Buying into this picture-perfect take on fairy tale love that we see in stories is a fun way to escape, but if we take it too seriously, it can land us in hot water. What seems like harmless escapism influences our expectations of relationships and partners. Balance your relationship expectations by learning four ways to…
The Different Types of Chemistry in Relationships
Everyone wants to feel that magical spark that comes from having chemistry in a love connection. But just because you’re experiencing an intense charge with another person does not mean they are right for you. Knowing the five different types of chemistry in relationships you could share with another person is key to finding the…
5 Signs You’re Giving Away Your Power in Relationships
There is a power dynamic in every relationship. That underlying dynamic dictates who has the power and who doesn’t. Your intuition is the best guide when it comes to evaluating power sources. Find out if there’s an imbalance in yours by looking for these five signs that you’re giving away your power. (Estimated reading time:…
What the Law of Attraction Taught Me About Manifesting Love
The Law of Attraction, which states that like attracts like, can be instrumental in manifesting love into our lives. When we combine the the Law of Attraction principles with the inner work that can help us heal past pain and improve our beliefs around relationships, we’ll draw in healthier connections into our lives. Keeping these…
6 Types of Toxic People Who Drain Your Energy
We all have to deal with toxic people in our lives. They can’t be entirely avoided, whether they be a boss, parent, or coworker we can’t stand to collaborate with. While nothing is ever ideal and some degree of compromise is needed, we need to be clear about how much we’re willing to put up…
Why Love is Never Wasted
Unselfish, pure, and genuine love once given, is never wasted because it transforms us. The experience of being in love allows us to explore deeper dimensions of life and makes us come alive. It elevates our consciousness so that we can see the world through the lens of humanity. Find out the many ways healthy…
5 Ways to Overcome Feeling Isolated and Alone
We’ve all felt lonely at certain points in our life. As social creatures who need the support and love of a community, we need to reach out to others and be open to receiving help from them. Not doing so can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing. There are several ways we…
The Different Stages of Emotional Intimacy
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…
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…