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Is play fighting good for a relationship?

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Roughhousing and play fighting can be good for a relationship as long as it’s something you both enjoy! It can be a fun way to relieve stress and enjoy each other’s company. Just respect each other’s boundaries and always stop if your girlfriend doesn’t like what you’re doing.

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What does play fighting mean?

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Play fighting is any type of fight (usually physical) in which the participants go through the motions of fighting without actually trying to hurt each other. It’s a good way to release tension and build skills like cooperation, turn-taking, and self-control. It’s also just plain fun, as long as everyone is okay with it!

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Is play fighting normal in a relationship?

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Every relationship is different, but many couples enjoy play fighting and roughhousing. There’s nothing wrong with it as long as you’re both okay with it and are careful not to let things get out of hand. Communicate clearly with your partner about what the limits are (for example, you might make a rule of no slapping, no pinning each other down, or instantly stopping if your partner says “stop,” “uncle,” or some other safe word).

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What do I do when she keeps me pinned for more than a 10 count? She thinks it's hilarious, and sometimes it's funny, but when people walk in it's really awkward.

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If you think it's funny, and you're genuinely having a good time, who cares what anyone else thinks? If it really bothers you, just tell her. Say something like, "I have fun play fighting with you, but it really makes me uncomfortable when you have me pinned and other people walk in."

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What do I do if she flinches during the play fight?

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Stop and ask if there is anything wrong.

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She is not stronger than me, but she is a better wrestler than me, so she wins most of the time. Will she like me less now that she knows she can take me?

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As a girl, I wouldn't mind if I could take you in a fight. This doesn't apply to everyone, but most girls like to know when their men are vulnerable.

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Does it mean that he loves me if my boyfriend smiles at me?

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You can never assure a person's smile signifies love directly. If your boyfriend smiles at you, it may mean that he is happy.

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What do I do when she is stronger?

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You should still approach it, but if she gets too rough, laugh and tell her to stop. It would be nice if you complimented her on how strong she is, that way she knows you know, but in a good way.

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What should I do if they start hurting me?

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Tell them that they're hurting you and they should stop. If they don't stop, you need to sit down and have a serious conversation about boundaries.

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