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"Can I Trust Him About the Future?"

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our community.

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our community. Add your advice in the comments!

I've been with someone for about six months now, and things have been going well. He's affectionate, caring, and respectful. The thing is, I get nervous when he starts talking about the future. Our future. He talks of how he's never felt this way before and marriage and so on. Which all sounds great, but I've been with men in the past who have said the exact same lines, only to find out that those lines were empty and meaningless. So I'm definitely jaded. Should I take what my current BF says with a grain of salt? How do I know when someone actually means what they say?

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously in Group Therapy for advice.

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Cool Capture: The Longboard Life

Hey, Instagram user gabrielbricci, we see you rollin'.

Hey, Instagram user gabrielbricci, we see you rollin'. Love the top down perspective and subtle filter work in this longboard shot, which was submitted using the #CoolCapture hashtag.

Have you been testing out your photography skills and snapped a shot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #coolcapture hashtag, and your pic might be featured on the POPSUGAR Tech homepage. And don't forget to follow @popsugartech on Instagram!

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Look of the Day: Belt It Up

A belt can tie together a whole look.

A belt can tie together a whole look. Case in point: community member RuedeMoi's outfit of chic separates. She cleverly concealed where her black blouse-y top got tucked into her beige midi skirt with a black-and-gold studded belt, which gave her look added definition at the waist. An outfit's nothing without a pop of color, and her rounded-toe heels in a red floral print added the perfect chromatic burst while keeping the overall tone of her belted ensemble feminine and sophisticated.

Congrats, RuedeMoi!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we just might feature you on POPSUGAR Fashion!

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Amp Up Your Summer Look With These Bright Lipstick Shades

Summer is the best time to experiment with a bold lipstick hue, and Real Beauty is sharing the best brights to buy now.




Summer is the best time to experiment with a bold lipstick hue, and Real Beauty is sharing the best brights to buy now.

The season for shorter hemlines, glowing skin, and bright lipsticks is upon us. Be brave this Summer, and opt for a bold new hue!

Also on RealBeauty.com:
Trendy Ponytails For Summer

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Is Sexsomnia Real?

We're happy to present this article from our partner site Yahoo!

We're happy to present this article from our partner site Yahoo! Shine:

We've all heard of sleepwalking. And there are plenty of people who talk in their sleep, or even eat in their sleep. But having sex in your sleep and not remembering a thing about it afterward?

Also on Shine: 7 Tips to Encourage Better Sleep

Earlier this week, Andrew Machin, 40, was acquitted of raping a 21-year-old three years ago after the court determined that he had been asleep when he assaulted her. Though he agreed that the victim had been drinking and had not consented to having sex, he also argued that he had a 25-year history of sleep disorders, including having sex with his long-time partner while asleep, and he was "disgusted" when he woke up and realized what had happened.

Read on to learn more about this rare condition.

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Savory Sight: "Cheesy" Roasted Cauliflower

This creative cauliflower recipe from Grace Dickinson couldn't come at a more perfect time — it's a great side dish for any Memorial Day gathering you're headed to.

This creative cauliflower recipe from Grace Dickinson couldn't come at a more perfect time — it's a great side dish for any Memorial Day gathering you're headed to. Plus, it uses nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese to get a good cheesy kick going, without the dairy.

An addicting, veggie-filled snack or side.

For more — and the recipe — visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

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Look of the Day: Breezy in Blues

As we move into the balmy days of Summer, we're always in search of those chic looks that will help us stay cool.

As we move into the balmy days of Summer, we're always in search of those chic looks that will help us stay cool. Enter community member houseofjeffers's breezy look. Her sleeveless silky blouse, lightly tucked into her diaphanous fishtail polka-dot skirt, created a perfectly polished look for those scorching Summer days. A shining silver cuff added personality and shine to her cool look for hot days, while ankle-strap heels finished her outfit off with added height.

Congrats, houseofjeffers!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we just might feature you on POPSUGAR Fashion!

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Cool Capture: Catch and Release

This multihued, high-flying photo by Instagram user hollymetts, who submitted her action shot with the #CoolCapture hashtag, makes us want to try our hand at the trapeze!

This multihued, high-flying photo by Instagram user hollymetts, who submitted her action shot with the #CoolCapture hashtag, makes us want to try our hand at the trapeze!

Have you been testing out your photography skills and snapped a shot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #coolcapture hashtag, and your pic might be featured on the POPSUGAR Tech homepage. And don't forget to follow @popsugartech on Instagram!

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6 Apps Every Beauty Lover Should Download

Need beauty advice on the go?

Need beauty advice on the go? Allure has a list of the best beauty apps to answer your questions in a hurry.

OK — most of us are practically surgically attached to our smartphones. And yes, Words With Friends is great. But what about maximizing the beauty capabilities of your tech best friend? We rounded up some of our favorite applications for beauty junkies like us, ones that let you try on hair styles, nail polishes, and shadows, and grab a great deal for your next spa visit. Check 'em out.

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"He's Mr. Unavailable Again"

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our community.

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our community. Add your advice in the comments!

So I met this guy online several years ago. We dated and had a long-distance relationship. Three years into the relationship, I was ready to relocate to his town. As soon as I started getting interviews in his town, he started saying that he wasn't ready for a relationship and that maybe 10 years down the road we could live in the same state. I found out he was cheating, forgave him and wanted to try counseling. But he didn't want to try counseling and broke up with me when it should have been the other way around.

I took an entire year to heal from this relationship from hell. I read a lot of self help books and started activities that I enjoyed to rebuild my self esteem. Then I decided to get back in the dating game and met an awesome man on a dating site who lived close to me. He opened doors and was nothing but a pure gentleman. We waited until three months into our relationship before becoming physical. I was so very happy with this new man and felt like what we had was special. We became intimate for the second time and afterwards he said, "I am afraid to be a boyfriend. I am not ready for a relationship. Can we just be friends?" I became furious and said some very nasty things to him. After I had cooled down, I apologized and wanted to sit down to discuss why I had been so hurt and upset. But he would not accept any form of an apology from me and refused to speak to me.

I've done everything right this time by taking the opportunity to get to know him before jumping into a relationship. I prayed over it and gave everything thoughtful contemplation. Yet things still didn't work out, and I feel like I have lost for the second time because he broke up with me when I did nothing to warrant it. I am not an emotionally unavailable woman and do want to be in a loving and committed relationship. I am hurt and frustrated that guys seem so available until the moment that they have had me. What can I do to prevent this from happening. I asked all the right questions and got "yes I want to be with you." Once he had me, I was no longer interesting!

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously in Group Therapy for advice.