Compatibility is essential to success in a relationship. Determining if someone is a good fit means avoiding common pitfalls that cloud our judgement and knowing the right things to look for in your connections. These five ways to measure compatibility in relationships will help you make decisions that lead to more love and fulfillment. (Estimated…
Why We Fall in Love: The Psychology of Love
Love is universal. Everyone who has experienced it knows what it feels like, and yet, there aren’t many of us who understand why we fall in love. Knowing what influences your behavior will make it easier for you to make healthier choices in your love life. Find out the four underlying forces that determine why,…
5 Lessons From Classic Love Stories That Inspire
Romantic stories offer so much more than a way to escape reality—they teach us valuable lessons about some of love’s toughest lessons and give us a sense of what we want from our own love lives. You can gather wisdom from these classic love stories that inspire. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) Who doesn’t love…
How The Paradox of Choice Affects Relationships
The paradox of choice states that having lots of options causes dissatisfaction and confusion. Knowing how to navigate your options will help you develop confidence in your decision-making abilities and feel more fulfilled in your relationships. (Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes) At 11 p.m., the night before she planned to walk down the aisle, my…
The Truth About the Twin Flame Journey
“Go find yourself first so that you can find me.” ― Rumi The twin flame journey is one of finding your kindred spirit—that ultimate dream partner with whom you share unconditional love and who awakens your true potential with that love. This holy quest of finding your other soul’s “missing half” has ancient roots. Elements…
4 Old-Fashioned Courtship Rituals We Should Bring Back
“They say love is the best investment; the more you give, the more you get in return.” – Audrey Hepburn. The joining of two people to build a life together is woven deeply into the human spirit. The rituals that bring these unions into being have evolved over time, and across cultures. The way couples…
The Truth About Fairy Tale Love
“Happily ever after is not a fairytale. It’s a choice.” – Fawn Weaver Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? Romeo and Juliet. Elizabeth Bennett & Mr. Darcy. Rose and Jack. Lancelot and Guinevere. Ross and Rachael. We become emotionally invested in those characters, rooting for their union. These tales resonate because we see ourselves…
The Different Types of Chemistry in Relationships
“There is something beautiful about unforced bonds, the energy is real.” – Dulce Ruby Chemistry in the context of love and relationships is desirable and coveted. Who doesn’t want to experience that magic and spark with someone special? When it does happen, the feelings are unmistakable and often defy reason. There exists a harmony between…
5 Signs You’re Giving Away Your Power in Relationships
“Every relationship is fundamentally a power struggle, and the individual in power is whoever likes the other person less” -Chuck Klosterman There is a power dynamic in every relationship. Whether we like to admit or not, that underlying dynamic dictates who has the power and who doesn’t. We can romanticize relationships however we want, but…
What the Law of Attraction Taught Me About Manifesting Love
“To acquire love, fill yourself up with it until you become a magnet.” Charles F. Haanel The Persian mystic and poet, Rumi, once said that our task is not to seek for love but, “merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” When I first read this…