An emotional affair can be just as dangerous and destructive to a relationship as a physical one. It is a sign that your partner feels unfulfilled in the relationship as it currently stands. There are, however, distinct differences between an emotional affair and a physical affair, which is the reason that people react to them differently. Many see emotional affairs as simply a…
You often hear the term positive reinforcement when talking about dog training, but this simple method is surprisingly effective with children. Positive reinforcement is the method whereby we ignore bad behavior and praise good behavior. Children can learn all kinds of life lessons through positive reinforcement including social skills and good manners. It can also be beneficial in education. Positive reinforcement makes children…
Although you may not actually realise it, you (and your partner) have been guilty of stonewalling one another at one point in your relationship. It is something that we all do from time to time and don't see it as being particularly bad, but the effects it can have on a relationship are much more serious than you may have thought. Let's discuss…
Some of the best romantic movies of all time leave us lost in daydreams. Let’s face it, we love these feel-good pictures. The best romantic movies of all time are some of the only ways to represent true love. Remember those thoughts as a child of meeting the love of your dreams, the princess, the knight in shining armor? Yes, I am sure…
There are many factors that need to be considered when deciding to confront somebody and some conflict resolution strategies to do it in a smart way. Conflicts appear all the time, and they are not easily solvable. But it’s much easier when you are use conflict resolution strategies. You have to be courageous and exposed in order to find the key to the…
Saying the ‘L’ word in a relationship is a big step that moves it from dating to serious. There also are ways to express your love without saying a word. The longer you are in a relationship, though, the more you will have said the words ‘I love you.’ Sometimes it can feel as though it doesn’t have the same power that it did…
Quiet women often get mistaken as shy or unsure, and this can make them seem undesirable or difficult to get to know. Their cool exterior and calmness can make them appear to be detached and unapproachable. The truth is exactly the opposite. Quiet women are calm and cool under stressful situations and are much more in tuned to the thoughts and feelings of…
What if I told you that a well-known pain reliever which we all use when we have a fever or a headache also kills our ability to be empathic? Empathy as we know it is the ability to place oneself in another person’s position so as to understand and/or feel what one is going through. This encompasses different types of emotional states such…