Everyone knows one of the most crucial components to a successful relationship is good communication. Regular, meaningful conversation with your partner allows you to connect and strengthens your relationship. It can help you learn about who they are and what made them that way. However, as true as that may be, it doesn’t make coming…
Do you know a manipulative apology when you hear one? Or do you hear them more easily with some people than with others? Apologies without change — without any attempt to correct hurtful behavior or make amends — are not sincere. And in many cases, which we describe in this post, they’re manipulative. Intentions matter,…
Life is a journey that presents us with an array of positive and negative experiences along the way. Every experience holds the potential for personal growth and self-awareness. By examining each experience, our reaction to it, and how it impacts ourselves and others, we become more enlightened and emotionally intelligent people. This awareness is especially…
Whether you’re 16 or 60, or any age for that matter, you will bump up against this question at some point: “What should I do with my life?” There’s nothing quite so daunting as asking yourself this question only to see a vast emptiness ahead of you. How do you know what to do when…
You need solid intel on how to play hard to get with your crush. You’re unsure where the sweet spot is between acting desperate and being a detached ice queen. How do you know if you’re playing hard to get or just pushing him away? And if you don’t know the difference, how will he?…
You roll over in bed in the morning and look at the person lying next to you. Is this the person you thought you married? Do you feel anything close to the connection and intimacy you felt when you were first together? Perhaps now all you feel is angry or irritated. Maybe you’re hurt, bored, or…
Whether you haven’t been together in years or the separation is still new, missing your ex can be unsettling, frustrating, and alarming. It can make you feel guilty if you’re with somebody new and can cause you to question if you should reunite with your former flame. If you find yourself saying, “I miss my…
It sounds counterintuitive to suggest rhyming verses as a source of comfort. But we’ve found some beautiful poems about death, some rhyming and some not, that put the pain of losing someone into words that feel authentic and compassionate. There’s a reason many of us find comfort in certain song lyrics and types of music. …
My husband misinterprets everything I say! It’s a common complaint. In manageable situations, breaking this habit is a matter of retooling your spousal dynamics. More extreme circumstances may lead to dangerous gaslighting. Whichever the case, learning how to talk to someone who turns everything around is a valuable skill, both personally and professionally. To that…
Did you know that about 90 percent of couples don’t speak the same language? It’s true! But we’re not referring to national tongues; instead, we’re talking about “love languages,” a proven romantic framework that helps people better navigate relationships. The good news is that love languages are easy to learn, and couples that make an…
