Secure attachment develops in childhood. This means that adult relationships either thrive or struggle according to how we were raised. From an early age, we learn to develop relationships with other people in our lives. These relationships can either be secure or insecure attachments depending on how we are treated. It starts with our parents who reinforce our attachment by how they raise…
Resentment in marriage is a dangerous and toxic thing, dealing with it is the only way to get past it. Resentment lies quietly under the radar but rears its ugly head when you least expect it. It can slowly erode your relationship from the inside out. But, resentment in marriage is not a death sentence. There are ways of dealing with it that…
People act and feel certain ways according to their relationship status. When you’re used to being single, your perspective of life is different. Being able to speak from two perspectives, single and married, has given me the advantage of understanding things a bit better. For instance, I can now see that when you stay single for long periods of time, it can greatly…
If you have recently divorced after many years of marriage, or if you know someone who has, you are not alone. Late separations, sometimes called gray divorce, are increasing. Why do couples have a failed marriage after a long life together? What can be done to avoid them? The leading causes of a failed marriage among married couples for the last few decades…
Have you ever wondered why people remain in bad relationships? There are reasons, and they’re complicated. Relationships can be beautiful, offering happiness, friendship, and security. These unions can keep you young and feeling your best. On the other hand, there are relationships that are considered toxic. These relationships can do the opposite of their counterparts. So, why do people remain in these partnerships?…
Neurosis is a term that describes an underlying psychological problem. So are there neurosis symptoms and is it possible to detect these signs? Before we explore neurosis symptoms and their causes, let’s look at how the term came about. The term neurosis was first coined by a Scottish doctor, Dr. William Kullen. He used it to describe any ailment where there was no…
The combination of social media and relationships can be damaging, to say the least. A certain amount of genuine connection can be lost. Finding love and keeping love in today’s world is difficult. When it comes to social media, there are twice the amount of issues than before love was displayed online. Let's face it, putting a spotlight on relationships and being available…
Single parents go through so much in life. In fact, they suffer more than anyone else when it comes to some things. This post is an incredibly hard one to write for me, as I have struggled during married and being single. Although there were many issues during my marriage, obviously or I might still be married, there were less basic struggles. A…