sometimes be considered THE most important thing. If your friends don't approve, they will literally try to convince you he is the devil the minute he does something even remotely bad. You will begin to think that being five minutes late for work is probably the worst this humanly possible.

5. You pet approves too

Well, as much as they are capable of approval. 

6. You just really have the craic together

There isn't really much point otherwise…

 

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Friends can be great, but not all of them have your best interests at heart.

If you have an inkling there may be some toxicity in your friendship, here are the signs that you need to be aware of:

1. Backhanded compliments
A true friend compliments you without making you say: “Oh thanks so much, I…wait what?”

2. Disappearing act
You are always there when they need you, but suddenly the tables turn and they are nowhere to be found.

3. Boyfriend obsession
Best friends support one another’s relationships but if your so-called BFF drops you like a hot potato when she lands a new fella, she may not be as loyal as you thought. Give her a chance with this one as many girls struggle to find a balance between friends and relationships but if she’s making zero effort even after a talking to, toxicity is something to consider.

4. She uses you
That other girl can’t go to the party so she asks you instead. She knows you just got paid and borrows money, deep down you know she won’t pay you back. She fancies your brother or best friend and suddenly wants to hang out all of the time. Don’t let anybody treat you second best.

5. Sense of dread
You see their name pop up on your phone and only answer it out of guilt – not because you actually want to. 

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You’ve found yourself in a very awkward position – you cannot stand your best friend’s boyfriend.

So, where do you go from here? Or where can you go?

Here are some things to do when you find yourself hating on your BFF’s new boy.

Is it really him?
You need to figure out if you really don’t like him, or you just don’t like the idea of him. It may seem petty to be jealous but a guy on the scene will mean you see your friend less, so it’s understandable. Just be aware that this is your issue – not his. It’s up to you (and your friend!) to make sure your friendship stays strong.

Make the effort
It can be easy to dismiss someone at the smallest thing. If he said something stupid, or did something he shouldn’t have, try to understand he may have been nervous about meeting the BFF and this isn’t how he normally is. Give him another chance.

Time to talk?
So, you did all that and he’s still a jerk? Oh no… It’s time to get serious. It’s really important to remember that how your BFF sees her boyfriend is NOT how you see him. She’s in love – he’s an Adonis. Try asking her about the relationship; how it’s going, how she feels about him, that kind of thing. If she asks you what you think, voice your concern but in no way make her feel as if she needs to make a choice between you and her boyfriend. Think lines like: “I feel he’s a little rude, but maybe I just haven’t gotten to know him ENOUGH yet” rather than “he’s a rude so-and-so, I hate him”. See the difference?

Lauren Conrad didn't…

Make a plan
If you just can’t stand him but your friend is in love, we’re sorry but you may just have to deal. However, ensure you and your BFF have lots of quality time together alone, thus cutting down on time with her other half. Don’t make it too obvious though…!

Concern
If you are ever in doubt for your friend’s safety when it comes to her relationship, it’s time to speak up, and loudly. Check out the website 2in2u.ie on what you can do to protect your friend. 

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Now if this isn't dedication, then we're really not sure what is!

When Dean decided he wanted to marry the love of his life, Jennifer, he knew he was going to have to do it with some style. 

So, taking 365 days from the day of his decision (Jennifer's birthday) he wrote on a board EVERY DAY before showing it to her in Aruba with her friends and family there. 

When the video tell her to turn around…be prepared to BAWL. 

Beatiful!

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It’s the end of the road for Susan Sarandon and her boyfriend of five years, Jonathon Bricklin.

Their split is said to have been caused by a reality TV show the couple were involved in called Connected, with Susan said to have grown irritated by their private lives being invaded.

A source for Page Six explained the couple are working on things: “It [the TV show] caused a lot of strain in the relationship. It’s documented for the show that Susan breaks up with him because she doesn’t want to be involved with the show. She says, ‘You’re a cast member, I’m not’ … As of now, they’re working on things.”

Susan got together with Jonathon after the pair met on a road trip in Chile, a year after she split from her long-term partner of 21 years, actor Tim Robbins. 

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We’ve all tried our hand at many the dating site and app, but often it just becomes frustrating and annoying.

Now, a survey conducted by dating site, Just Ask Me Out, has discovered what is holding those prospective dates back – messaging!

Rather than going back and forth in messages with someone for days, even weeks with no mention of a date, Just Ask Me Out’s no messaging policy has proved a hit on the London dating scene. This no-messaging policy means that you and the person of your fancy or compatibility have no choice but to head out there and meet up, cutting out digital small talk and time that could be spent really getting to know one another in person. 

Founder of the site, Alex Rowley had this to say on the topic of messaging in the dating world: “Londoners have spoken and the results of our survey indicate that singles are sick and tired of dating sites that encourage endless back and forth messaging. Rather than spend days, weeks or even months on end wondering who is going to make the first move, Just Ask Me Out revolutionises the dating game and makes sure a face-to-face meet up is organised from the word go.”

