Attachment theory is a theory in developmental psychology that describes how humans form emotional attachments based on their early childhood experiences. Our attachment style affects all facets of our intimate relationships: the type of partner we are drawn to, how our relationships progress, how long they last, and the way that they end. You can…
How to Graciously Deal with Rude People
In our culture where rudeness is celebrated as the “new cool,” we find ourselves having to respond to rude behavior more often than we want. The key to dealing with rude people in understanding where they are coming from and managing our own emotions when we feel triggered by them. Learn four effective ways that…
The Importance of Having Emotional Connections
Emotional connections with friends, family, pets and romantic partners feed our soul. But in our fast paced world, it’s becoming increasing harder to people with whom we can have real, emotional connections with. Each person has their own idea of what an emotional connection looks like, but some common characteristics apply to everyone. Knowing these…
What We See in Others is a Reflection of Ourselves
Anyone who leaves an impression on us, good or bad, is a reflection of ourselves. If we’re open to learning from these encounters by looking deep within us, we can evolve into better versions of ourselves. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “The outer world, and everyone in it, is just a mirror of our inner…
Why There’s No Such Thing as The Perfect Partner
When it comes to intimate relationships we’re all on a quest to find our perfect match. There’s only one problem with that – the perfect partner does not exist. We stand a better chance of finding someone wonderful if we set the right expectations and get clear on the traits that are important to us…
3 Lessons I’ve Learned from the Five Love Languages
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages”, people experience love differently and speak different “love languages”. We all have our own love language that describes the way we feel loved and appreciated, and it’s highly possible that our loved one’s experience love differently. Learning about the languages can lead to a…
The Difference between Love and Infatuation
In the beginning stages of any romance, you’re totally smitten. That’s why many people find it hard to tell if they are in love or merely infatuated with a person. Both love and infatuation appear to be relatively similar, and it’s easy to get confused. If you’re unsure about whether you’re in love or infatuated…
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair
Most of us are raised to believe that we must work hard and ethically earn our success, but there are some who are tempted to take shortcuts even if it sabotages and harms others. If you have to deal with people who don’t play fair in your life, these five steps will help you handle…
5 Telltale Signs of a Trustworthy Person
Trust is the foundation of all relationships. To have enriching and loving relationships we need to be around people that we can trust. But it’s not always easy to find such people and we often trust too quickly. Before investing ourselves into any connection it is well worth our time to see if they have…
Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking
Networking can often feel shallow, calculated and like using people as a means to an end. A better approach is to lead with giving rather than taking. Learn why generosity is the key to effective networking and how you can apply this principle in your networking strategy to add value in your interactions. (Estimated reading…