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The Top 10 Relationship Words That Aren't Translatable Into English. Here are my top ten words, compiled from online collections, to describe love, desire and relationships that have no real English translation, but that capture subtle realities that even we English speakers have felt once or twice.

The Top 10 Relationship Words That Aren't Translatable Into English

As I came across these words I’d have the occasional epiphany: “Oh yeah! That’s what I was feeling...” Mamihlapinatapei (Yagan, an indigenous language of Tierra del Fuego): The wordless yet meaningful look shared by two people who desire to initiate something, but are both reluctant to start. Oh yes, this is an exquisite word, compressing a thrilling and scary relationship moment. It’s that delicious, cusp-y moment of imminent seduction. Yuanfen (Chinese): A relationship by fate or destiny. From what I glean, in common usage yuanfen means the "binding force" that links two people together in any relationship. But interestingly, “fate” isn’t the same thing as “destiny.” Retrouvailles (French): The happiness of meeting again after a long time. Forget,rules,live,love,tell,her,tell,him,quote-22e9e968aa48009035d71443c83c228b_h.jpg (JPEG Image, 500x375 pixels)

Fairy Tales Can Come True. Here's a "photo story" based on the book, Fairy Tales Can Come True (Just Not Every Day!)

Fairy Tales Can Come True

, published by Shake It! Books. You'll have a few giggles... and learn a few things as well! Falling in love is the easy part. It's staying that way that takes some work. "This relationship stuff. Try to change your attitude a bit. "Okay, I'm taking notes! " Tip #1 Make a list. "Hmmm... Pretty soon, you'll find yourself thinking... "Say, he's not so bad after all! " How to Know if You Should Forgive a Guy: 16 steps.

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How to Know if You Should Forgive a Guy: 16 steps

If your guyfriend has done something you're not sure is a forgivable offense, you must be feeling confused, hurt, and in need of guidance. Learning to distinguish between mistakes and unforgivable offenses is an important part of growing up and dating that you're right to want to learn. Ad Steps 1Think about how bad the situation is. 16If the guy intentionally hurt you physically in any way you should not forgive him. Tips. 33 Mistakes Men Make While Having Sex (INFOGRAPHIC) Maybe you don’t know but women can handle your soft side.

33 Mistakes Men Make While Having Sex (INFOGRAPHIC)

When it comes to personality you can be as soft as bloody filet mignon. But when we talk about bed time, your penis needs to be hard. That’s not up for discussion. And here is the list of the things you should not do once Its Majesty is up. 30 Types Of Pussy. Should-i-text-him-flowchart_50290b9cb9b4e_w1083. 75 Lessons that MUST be Learned in Relationships - Mia Carmel. How I Know I Love You. I know I love you because I want to get you soup when you’re sick.

How I Know I Love You

Not only do I want to get it for you, I want to make it for you so you can eat something made with love instead of with crushed insects and preservatives. I know I love you because I want to slap anyone who hurts you, even if it’s your boss. I want to hold you when you’re having a nightmare and kiss the spot that hurts when you bump into something. I know I love you because I want you to be healthy even when you’re not sick, and that’s why I keep bugging you to change your crappy eating ways even though I know you’re over hearing about it.

I know I love you because I worry about the stuff only people who love you worry about, like the amount of quality sleep you get a night and how much you drink when you’re sad and whether you’re getting enough vitamin B. I know I love you because I think you’re beautiful even when you’re not.