How can I maintain a relationship with a girl?
With relationships, the key is communication. Not just saying “yes dear” so the girl thinks you’re listening when you’re really not. Not just saying what you think she needs to hear. You need to actively listen to her, to care about what she says, to feel the emotion in her voice and respond to it. If she’s excited about something, take the time to appreciate why she’s excited and try to share her enthusiasm. If she’s upset about something, take the time to find out why she’s upset and try to be empathetic – not sympathetic, but truly empathetic. Feel what she feels. Think how she thinks. Get inside her head and be brave enough to let her inside of yours. If the relationship is something you care about and wish to keep, you must work at it every day. Sometimes it can be very hard or seem impossible, but with good communication, everything that happens in a relationship – both good and bad – can be endured in a mature and loving way. Equally as important, be honest with yourself and wit
