Marriage is about giving. You must be willing to "go first" in showing care and support without immediate reciprocation.
Stop "playing house" or living in a fantasy mode.
Focus on what you need (character, reliability, kindness) rather than what you think you should have. Why You're Not Married . . . Yet: The Straight ...
Many approach dating by asking, "What can this person do for me?".
Demanding specific physical traits (like height) is often a way to avoid real intimacy. Marriage is about giving
Communicate directly. If you feel the need to retaliate for perceived slights, you are acting out of fear rather than love.
Learn that being "nice"—which includes kindness, laughter, and vulnerability—is a position of strength, not weakness. and vulnerability—is a position of strength
Behaviors like guilt-tripping or "teaching him a lesson" destroy trust.