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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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Do you feel like you’ve been striking out when it comes to relationships? Maybe old patterns keep repeating themselves, and you’re not sure why. It could be that you’re attracting the wrong partners.
If you’re attracting people who won’t meet (more…)
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Arguments can strain even the strongest friendships. It’s easy to assume that a healthy friendship is one without any conflict, but that’s a myth. Healthy relationships of all kinds, especially friendships, are defined not by the absence of conflict but (more…)
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We all have that one friend who keeps dating the same type of person over and over and over again. Or maybe it’s a friend who shuts down or breaks up anytime someone gets a little too close. You may (more…)
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Intimacy forms the cornerstone of deep, meaningful relationships, yet it’s often enveloped in fear. This fear of intimacy can make you feel exposed and vulnerable, triggering a reflex to construct emotional barriers. Why does this happen? It’s because letting someone (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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We often think of ADHD as something that only children have to deal with. However, it’s not a disorder that goes away. Some people aren’t diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood, while others who may have been diagnosed as children are (more…)
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Being in love with someone who has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) doesn’t mean that your relationship won’t work out. It also doesn’t mean that it will be completely one-sided or chaotic.
What it does mean is that you may just have (more…)
Posted by Kaylee Wise
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…)