We all know the one main reason any person would allow themselves to swallow vinegar every day, especially apple cider vinegar.

The weight loss benefits that the ingredient reaps are endless. Here are a few examples that it stimulates more than just losing weight.

1. Detoxifies your body

This vinegar has been one of the biggest weight loss hypes in the fitness world and has only gained more fame. Apple cider vinegar has properties so strong that it cleans your entire system of bacteria and other pathogens. The vinegar works similarly to a chemical that kills your entire nervous system of any outside invaders. Which is good because it will keep your health and digestion tract running smoothly.

2. Speeds your metabolism

Apple cider vinegar kicks your system into overdrive. It even helps your body burn calories more accurately and at a heightened speed. It balances your body in a way to improve the alkaline in your body, which is beneficial towards your body's natural functions.

3. Controls blood sugar levels

According to an article by Arizona State University this vinegar lowers post-meal and fasting glucose levels. Taking apple cider vinegar will promote control over your blood levels and help stabilize other body stats such as controlling diabetes, anemia and other conditions.

4. Prevents fat accumulation

Apple cider vinegar is a natural fat fighter simply because it is an organic acid. Your body over time builds fatty tissue regardless if it is healthy or not and that sticks together in clumps in your stomach, basically like a strong probiotic. Your body's own natural acid breaks it up and the vinegar only accelerates that break up. This helps in preventing that fat from continuing to expand.

5. Appetite suppressor

It suppresses your appetite for a while, and the vinegar acts as a cleanser because your stomach is focusing on the hunger giving it another way to allow your stomach to suppress that hunger. It's not good to go without eating, obviously, but holding off on something heavy could be beneficial. Alternatively, your stomach focuses on cleaning it out of any other bacteria or pathogens that could affect it before returning to the hunger you were originally feeling.

All you need to do is swoosh some apple cider vinegar in your mouth daily, and you could easily reap the rewards of weight loss. Personally, I like to take two teaspoons of the liquid in a day. One during the morning and then at night.

But you could easily consume it other ways. For example, mix it in your water or drink a sip of it right before every meal, and you could easily achieve each of the health benefits on this list.

Also, keep in mind that you will want to take all organic raw apple cider vinegar. It will serve you the best and consuming all those preservatives will only counteract the above listed.

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They were screaming and practically at each other's throats. Both of them were full of anger and resentment. My parents had hardly seen each other in the last few months. I was young at the time, but I knew something was not right between them. It was obvious.

I never thought they would want a divorce over something so small. I never even thought that people could break up over such petty problems. But it is true, spouses do get divorced, in fact they separate often because they never make the marriage their first priority.

I always thought that it came naturally, but as I discovered when I was a young girl, it doesn't. Many relationships become barricaded with other obstacles in life, and those other priorities block the true necessity of marriage being the most important.

Putting your work, education, hobbies or any other interests above a relationship, and you're bound to see it fail. Naturally, you will want a person who supports you in your passions, but never will you find a spouse who will want you to put your collection of vinyl album records above them.

Remember that any relationship, especially a marriage, requires work and patience in order for it to function and thrive. Yes, your career is important but that does not mean you should always ask for overtime so that you can have more money. Some situations are understandable, but if you are asking for more hours when you are financially stable, especially when you could be on a date with your spouse, then you are asking for trouble.

There is a buddhist proverb about marriage that says, "If you love a flower you do not pluck it, if you love it you water it daily." Marriage is this flower. You tend to it as best you can because you love it. You do not neglect, abandon or ignore the beauty and love this flower provides you with.

Just like watering the flower, you need to "water" you relationship. Put forth the effort youe spouse deserves. Go on dates, talk about your emotions, cook for one other, play a random game, buy your spouse a random present, send each other a cheesy text message and ultimately, put them before anything else. That is exactly what my parents did, and by doing so, they learned to make their marriage top priority and rekindled their love for each other.

No, you won't divorce over something so little as fighting once over why it took your partner so long to get home from work, but if you continue sitting back and not taking responsibility for your actions, then those small problems can begin to affect and damage your marriage.

Make your spouse and marriage your number one priority. You are both an equal unit, and both of you must put in 100 percent to keep your marriage strong and lasting.

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We all love our hubbys. They work hard, sacrifice and always make providing for the family a priority. They also know exactly how to adore us, in their own way. We just need to keep an eye out for the signs.

