Category: Relationships
8 Signs of Settling in a Romantic Relationship
Source: cfoster/Unsplash There is a difference between being satisfied in a relationship versus simply settling. Some may not realize they are settling in a relationship, […]
The 3 Core Features of True Love
“Am I in love?” “Is this what love feels like?” Have you ever asked these questions? For some people, these questions arise when a relationship […]
5 Tips for Spending Time with Family During the Holidays
Pablo Merchán Montes/Unsplash The holiday season is quickly approaching. For some, this time of year brings up memories of family fun, great food, joy, decorations, […]
Stop Escalating the Fight |
The problem with most arguments is not that they are arguments, but that they escalate into real fights that have the potential to destroy the […]
How Playfulness Can Transform Your Love Life
Source: Allen Taylor/Unsplash We typically associate playfulness with childhood, a period in our lives characterized by freedom when we have more time, fewer responsibilities, and […]
Six Steps for Parents of Students in an Abusive Relationship
Nadya and her high school boyfriend were college freshmen attending different schools and would visit each other every few weekends. Nadya started to wonder if […]
Repairing Broken Hearts: How to Bounce Back After a Breakup
When it comes to ending romance, breaking up is hard to do; but putting oneself back together again can be even harder. Nonetheless, as I […]
Six Key Reasons to Avoid Feeling Needy and Dependent
Source: Hetmanstock/123rf Fiercely Trying to Cajole Another Into Loving You In the context of a romantic relationship, if you’re not enough for yourself, you’ll likely […]
The Words That Should Be Banned From Every Relationship
Painful, insulting, or invalidating words leave invisible scars but can destroy any relationship over time. When intimate partners fight, they often are focused on output, […]