You met someone you like, and you’ve gone out a few times. You always have a great time and might even look forward to seeing them again. But you find yourself wondering, “Are we in a relationship or just dating?” That’s an entirely fair and normal question to ask, even if figuring out the answer…
Do you believe in soulmates? Humans have wrestled with this question for millennia. Some people believe that each of us has another soul we are destined to love. Others believe that everything is random and that love is a choice. Those who believe in soulmates think these people are connected spiritually and have special soulmate…
Infidelity is one of the most difficult things to endure in a relationship. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, roughly 60 percent of couples will break up after an affair occurs. To say that it is devastating for trust and self-perception is an understatement. Men are also more likely to be unfaithful than…
Mover over Beauty & the Beast. There is a new love story about the Bomber Who Bolts. It seems that putting “love” and “bomb” close together would not be a good idea. Love bombing then pulling away is the new story that puts even the Brothers Grimm to shame. This love story starts as many…
There’s something magical about the idea of finding your soulmate, someone who respects you, challenges you, and shares the same life goals as you. Someone who makes you feel alive, secure, and like you can be yourself. Someone you always want to be around, who brings you balance, and who fights for your relationship. Finding…
Let’s chat about sex and spirituality — aka “conscious sexuality.” Traditionally, North American culture frames sexual intimacy as a dirty, shameful, politicized act — which is too bad. Because sex between consenting adults is one of life’s more pleasurable things, not to mention elemental to our species’ existence. Besides, sometimes, the best spiritual sex is…
Emotional cheating has become the relationship buzzword in recent years. There are numerous questions about emotional infidelity and many explanations. However, even after years of research, the definition of emotional infidelity is unclear. One study in the Psychology of Women Quarterly defined emotional infidelity as “the development of a relational friendship that goes against the…
“Love is blind” might be the most truthful statement ever made when it comes to spotting a habitual cheater. Too often, women see their husbands as heroes and not ordinary men with cracks in their armor. A cheater’s behavior patterns tell us more by watching than by asking. According to a 2018 study by the…
It has happened to all of us: we’re dating someone, and things are going great until suddenly they disappear and ghost us. We might not hear from them for weeks, months, or even years. It’s one of the most frustrating experiences in the world. And then, out of nowhere, like zombies, they show up again,…
If you’re like most people, you might get confused about the meanings of passion and purpose. You might get them mixed up, misaligned, or even use them interchangeably. Both are powerful forces of nature that dictate the course of your life. While they are related in some ways, they are quite different. Knowing those differences…
