Anger is a powerful emotion that can lead to conflicts in relationships. It often begins with a subtle feeling of irritation and gradually escalates to extreme and chronic levels of rage. An awareness of the triggers, the different stages of anger, and what each one looks like is crucial in gaining a deeper understanding of…
5 Types of Listening and How to Apply Them in Relationships
Listening is more than just hearing words. It involves actively paying attention to the speaker, processing the information, and understanding the underlying message. Unfortunately, good listeners are hard to come by today. Most people listen with the intent to reply, and not with the intent to understand and learn. By understanding these different types of…
Consistency in Relationships: The Missing Link to Lasting Love
Consistency in relationships means consistently showing up for your partner or friend, being reliable, and fulfilling your commitments. In today’s fast-paced world, where everything changes at lightning speed, consistency in relationships is diminishing in importance, and it’s become more challenging to find people who maintain a steady and predictable pattern of behavior. With these strategies…
Reciprocity in Relationships: Why We Need to Stop Chasing People Who Make No Effort
In any successful relationship, whether between friends, family, or romantic, there’s an underlying dynamic that plays a crucial role in its health and longevity – reciprocity. The simple act of giving and taking, of exchanging support, love, and kindness, forms the foundation of any solid relationship. Learn the delicate dance of reciprocity in relationships –…
10 Types of Soulmates and Soul Connections and Their Purpose in Your Life
A soulmate is a person with whom we feel an intense connection – where both people experience a magnetic pull to one another. They can be romantic or platonic. Whether or not you believe in soulmates, it’s well worth looking at the people you connect with on a deep level, as it can give you…
Why You Gain More from Win-Win Situations in Relationships (and how to do it)
Entering a negotiation can be daunting, especially if you dislike confrontation or worry that your wants won’t align with the other person. The good news is that you can avoid that by creating win-win situations in your relationship. It does not have to be a zero-sum interaction where one person wins at the expense of…
Why Spending Time Alone Makes You a Better Friend and Partner
Many people find being alone hard to endure, especially for extended periods. It can make people feel lonely and unloved. But there are many benefits from spending time alone when done in moderation and with intention. With these tips, you’ll learn how to schedule enough alone time to regroup and replenish so that you can…
Right Speech: Mastering the Art of Communication with Empathy (and why it matters)
With the rise of the internet and social media, people have become less empathic in how they communicate. Rudeness and deceptive language are common both in the online and offline world. One way to overcome this is to have a code of ethics that can keep us in check. The Buddhist teachings of Right Speech…
5 Signs You’re Outgrowing a Friendship (and why it’s okay)
The bond that we share with friends is a special one. But unfortunately, not all of them last forever. Some friends evolve with you, while others go in a different direction. And that’s not in our control. If you feel that certain friendships may have run their course and you’re unsure if it’s possible to…
Hero Worship: The Problem with Putting People on Pedestals
Hero worship is “a feeling of extreme admiration for someone, imagining that they have qualities or abilities that are better than anyone else’s.” We tend to elevate people to this level because they are brilliant, beautiful, glamorous, or have a quality or talent that we value deeply. Hero worship can negatively impact all aspects of…