Defining something as complex as romantic love can seem futile. Despite its ambiguity, psychologists have tried understanding the “how” and the “why” of love. One of the most well-known ones is Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. It gives us a broad overview of the many faces of love and how it impacts our connections. Learn…
Types of Relationships: How to Choose Ones That Are Right For You
Relationships are the bedrock of life. Healthy and meaningful connections ground us. As we get older, it becomes harder to find and nurture them. Once we find a partner, they and our children come first, and other relationships become “nice-to-haves.” But there are plenty of opportunities to connect, and you don’t have to be limited…
Young Love vs. Old Love: How Both Types of Love are Special
Young love is idolized in our culture. As we become more youth-obsessed, old love has taken a back seat. But both types of love are special in their own way. Favoring one over the other will lead to missing out on the full spectrum of love. Find out how both young and old love can…
The Halo Effect: How it Influences Our Relationships (and why it matters)
All of us judge people by their appearance. From hairstyle to posture, we look at everything to build a picture of them in our minds. By nature, we’re prone to taking people at face value. It’s convenient, and it’s an instinctive response to determine trustworthiness. First impressions count, but we must know that our judgments…
Energy Vampires: Who They Are and How to Handle Them
Have you ever been in the presence of someone who left you feeling tired and exhausted because of their behavior? The chances are high that you encountered an energy vampire. An energy vampire is a person who feeds off your emotions and life force. They get their energy fix by preying on and consuming the…
5 Types of Friends You Need (And Don’t Need) in Your Life
Friendships are essential for our wellbeing and bring out the best in us. Many of us have experienced the benefits of joyful connections, but we still struggle to find the right types of friends. Becoming aware of the blocks will clear the pathway to finding kindred spirits. Learn about the types of friends you need…
Why Having High Standards Does Not Make You Picky
Being called picky is a hard pill to swallow. When others accuse us, we doubt ourselves and lower the bar. But if we don’t have high standards, we attract what we don’t want. We allow low-vibrational people who don’t add value to our lives. Learn how to set high standards the right way and replace…
Love Lessons from 7 Famous Couples in History
Love takes many forms, many of which may seem unconventional by social standards. By looking at some famous couples in history, we can appreciate the intensity and quality of the bond two people share and how their love impacts each other. These love lessons from seven notable couples from history will inspire you to write…
Is Love Blind? How we Choose our Partners
Falling in love is one of the best experiences, but it can also blur our vision. That’s why it can often feel like love is blind. A vital step in our search for loving and meaningful connections is understanding the forces that impact our choices. A lot goes into creating sustainable long-term connections and having…
Situationships: What they are and Why they’re Unhealthy
A situationship is a romantic liaison that’s undefined. It’s a relationship label that’s become common in modern culture, where people are placing more importance on freedom and personal growth. While situationships can work in the short term and under specific conditions, they can harm us in the long run. Find out how to evaluate whether…