Tips on how to build a strong and happy relationship with your romantic partner to make sure that it will last. Articles about problems, disagreements and toxic patterns that often arise in relationships and ways to prevent and handle them.
Despite the obvious signs, some people continue to stay in toxic relationships. As a general rule, most of us know when a relationship is over. A couple plagued by constant fights and depression cannot possibly be in Happy Land. Yet, many people don't do anything about it and it is because leaving dysfunctional relationships can be difficult. This fact may leave you raising your…
Failed relationships can be extremely painful experiences, and it can seem that, in having them, we waste time on something that in the end seems to have been futile and pointless. But frustration brings growth, and crisis transformation. Failed relationships have a lot to contribute to our personal growth if we’re only willing to be conscious of the parts of ourselves that they…
Expressing yourself through the different languages of love will have a great impact on your relationships. Many of us struggle to express our love for others. Such obstacles to communication are not limited to romantic relationships. They extend to family, friends, and colleagues. Making our feelings known to our loved ones is essential, no matter how uncomfortable it is. Expressing love through different…
Anxiety in relationships is hell. There are 7 things I want my loved ones to know and understand about my illness. For me, anxiety in relationships is common. I am almost impossible to live with, ask anyone in my family and the response will be interesting. It’s not that I enjoy being angry, frustrated and impossible, it’s just my reaction to the chemicals…
Do you repeat the same mistakes in your relationships? Have you ever wondered why this happens? When you look back at your past relationships, do you ever notice a pattern? Do you always make the same mistakes and fall for the emotionally unavailable ones (guilty!), the manipulators, or those that cheat? Apparently, there is a neurological and psychological explanation for this behavior. Humans…
No one really sets out to obtain an unhealthy relationship. We all strive to find unconditional love, acceptance, and commitment. So, why is it that so many people tend to find themselves in one unhealthy relationship after another? It is first important to note that just because a relationship did not work out does not mean that it was unhealthy. And even in…
Old souls seem to have an innate maturity, which also affects their love life. They go through life as if their eyes had seen a lot more than their years on this planet would permit. Old souls understand that there's more to life than what X is wearing or who Y is dating. They realize there's more to life than how much money…
The topic of being friends with an ex often comes up in friendship groups. Many believe it’s the worst idea ever versus those who think it’s nice to be civil to each other. It can be hard to let go and so staying friends without sex can be a comfort. You can hang out, talk on the phone, go to the cinema, but…