Too much analyzing can be damaging to both your relationship and your mental health. Are you overthinking relationships too much? I have a friend who analyses everything, from conversations, text messages to looks she receives, it’s absolutely exhausting. I understand that as human beings it was extremely important to our survival that we quickly analyzed situations, but let’s face it, this is the…
We all have certain relationship expectations. We expect to be loved, to be treated fairly, and not to be let down or lied to. These are perfectly realistic, but when these relationship expectations are set unrealistically high, they can affect us in a negative way. Here are six signs that you have unrealistic relationship expectations and what causes them: 1. Your partner can…
There are a few warning signs that you should look out for to spot someone who isn’t ready for a relationship so you can invest your time in someone who is. The first phases of dating are always exciting, getting dressed up and getting to know each other is always good fun. Yet, as time goes on, you can begin to wonder whether…
Nothing gets as heated as relationship arguments. Romantic couples need to find ways to disagree without creating division. I’ve been in my fair share of relationship arguments, and most of the time they resorted to negative words that fueled anger on both sides. Yes, it's gotten pretty ruthless at times between my intimate partner and me. I'm not alone either. Most people find…
Relationships can be complicated at the best of times, but there are some relationships that can turn toxic. How to recognize a controlling relationship? This can sneak up on you, or it could happen all at once, but once it happens it can be detrimental to both partners in the relationship, and to those around them. All relationships can be at risk of…
There are some thought-provoking questions to ask when you seek to deepen your connection with a person, especially if it is a romantic partner. Whether you have been with a partner for ten months or ten years, you can always find yourself finding out more about them and feeling closer in the relationship. You may know their favorite food, their favorite color and…
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…
Deep love is something special, and when we really feel love for someone, we have certain ways of showing it. A romantic connection with another person is special and should be protected at all costs. There are a few habits of a couple who have a deep love for one another that should be revered, as they show us the way to having…