Introverts are known for being shy, socially anxious reclusive; however, this isn’t necessarily true. Sure, some people may also have these traits but more often than not, it isn’t the case. The real defining point of whether somebody is an introvert or an extrovert is how they gain their energy – around people or alone. Introverts prefer to spend their time alone to…
Do you feel like your relationship has stagnated? Do you sometimes wonder “where is this going?” Worrying is one thing, but anxiety is another. Worry is a silent storm and it continuously rocks your boat. But anxiety is the tsunami which sinks the ship, time and time again. What makes anxiety dangerous is, if left unchecked, it creates unconscious behavior and runaway thoughts…
Many of us hit the dead end in our marriage after a couple of years due to a variety of reasons. The most common one is taking each other for granted because it has been ingrained in our minds that once we get hitched it is the beginning of one’s happily ever after. If this was indeed the case then most marriages today…
Artist Philippa Rice has created an inspiring comic series about how love shows itself in small everyday things couples do. It is commonly known that daily life may harm relationships. Everyday routine, work-related stress and responsibilities sometimes make you neglect your sweetheart. However, there are also countless small things couples do to show their love and affection. These things are what inspired Rice…
How many times have you been told that having a stable, long-term relationship in your 20s was a bad idea? That you are wasting your prime years by settling down early. Well, you know what, to heck with those thoughts! Here are some of my favorite reasons for being in a long-term relationship in my 20’s; I have also included the thoughts of…
The idea of true love is attractive. The thing is, it’s not always about perfection and fancy meals. Sometimes true love revolves around the simplest of pleasures. After all, true love lasts a lifetime and during an entire life, some things shared by those who are meant to be together may be quiet and uneventful. That’s the beauty of it, really. True love is…
Finding the one is mythical for some people, yet this does not stop us from looking for it. Time and time again I hear people giving up on love because the person they thought was the one really wasn’t. What a shame is my only response. Sometimes even the clearest text can be misread, but that is no reason to give up on…
Being in a long-term relationship with someone, you start to notice small but subtle changes in your actions, and more shockingly, the things you are comfortable with. While some of these things may take some time to warm up to your partner, being with them for an extended period, you may not notice these few things once the both of you come around.…