How do your relationships impact your happiness? Understanding, communicating and interacting with others in a way that maximizes your well-being and happiness…
I have a friend, Lisa, who always ends relationships that should have lasted longer. She constantly feels like her boyfriends are about to dump her, so she dumps them first. Yet, in the relationship, she’s the clingy one, the one who checks on where her significant other is and what they are doing. Her life … Read more
Just because you’re a couple doesn’t mean that conversation comes easily. Whether you’re newly dating or newlyweds, the last thing you want is for your partner to find you boring. Couple ice breaker questions can save the day! These can truly break the ice and get the conversation started, and make you look like you’re … Read more
You meet someone and they (almost instantly) become your whole world, except you are the person who gives and gives and gives some more. The other person may reciprocate to some extent, or they may just do the taking. Perhaps that person ends up not meeting your expectations when you realize you became attached to … Read more
Naturally, we are drawn to people who smile. When someone looks sad, angry, or upset, we avoid them like the plague. When they smile, it allows us to let our guard down a little. As kids, we used a smile to gauge whether it was safe to approach our parents about going outside to play … Read more
Whether we are sad, happy, confused, or ecstatic, we often turn to music to express and acknowledge our emotions. Today, we are focusing on music that can help you heal your broken heart. We have compiled a list of the best songs about moving on and letting go to help you navigate the process of … Read more
We all tend to jokingly say that “in-laws” are so difficult, which can include mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, and sisters-in-law (via your brother and from your husband). However, nothing prepared me for how toxic my sister-in-law (by marriage) could be. After I confided in her about something personal, she phoned my husband to tell him what a terrible … Read more
Finally! You’re dating this fantastic person, but your intuition is telling you something’s off. You’re not quite sure if they’re fully invested in a serious relationship or want to keep things casual. The fact that they’re giving you little to nothing to work with makes it even more challenging to uncover their true motive. This … Read more
Being in a relationship can make you feel protected, loved, cared for, and supported. But there’s also the other side of the coin where even just thinking about relationships (and being in one, no matter how amazing and special your partner-to-be) can make you break out in a cold sweat. People with commitment issues feel … Read more
An obnoxious, grumpy old man sits at a table with his friends in a restaurant. For attention, he harasses and belittles the waitstaff without remorse. His behavior appalls everyone who can hear him. He clearly displays characteristics of a difficult person. At a local grocery store, a woman slowly strolls up and down the aisles … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve done something remarkable – you’ve managed to get an introvert to enter a relationship with you. Let’s face it, most introverts aren’t eager to jump feet-first into relationships. It’s not their natural habitat, unless they have connected with another introvert, who manages to tick their relationship boxes. But, as it inevitably happens, you’ve … Read more