With all the long hours we put into making our marriage, home and life as happy as possible, it's difficult to stop and look for tiny signs of your husband's love and support. But if you do just that, you'll feel the tender love your husband has for you. Here's what to look for:

1. He brags to his friends

When that guy's night rolls around, your husband takes it as the perfect opportunity to tell his buddies how hard you work as a wife and mother. He goes on and on about how much he appreciates what you do and cherishes your love. Talking a little with his best friend will give you some hints on how much your man adores you.

2. He's protective

He's not jealous, but he is very protective over you. Your husband seeks to make you feel safe and comfortable. A man who adores his wife will never cease to always want to protect her.

3. He compliments you

You're beautiful and your husband will recognize that. In one way or another, he will remind you that he understands how lucky he is to have a wife so endearing and full of beauty. Men are simple: if he sees that his wife is beautiful, he will say so.

4. He admits he is wrong

This is a big one. No one really loves to admit when they are wrong about something. Both men and women are guilty of this. But the man who admits he is wrong (even if he is not) really, truly and deeply adores you. Not just any person will do this, so if this describes your husband, you married yourself a winner.

5. He's patience

This is something every husband and wife could use a little more of. Being married means putting up with a lot of quirks...some of which aren't very endearing. If he remains patient when you are talking in circles or taking a lifetime to get to the point of your story, bless his heart!

6. He listens when you vent

When your husband has the gift of just sitting and listening to what you have to say, he truly loves you. It's a sign he is putting your thoughts and feelings first and wants to hear you out.

7. He treats you as an equal

He treats you with respect and values your thoughts and opinions. When a man constantly asks to hear what is going on inside your mind, it's because he sees you as an equal partner in your marriage. He aims to hear your options about finances and where to go on vacation because he knows you too have equal say in your marriage.

8. He sacrifices for you

Look, if you have a man who will go shopping with you and sincerely gives his opinion about how you look in that dress then don't torture him by going into every single store. It's a big deal that he went shopping with you in the first place, if at all! If he does things for you just because you like it then that means he is 100% your number one fan; show him some love in return by respecting his sacrifice.

9. He wants to know about your family

If he asks questions about how your Dad's doing and if Mom is recovering from her cold, you've married a gentlemen who cares about others. Your husband has a sincere desire to tend and care for you and that applies to those that loved you before him. That is just too adorable!

10. You're the priority

Wife equals priority. Period. A man who truly loves you makes you a priority, no matter the circumstance.

Look for those small gestures and actions because they mean everything. Afterall, actions do speak louder than words.

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Your spouse is important. You need to continually show them that they are a priority in your life. Without that daily commitment, cracks of distrust and unhappiness will seep in your marriage. Sure, you could go out on plenty dates to help improve your marriage, but it really is in the small and simple things. These tiny actions add up to mean the most. Do these five things each and every day to keep your marriage divorce-proof:

1. Say "I love you"

I can't stress this one enough. Telling your spouse this everyday (and meaning it!) will keep the both of you in love. Say "I love you" in person everyday. You could say it in the morning, at night or at dinner....just don't forget. Feel free to express your love in other ways too; leaving a note or sending a text are also ways to let your spouse know you care. But nothing beats the simple romance of hearing your love whisper "I love you" as they gaze into your eyes.

2. Pray daily

Taking the time to talk together with a higher power gives you the security to be vulnerable in front of your spouse. It's a moment each day where you get personal and emotionally intimate with one another and the Lord. These tender moments revel what your heart wants and will strengthen your marriage.

3. Always kiss

This is the best way you can show your spouse your love. Whenever you have an opportunity to kiss your partner, take it. Whether it be a quick smooch on the forehead or a gentle kiss on the cheek, life is too short to not kiss the person who you love most in life.

4. Us time

Focus on being a couple each day. Setting aside time to listen to one another will help you grow together. Hear about each other's day, listen to each other's frustrations and complaints. Set aside the time to talk about life. Find time to talk about your opinions, joys and frustrations. To do this, you both could wake up just a few minutes earlier in the morning or even take an evening stroll in the park.

5. Make them smile

Everyone deserves to smile everyday; it would be a phenomenal thing if you were the one to give your spouse their smile of the day. You could crack a simple joke, show a them a funny video you saw or talk about an old memory. It does not matter how you do it, just make that grin form across their face and fall in love with the reaction they have.

