There have been endless studies, conversations, and speculation over the years as to what the secret formula is for a happy marriage. Some say the secret lies in laughing together, others claim a good sex life is the key to passing through life with another. However, a recent study at Georgia University has declared the secret to maintaining a happy marriage is in…
In a world that is ruled by stereotypes, it’s no surprise that myths and misconceptions are quite common almost in any aspect of everyday life. Having settled in our minds, they affect our choices, behaviors, and relationships with others. Most of the time, we don’t bother ourselves with wondering whether these myths are true or not as we hear them over and over.…
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…
When thinking of our five senses, the four most popular ones come to mind: sight, hearing, smell, and taste. But people don’t often realise how imperative touch can be to us, as humans, and how non-sexual touching at the correct time in the appropriate place can have a strong psychological effect. Here we present you 6 psychological effects of non-sexual touching: 1. Money…
What is emotional manipulation? Emotional manipulation is when friends or loved ones use methods such as guilt-tripping, shaming and using fear to manipulate others. It can be done in both a subtle or very overt manner, but either way is unacceptable. It’s safe to say that at some point in our lives we may have done the following, but it’s usually followed by…
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.…
Once upon a time, figuring out how to keep that special someone in your life took time, dedication, and a whole lot of trial and error events. Now, what if I told you that there was an actual mathematical formula behind all of these interactions that, in fact, predicts whether your relationship will last or not? As fate would have it, a mathematician…
With our days warming up and nights getting shorter, shouldn’t we start to give our relationships a bit of care too? Well, if you are like most of us, shaking off the winter blues is a little bit harder than we would like to admit. So let’s warm our bones and our hearts this summer with your significant other! Read on to learn…