The site has proved a huge hit as it cuts out the small talk and sometimes awkward digital flirting – and has even won Best Up & Coming Dating Site 2015 at the iDate Awards in the US recently.

So if you’re ready to ditch the online dating scene and really actually get out there on dates – this is the dating site for you! 

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There are certain things you may feel so angry you could say in an argument with your boyfriend – but trust us, it will make the patching up time even longer and more complicated.

Obviously, if there is something bothering you, by all means say it but don’t let the heat of the moment make you say something you don’t actually think on a normal day.

Like these…

‘This is JUST like that last time you…’
No. That was another fight, another day, another time. You got over than and moved on – why are you bringing it up again?

‘I’m fine’
You're obviously not – why say it? Women are notorious for saying everything is fine before later exploding into a red ball of fiery words. Keep calm and say instead: ‘No, I’m actually not fine because…’

‘You absolute annoying, useless gobs****’
While we know the words we use are often a lot worse that what’s above, the point is to always avoid name calling of any kind in an argument. It can really hurt and take time for someone to get over the fact that you may actually think of them as annoying and useless. And a gobs****.

‘Why don’t we just break-up?!’
Do not break up with someone during a huge fight. Take time to think about it and if you still feel the same way after everything has calmed down, then perhaps it is something you may want to discuss. Making ultimatums during a blow-out is never a good idea.

‘Just get out/I’m leaving!’
While some time apart may be a good idea, it’s better to approach it with a ‘let's cool off, let's get some frozen yoghurt or something' and then after the fire has calmed, you will both be able to deal with things with a clear head. 

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When Stan Beaton lost his beloved wife, Ruby, back in 2003, he used her recording on their shared voicemail as a comfort in his time of loss.

Over the years, Stan has said that he used the recording as a source of comfort if he was having a particularly hard day or missing her.

However, last month, the recording disappeared as Virgin undertook some work, leaving Stan heartbroken.

After lots of hard work and effort, the Virgin team managed to salvage the recording, and watching Stan listening to it afterwards is just heartwarming. Taken aback by the lengths the company went to for him to be reunited with his wife’s voice, Stan says: “Ten people?! That must have cost a fortune!”

Virgin also offered to donate money to a charity of Stan’s choice as a further apology while the 68-year-old plans to repay their efforts with a present of a lovely bottle of Glendfiddich. 

Such a lovely story – we're so glad that Stan got to hear his wife's voice again. 

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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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 Who doesn’t love a spontaneous festive proposal?! No one, that’s who!

So, massive props to Jonathan Carroll for making our day and indulging our romantic side by proposing to his girlfriend at Dublin airport.

Jonathan is currently living in the US and in a very happy relationship with his American girlfriend Mary Francis Turner.

The pair are so happy in fact, that Jonathan decided to ask the lovely Mary to be his wife live on Ryan Tubridy’s 2fm show which was being recorded in the airport!

Upon arriving in Dublin to visit her other half’s family for the festive season, Mary was met by Jonathan who got down on one knee and said: “Mary, I love you so much and it would mean the world to me if you would marry me.” Stop, we can’t cope!

Organised Jonathan had even done the traditional thing and asked Mary’s mother’s permission before the big proposal.

An overjoyed Mary said she was ‘overwhelmed’ and her shocked initial response to the big question was: “No. I mean yeah!”

We think there’ll be some serious celebrating in the Carroll household tonight!

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Being in a relationship can be just peachy – you’re with someone you love, admire, and can just about put up with – yay!

If there is one thing that can be next to impossible in a relationship however, it’s making a decision –about ANYTHING! Where to eat, what to see in the cinema, where you should go on holiday, it can take hours.

There have been instances where couples have actually left the video store with no DVD at all because they just couldn’t cope.

Here are the emotional stages of decision making in a relationship:

Excitement
You can’t wait to get down to deciding where you’re both going to eat, mmm… so much food to choose

Frustration
Why can’t he just pick? You made your choice, why is he taking so long? He obviously doesn’t like your idea, you should change it…

Boredom
Your stomach is rumbling and he’s STILL on Trip Advisor…come on!

Anger
Of all the places he could have picked, he chose THERE?! No. Absolutely not. Back to square one.

Indifference
You actually don’t care anymore. Let’s just go to the crappy place you wanted to. Whatever.

There are two outcomes to this decision process:

Relief
You FINALLY make a decision and it’s the best feeling ever. And it only took four hours. That’s a new record.

Tantrum
You march into the kitchen, take out waffles, fish fingers and whatever else you can find in the freezer, cook them (for yourself only) and eat them. That will teach him next time, now won’t it?

*The feeling that comes after this is sadness, because once the hunger subsides you feel pretty bad and he looks so hungry, bless him. 

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