Many relationships fail because they do not make it a priority. These little actions act as a daily commitment to love and cherish your spouse and your marriage. Life gets busy, but there will always be time to do these five things.They do not go unnoticed and will honestly keep that spark alive.

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Olive oil is a common cooking ingredient that can usually be found in almost every kitchen, but did you know olive oil is also one of the greatest beauty products you will ever use?

Here are 20 beauty benefits to olive oil you'll want to try:

1. Olive oil bath

Pouring a little bit of olive oil into your bath gives your skin so many benefits. Olive oil contains antioxidants your skin needs and loves to absorb. Just be sure to clean your bathtub well when you're done bathing because the oil can leave a residue that will build up over time.

2. Neosporin knockoff

Mix some olive oil with Vaseline to create a shield and remedy for scrapes and scars. Certain properties in the olive oil have been proven to accelerate the healing process, so if you're fresh out of Neosporin, then this little tip might save you from the hassle of going to the store.

3. Cracked skin repair

Your skin is very delicate, especially in regions with dry air. That brings danger to damaging your skin cells as well as causing an irritable itch. Rubbing your skin down with olive oil will protect it from cracking so badly. This is actually best for people with cracked heels.

4. Makeup remover

The great thing about olive oil is that it naturally does not clog pores like most oils do. Simply dab some oil on a cotton pad to remove any makeup or dirt that has built up in your pores throughout the day and you're set.

5. Skin moisturizer

Using olive oil on your skin will change your skin for the better.

6. Prevents wrinkles

Olive oil is full of vitamin E, which has been proven to help counteract aging. The oil will help with smoothing out your skin and serve as a sort of sunscreen against harmful UV rays. Remember the next time you run out of sunscreen, olive oil just might be your saving grace.

7. Facemask treatment

Olive oil is used as an ingredient in so many beauty products today. You can even make your own DIY face mask and use it as a skin treatment. Mixing olive oil with one a ground cucumber and a tablespoon of milk will serve as a refreshing and moisturizing face mask.

8. Shine and frizz serum

I use this little tidbit all the time. After you blow dry or apply any sort of heat to your hair, it will usually have a few flyaways or frizziness to it. Applying some olive oil is the trick to getting rid of those unruly strands and adds a bit of shine your luscious locks.

9. Dandruff treatment

If you have bad dandruff or an itchy scalp then soaking your hair in olive oil over night will do you justice. It will allow your hair to absorb any vitamins your scalp needs in order to stay clean and moisturized.

10. Lip scrub

Mix olive oil and sugar and massage your lips with it once a week and you will see a difference in how smooth your lips are.

11. Eczema and rash treatment

If your skin has bumps or has become irritated, applying olive oil might not be such a bad idea. The oil's medicinal properties soothe and work as a component in fighting off other pathogens. Massage it into your skin twice a day and you will see a difference.

12. Prevents hangnails

Olive oil is packed with vitamin e, which does well to soften your skin. Applying olive oil several times a day to a hangnail will reverse the damaged skin and promote healing.

13. Under eye cream

I struggle sleeping at times, especially when I have a busy work day ahead, so I am always waking up with bags and puffiness under my eyes. After researching and trying out many different eye creams, I have come to find that olive oil works the best. I take a penny-sized amount and apply it to my under-eye skin every night and it has worked like a charm.

14. Makeup brush cleaner

Mix some olive oil with Dawn dish soap and you will find your brushes as smooth as the first time you used them. Keeping your brushes clean is very important and keeps your face free of bacteria that can build up in the bristles over time.

15. Cuticle oil

If you are big on keeping your nails fresh and trimmed, then applying some oil a to your hands few times during the week will do the trick in keeping them healthy and fine.

16. Hair growth treatment

We all have those stubborn hair strands that want to form into split ends. Olive oil will act to solidify and heal those ends. Soaking your hair three times a week in olive oil will put off hair damage, especially if you style your hair with heat.

17. Shaving cream

Switch your shaving cream with olive oil. You will get better results each time.

18. Ear wax remedy

Cleaning out your ear a few times a month is vital to your overall health. Use olive oil as ear drops to help clean any dirt or bacteria that could potentially damage your eardrum and wellness. Continue to clean your ear with a q-tip following the action.

19. Pre-shampoo treatment

Run some olive oil through your ends and leave it in your hair for three minutes. Do this on nights you intend on washing your hair and you will see a difference in its overall shine and health. The oil's properties will regenerate damaged strands and stimulate hair growth.

