All of us have hundreds, if not thousands of relationships in our lives. They are one of the most complicated facets of life, and perhaps none are as important as the relationship that we build with a significant other. If you tend to have relationships that don’t work out, or you’re entering a new one and don’t know what to expect, keep these basic tips in mind. Love yourself. The love your boyfriend or girlfriend gives you will never be a substitute for your own self-esteem. Love yourself, and others will find it easy to love you, too. Don’t undermine yourself or be overly critical. Being relaxed and fun will make both you and your partner the happiest you can be. Trust your partner. A lack of trust will doom any and every relationship. Be on the lookout for controlling behavior, and learn to stop it before it starts. If something is bothering you, you need to be able to talk to your lover about it rather than let it eat away at you. Just don’t assume the worst ever...