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The concept of sexual desire is like an iceberg in the ocean. What you see at the surface level is only the very tip of a much larger object. Physical attraction, in this metaphor, would be the tip of the (more…)
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Communication should be a top priority in your relationship. Healthy communication will not only help you build a strong foundation with your partner, but it will also foster growth and intimacy for years to come.
Far too often, couples struggle (more…)
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No one is born a great communicator, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. We build and improve communication skills through learning and practice. Below are helpful habits for improving your communication with your partner.
Practice Active Listening
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The political landscape that we’re witnessing today has reached an unprecedented level of polarization. We see these challenges in the news and socially, but they extend well past that and can cross into our intimate relationships.
It’s important in a (more…)
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Have you ever felt that your needs take a backseat in your relationships—like you’re constantly giving, fixing, and rescuing, but never quite receiving the same in return? You may be caught in a cycle of codependency, a pattern of behavior (more…)
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As hard as we may try, we cannot outrun our past. We have two options: we either give up and let the past define who we are, or we embrace it and learn to move forward.
Codependency is a vicious (more…)
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Maybe you’ve heard of the five love languages before. Maybe you even have a basic idea of what they are and you understand how your own love language makes you feel. If you’re in a relationship, though, that’s really only (more…)
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You’ve probably heard more times than not that your past defines you. It helps to mold and shape you into the person that you are today.
This is what the attachment theory is. The main idea behind the attachment theory (more…)
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If you and your spouse are separating, you’re likely concerned about your children’s wellbeing, even if you know that divorce is the right decision. You might be worried about how separating will affect your children’s relationships with you and your (more…)
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We can deny it all we want, but aging is inevitable. It’s normal, it’s healthy, and it’s out of our control! But growing older doesn’t mean the end of a fulfilling life. In fact, for many, the golden years can (more…)