Ah, 2012. Time for a new year and perhaps new insight into a new relationship or even current one. And within each relationship, the bad habits can reign supreme, which is terrible at times. So, then, which ones should you do away with this year?

The PDA Habit
You’ve probably seen this a lot outside where couples will show a lot of affection towards one another in public places. It’s ok to hold hands and kiss one another from time to time. But please, not all the time. And in some places, it’s not appropriate. Like a church. Or the bank. Realize there’s a time and place for everything. How to fix? Easy. Imagine someone you don’t want to see you and your partner being affectionate to one another. Like your mother.

The (other)PDA Habit
You’re preoccupied by your phone, not paying attention to your loved one, who is trying to tell you something important. Paying minimal attention while on your phone is like death. How to fix? Do away with your phone and pay more attention. It might be the difference between a strong relationship and a break-up.

The TV Habit
Watching TV is not necessarily a vice nor is it bad, but let’s face it: TV every night? Watching chick flicks, action movies, etc.? That’s for you to do when you grow old, my dears. How to fix? Go out every night. Take a walk. No TV (or Internet) for a week. Do what they do in the old days without all this fun stuff.

The Smothering Habit
Don’t contact your loved one every second, minute of the day. It’s terrible. If you keep contacting him/her, they’ll feel smothered and you’ll seem overbearing. Let them do what they need to do - you’re not going to die if you don’t hear from them every moment of the day. How to fix? Don’t contact one another for x amount of time. You want to miss one another - seriously.

The Teasing Habit
I’m pretty sure everyone is guilty of this - we love to tease others. And while the others might take it all in good stride, everyone has their breaking point. And it can be annoying after a while. How to fix? Teasing will never stop. But you can try to tease less and less as time goes on. But it really depends - your partner might think you’re bored of them.

The MIA Friend Habit
You have some best friends, some that you haven’t seen in a while, and you organize a meeting to meet them. But you bring your significant other along as well. That’s a no-no. Don’t do that. If you’re going to do that, you might as well just not even bother going to the group hang-out. How to fix? Spend some quality time with your friends and without your significant others. You need some alone time too! Though, if your significant other knows your friends because, well, that’s how you met, then sure.

The Overanalyzing Habit
Overanalyzing little things in a relationship can make the relationship go sour. You begin to analyze every little thing to the point where things shouldn’t be analyzed but experienced. How to fix? Start by living in the present, not the future. Who knows? You might not even been together in the future, so why think about it?

The Non-Dating Habit
You’re in love! The person said yes. You no longer need to go on dates. Think of something new and romantic that will surprise her. How to fix? How about a nice romantic dinner by the candlelight and some wine?

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