20. Salad dressing

Along with all the pros to outside beauty, consuming olive oil is great for your insides as well. Instead of layering your favorite dressing on your salad, switch to olive oil. Doing so will help boost your metabolism and also serve as a general beauty booster.

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Recently a video was made by the Sandy Hook foundation that screams to parents and watchers of the reality of how gun violence occurs in the school system.

Violence has caused extreme concern in the last few years for parents who send their children off to school. School violence has risen since 2008 and is not showing any signs of slowing down.

Here are the stats

• 549,380 acts of gun violence occur each year.

• 314 people are shot every day. Of these, 41 are children and under 18 years of age.

• 95 people die every day from gun violence, 6 are under 18 years of age.

• 20,308 people commit suicide in a year. Of these, 640 are committed by minors.

• 12,506 gun injuries happen to children under 18 per year.

• Most criminal gun violence is due to individuals who lack mental wellness (coping skills, anger management and social emotional skills).

• 90% of individuals that die from suicide had a diagnosable mental disorder.

• In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker's plan but failed to report it.

• Guns used in about 80% of school incidents were taken from home or from a relative.

• The annual cost of gun violence is roughly $700 per American citizen.

It has now been four years since the Sandy Hook shooting and still mass shootings continue to rise. The Sandy Hook foundation urges parents, friends and community leaders to stay alert and be aware of the signs before an act of violence can take place.

Continual signs of depression or aggressiveness can easily indicate signs of violence or self-harm before they take place. Be aware of those around you and teach your children to show kindness to all. It will not only help in a moralistic perspective but also give you the power to save lives.

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You ask yourself a million questions, where did I go wrong? Why did this happen to me? No amount of thoughts can salvage a man who has fallen completely out of love with his wife.

For that reason, you need to be aware of what signs to look for in a husband who seems to be acting unusual compared to his natural identity:

1. He leaves you on the backburner

When his focus relocates to other hobbies or he takes more interest in his work then you, it could be a dead giveaway that he is falling out and away from you. A man in love makes you the priority, but if he is putting other parts of his life at the frontline rather then you, make time to talk with your husband and figure out why he is behaving oddly.

2. Eye contact

They say eyes are the window into the soul. When your husband no longer can hold a gaze, it might be because he feels you will see the truth of your relationship at hand. Next time you try to hold a conversation with your husband take note of how often he makes eye contact with you, if he can hold a gaze then most likely you have nothing to be concerned over.

3. Initiation is lost

He no longer initiates anything of a physical nature with you. Not a kiss, no holding hands, not even a simple hug. You are left to be the initiator, and this alone can leave you with a strong sense of where your relationship stands. At no time should one partner decide to quite reassuring the other of their affection.

4. Distance

If he is always out and never home, if he seems to be making up an excuse all the time about why he will be coming home late then it could be for an obvious reason. A man in love wants to be with the woman he adores. A man out of love will stretch the distance with him and his partner.

5. Emotionally disconnected

If you ever feel the urge to confront him about his erratic behavior and he continues to distance himself and avoid an emotional talk it could be one of two things: he either is simply a man that does not want to get sensitive and speak about his emotions, or he is afraid to hurt your feelings and admit the truth or that he no longer loves you. Regardless, this matter needs to be confronted at one point or another.

6. Criticism

There is positive criticism that can help you learn and grow to be better. Then there is negative criticism where a person mocks your own innate being. Meaning if your husband complains about something ridiculous, such as the way you brush your teeth, and it sincerely disgusts him, that is searching for criticism that he does not like about you. He does it to ease the guilt he feels over not loving you anymore. Instead, a man should search for the attributes that he loves in you and choose to ignore the nitpicky things.

7. He doesn't care

He simply just puts no effort into anything that has to do with you and on so many sad occasions that does include even abandoning you and your children. It is in these times when you realize these are the things you need to grow stronger. If he fell out of love, he should end it correctly and not with you searching and looking for the signs of his distance.

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Doing simple things for your wife actually mean a great deal more to them than most husbands realize.

Most women who are married do a great deal for their family and like to feel appreciated. And that list of responsibilities just grows if children are involved.

Here are some suggestions to consider when you want to see a smile form across your wife's beautiful face:

1. Compliments- never run out of compliments to give your woman.

2. Reassurance- your wife needs this one, especially from you.

3. A well thought-out date- get romantic!

4. A man who knows his woman; you know what she likes, so surprise her with flowers, chocolates, hearts and all that lovey-dovey stuff.

