Getting to know someone does not occur in a single sweep of events. It unfolds in stages over a long period of time. All couples experience seven stages of intimacy during which they get acquainted with the various complex layers of the other’s personality. Learn the stages of emotional intimacy that couples generally experience on…
How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Relationships
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…
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…
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…
The Importance of Maintaining Your Individuality in Relationships
As a culture, we thrive on the fantasy of meeting our better half. When we do find someone, we tend to lose ourselves in it if we’re not mindful. Maintaining your individuality in relationships is beneficial for both your personal growth and your partnerships. Learn how four ways to achieve this balance. (Estimated reading time:…
4 Signs of a Soul Connection
Soul connections are significant and hard to come by. These connections are transformational and can open the doorway for personal growth and healing. That’s why it’s essential to know the signs of a soul connection so that you that you recognize it when it happens. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “There are no accidental meetings…
Toxic People: How to Deal With Them Without Losing Your Mind
Toxic people can wreak havoc in your life. Learning how to deal with toxic people requires that you develop your self-esteem and learn how to identify and address bad behavior from others. (Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes ) “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, shame…
5 Rules to Follow When Trusting Others
Trust is the foundation of all relationships. Knowing who is worthy of your trust requires discernment and deliberate choice. There five rules will make this process easier when deciding if someone can be genuinely trusted and if you can count on them. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “When someone shows you who they are, believe…