Dating Tips with Taryn of www.Minglealltheway.com Q: My boyfriend is verbally abusive and the things he says make me feel small, insecure and unworthy... what should I do? -Torn, New York, NY
411: Feeling unworthy and insecure is one
of the biggest red flags in a relationship. Your significant other is supposed to make you feel the exact opposite: loved, special and protected. Have you spoken to your boyfriend about this issue? If not, the first thing you should do is confront him with the way he is making you feel. Boys can pick on or joke with the girls they like the most, like you would expect in grade school, without realizing that they are hurting your feelings. Confronting him about your feelings should make him realize that he needs to make some changes in order to keep you in the relationship and make you happy. If you confront him and he does not change his behavior, you should consider ending the relationship. Even if you have strong feelings for him, his behavior towards you will prevent you from feeling content and loved. You will feel better surrounding yourself with positive people like friends and family who can bring you up, rather than spending time with someone who makes you feel unworthy. To Ask Taryn a Question, Email: Info@GossipmeetsCouture.com
Q: I’m crazy in love with someone that barely knows I exist! How do I get him/her to fall in love with me? -Lonley in Love, Los Angeles, CA
411: Have you ever tried talking to/starting a conversa-
tion with this person? I know it may seem like the most obvious idea, but it can be scary going up to the person you like and putting yourself out there. The best thing to do in this situation is to find a way to approach this person, preferably if he or she is alone. Sparking up a simple conversation, asking about homework or asking to be someone’s study buddy can be the difference between him not knowing you exist and the beginning of a solid friendship or relationship. Q: I’m beginning to fall in love with someone I met online.. is it possible to have feelings for someone you’ve never seen, touched, dated? -Curious, Little Rock, AR
411:Of course it is possible to fall for someone you met
online. Just because you have not seen them in person does not make the amount of time you spend talking and learning about each other any less real. I recommend you video chat with this person for a couple of reasons. First, it helps to concrete your connection when you can actually see the other person, even if it is online. Second, unfortunately it is not uncommon for someone to create a new identity online, and I would hate to see you gain feelings for someone who is doing that.