5. Patience- sometimes all you need to do is hear her out and try to understand her.

6. Her favorites- try to remember her favorite color or food, and basically all favorites.

7. Anniversary- don't forget it- EVER!

8. Compromise- try to find an ultimatum both you and your wife agree on.

9. Doing chores- what woman would not love her husband to do some house chores?

10. Honesty is key in any relationship.

11. Saying "I love you." Tire those words out as much as you can.

12. Any embrace- it could be a kiss, a hug or just holding hands. Never stop doing them. Everyday.

13. Romantic gestures because your wife notices them.

14. Your thoughts- your wife likes to know what's going on in your mind, so speak up!

15. Your love, always.

There are a million more things that could qualify on this list for making your wife happy- ask her yourself. Just remember to never stop making your woman happy. As the saying goes- happy wife, happy life.

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If you love cooking as much as I do then you know the struggle of cooking low-calorie and wholesome meals on a budget. And what makes it worse is when a time crunch is in full effect. Luckily, I've conducted some research to see what the best low calorie dinners you can make in 15 minutes are, and surprisingly, they taste amazing.

1. Lemon herb chicken and brown rice

The thing about this recipe is that it is easy to make and magnificently paired. The herbs balance the zest of the lemon. Put together with Brown rice and it makes for a filling and hearty meal. With the ingredients together, your body will easily absorb all the nutrients and your taste buds will go crazy for the flavor

Ingredients: boneless chicken breasts, brown rice, basil, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon, rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, and olive oil

Chicken here
Rice here

2. Sweet and spicy glazed pork chops with asparagus

You can never beat a well-glazed pork chop. The thing about this recipe is that your oven does all the work. After spreading the glaze over the pork, you have time for yourself to just sit and read a book until you hear the oven beep. The explosion of sweet honey and spicy red flakes in your mouth will overwhelm your taste buds and serving it along with asparagus is a great way to offset the flavors.

Ingredients: pork chops, fresh asparagus, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, brown sugar (or honey), pepper, butter, and olive oil

Pork here
Asparagus here

3. Citrus baked salmon with quinoa

I'm a sucker for fish, especially when it comes to salmon. One of the best things you can eat when you're trying to watch your weight is fish. They are a naturally light meat that hold tons of fatty acids that help maintain your overall health. Alongside quinoa, baked salmon evens out as a light meal that gives you just enough of an edge to feel full.

Ingredients: salmon, lemon, lime, garlic, cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar

Salmon here
Quinoa here

4. White chicken chili with avocado

Okay so this one takes more than 15 minutes, but it would be an injustice if I did not include this one on the list because of its weightloss benefits. This so far has been my favorite recipe that I have tried yet. If you want to eat something healthy 95 percent of the time, eating chili or soup is your best bet. They both fill you up quickly because of the high amount of liquid in them. I fell in love with this recipe and you should to give it a chance too!

Ingredients: chicken breasts, olive oil, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, green chili, salt, pepper, cannellini beans, chicken broth, cilantro, and monterey cheese. (optional)

Chili here

5. Turkey burger with baked sweet potato

I know what you're thinking, "How can a burger be healthy?" Well I'm here to show you just how. Turkey is a light, lean meat, and although it may not be as dense as beef, you can still create mean burger our of turkey. The sweet potato will also balance to the textures in your meal, and they have multiple health benefit as well. Just remember to keep this recipe simple and you will find yourself satisfied.

Ingredients: ground turkey, garlic, onion, tomatoes, rosemary, parmesan cheese, mustard, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt, and wheat buns

Burger here
Potatoes here

Regardless if you try the recipes, the important thing to remember when you're trying to keep weight off is to eat clean and stay active!

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No man is the same but every woman can get a generalized sense of what their significant other expects from the relationship, and especially from the woman in it.

Something to keep in mind is that you're only human, and being everything that your man wants you to be is not how it works. In fact, most successful relationships are based off of people fixing certain qualities they lack so that the relationship will improve.

You cannot give your man every perfect quality that every women has out there, but that is the beauty in it because you will be able to give him more than just being a Barbie doll.

1. Faithfulness

Singularly the most important quality on this list is how faithful you are to your partner. You got into a relationship for a reason; prove to him that all of your heart belongs to him and that he is the man that you are continually choosing to keep in your life.

