Currently Browsing: Relationships
OK, so imagine the following: Do any of these sound even remotely familiar to something that’s happened in your own life? If you’re nodding your head saying, “mmhmm, yeah girl,” you met what we know as expectations in those situations. Over the years, I have been told by family, friends, and psychology, that having high expectations risk damaging my overall well-being and road to happiness. You, too, have probably heard something along the lines of: […]
It’s like I always say, relationships require tender loving care. They do take work, but there are things we can do to make that ride a little bit more enjoyable. So you’ve just met someone, or you’ve been with your partner for a while, or you’re living together, or you’re married, or… well… you get my drift. No matter what stage of a relationship you’re at, you’ll always be seeking out new ways to spend […]
Whether you’re all into the dating world and swiping through the apps, or you’re in a committed LTR that has few bumps in the road here and there, we can all use a little room for improvement. Dating is about learning what we want and don’t want, and learning comes with making mistakes that result in complications, arguments, and even breakups. Truth is, your love life should not leave you exhausted, strained, or questioning your […]
You know the importance of regular date nights to keep the romance alive, right? After staying at home for nearly two months, “date night” now feels like a pipe dream; just like how you probably reminisce on going to the grocery store or running any other errand without fear taking over. But date night shouldn’t be compromised because of the quarantine. Spicing up the romance might be the last thing on your mind during a […]
Have you ever had a conversation and felt like the other person was not really listening to you? Maybe you have even witnessed a conversation and thought to yourself, Hmm… that person is not listening but just waiting until their chance to respond. Chances are, if someone was critiquing every thing you said instead of making you feel truly heard and understood, your first response might be defensiveness. We all have flawed personality traits — […]