2. Patience

Let's be honest here: with most men, it just requires us to practice our patience! Men appreciate that when we are because they know that sometimes they can become a handful. Having a woman that can continue to encourage him and stay in composure only enhances his gratitude.

3. Respect

Always keep this abundantly clear in the relationship. Your man does not demand much for you but in this you should never falter to give him respect. Don't ever degrade him- that is how you lose respect for one another. Keep each other on that pedestal and the respect will remain mutual.

4. Humorous

You don't need to make your man roll on the floor dying of laughter but you at least need to know an easy way to put a smile on his face. By cracking a joke with him every now and then you will keep the relationship fresh and your love alive.

5. Self-confident

Do this for yourself, practice your self-confidence. Every day when you look in the mirror tell yourself: you are beautiful, you are kind, you are intelligent and you have a man in your life that recognizes and adores all those things about you.

6. Supportive

Behind every king is a queen that carried him when he could not. You are the queen to your king, be his backbone and the foundation he relies on for help when no one else will offer it. This not only proves to him you will be there through it all but also makes your relationship bulletproof.

7. Humility

Someone that knows how to put someone else above themselves is an example of the type of woman a man can hold onto forever. Understanding that not everyone has what you have and giving back in the spirit of a kind-hearted woman. He will see that, and he will be inspired by your actions.

8. Unpredictable

Nobody likes to come home every day and repeat the same day over and over again for the rest of their lives. Keep the relationship interesting by throwing in some spontaneity, by doing so he will stay interested in you.

9. Honesty

Experts say that this is the number one trait that most men look for in women. It is rare to find someone who can easily be themselves with someone they seek to impress. But once he realizes that you are being sincere with him, he will understand how much you matter to him.

10. Reasonable

Both men and women love to disagree, maybe it was because we were hardwired so differently that it is hard to agree on one truth. Regardless, it is important to see that in any relationship you need to negotiate and reason in order to make your relationship the priority; he will notice your effort in trying hard to make debating run smoothly.

11. Challenging

Men love a little challenge, it will keep him on his toes, it will surprise him, it might even make him question some of the things he believed. The point is that all these impacts on his perspective will happen because of you. Not only is that desirous but it is really attractive for a man.

12. Enthusiastic

Men love to see women get excited over something, anything actually. For this reason, they are entertained with our joy and energy. I dare you to take the time to observe your man's face the next time that you get worked up over something. His grin is something that you will want to keep in your memory.

13. Witty

Intelligence is attractive- men love a woman who knows her stuff. The playing dumb act is overrated and quite frankly a man in a relationship wants to show off a woman that is brilliant. So, watching that documentary on Netflix for once might help you in the long-run.

14. Productive

Most people have a hard time with this in relationships, understandably. Some days you just want to be lazy and not seem put together; this is where men find women unproductive. Which is not necessarily true because the same can go for men, they just get away with being lazy much easier than most women do. Ensure that you are not becoming a home body by taking up a hobby or choosing to do something you're passionate about.

15. Kind

Treat others the way you want to be treated. Period.

16. Active

Practicing yoga or being an avid mountain climber are good activities to take up to make sure you are getting out there and living a healthy lifestyle. Likewise, your partner will see that and be inspired by your temperament. Who knows- maybe he will suggest both of you taking up the same hobby, and that is a win-win situation for everyone.

17. Moralistic

Try to do right by what you think feels like the right thing to do. This reveals that you have a guilty conscious and can easily make mistakes. Ultimately showing him that you're only human and he will be able to sympathize with a mutual feeling.

18. Outspoken

Men love to hear what's going through a woman's mind; there is this satisfaction they get from knowing our thoughts. Be sure you express your opinion about things, as staying quiet will only make your man assume the worse.

19. Decisive

I'm unsure if there is truly a quality that men like more than a woman who knows how to decide what she wants for dinner or can openly ask for what she wants from the other person. You need to have good mental and communicative skills to remain decisive about your choices. Once you put that practice into play, your significant other will idolize you.

20. Composed

Not every woman can easily say they have kept their cool in every situation, but the woman who says that they have for sure has something to brag about. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've stressed or grown concerned over a situation and staying composed is reassurance that will not only relax your mind but also your man's.

The right person will love the other in a different way compared to any other woman who did previously. If you know in your heart you are or are falling in love with your man, then prove it to him with your actions. Your main goal should be to make him happy and put a smile on his face every single day.

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