There are several important keys to any healthy relationship.
One of the biggest foundations is trust. Without trust, a relationship can rarely survive, and it certainly can’t grow.
So, how can you continue to build trust in your relationship?
It takes time, effort, and consistency. But, if you and your partner are both committed to creating a trusting relationship, it can make you stronger than ever before as a couple.
Here are four essential steps for success.
Read MoreWhether you’ve been married or just living together for a long time as a couple, no relationship is totally immune from the “roommate rut.”
Sometimes called the “roommate phase” of a relationship, this kind of rut occurs when you simply get caught up in the natural rhythm of your companionship.
For example, when you were first dating your spouse or partner, how did you act? Were you always showing off the best version of yourself? Did you dress nicely? Did you do more exciting things before than you do together now?
When you live together as a couple, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating each other less like romantic partners and more like roommates. Here are a few ways to avoid getting stuck in this phase?
Read MoreYou and your partner have been trying for a second child for a while. However, at your last doctor’s appointment, you’ve been told that you’re infertile.
At first, you just brush off the news. “Impossible!” you think.
After all, you already had one child. How could you possibly have problems with fertility now? It just can’t be.
Yet, ignoring these deeper emotions of secondary infertility and sweeping them under the rug won’t’ make them go away. In fact, without help, the pain of grieving this loss can turn your whole life upside down.
So, what’s next? First, consider what you’re up against.
Read MoreIf you’re like most people, you’re more than ready to feel a warm breeze and sunshine on your skin.
Needless to say, winter has a way of getting people down in the dumps.
The long, dark days don’t just affect your mood. They can negatively impact your relationship as well.
In fact, long, dark days in any season can affect your relationship. The reality is that seasons aren’t really to blame. The long, dark day culprit is actually distance—an emotional gap.
No matter how this gap is created, it can dim the spark in your relationship, leaving you in need of a marital revival.
So, in the spirit of all things spring, here are some tips on how to spring clean your own relationship.
Read MoreIs it possible for a platform to do exactly the opposite of what it’s marketed to do?
It sure feels that way sometimes.
Maybe you’ve experienced this for yourself. Perhaps you tried to reach out on social media and were disappointed by the outcome. Afterward, you began to second guess this whole idea of making personal connections on social media.
The experience may have left you jaded and wondering if you’re even using the platform correctly.
The truth is that making a genuine connection via social media isn’t impossible, but it can be a challenge.
Here’s why.
Read MoreIt’s easy to take the one you love for granted.
In fact, many couples forego celebrating Valentine’s Day altogether.
But if you’re ready to spice things up a bit, try opening up to the idea of romance this season.
Although Valentine’s Day is often pegged as a holiday filled to the brim with obligatory expressions of love, go against the flow. You might not even need to try something new. Simply approach it in a new way.
The key is to couple authenticity and creativity when it comes to celebrating the one you love.
Here are five ideas to get you started.
Read MoreWhen it comes to understanding the art and science of love, we all have the opportunity to be students.
However, Drs. John and Julie Gottman are undoubtedly two of the best students/researchers/teachers on the planet when it comes to this topic.
It’s a fact that every couple will leave a Gottman Couples Workshop with their own unique takeaway. Though, the Gottmans have a few “favorites”… nuggets of wisdom that everyone tends to talk about.
Here are some of those “favorites” that will benefit any relationship.
Read MoreRevenge and having a rebound often walk hand in hand.
Ending the journey of a relationship can be very difficult, to say the least. So, some of us resort to other means of soothing the pain—like jumping into a temporary relationship for a reprieve.
But is it just temporary or could it be more?
And how do you really know if your new relationship is simply moving on or if it’s just a rebound?
Here’s how.
Read MoreLiving separately will soon be a thing of your past. You’re taking the leap. You and your partner are going to move in together.
You’re probably both excited and nervous about your new venture, right?
Read MoreUnique wedding ideas aren’t hard to come by in this DIY era with Pinterest leading the way.
What IS hard to come by are unique wedding ideas that won’t break the bank.
You’ll be happy to know that I’ve rounded up a few inexpensive ideas for your special day.
Read MorePlanning a wedding can take a lot of your time and energy.
Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of bustle of it all and forget that you’re also preparing for a marriage.
Aside from the flowers and guests, you and your fiancé are getting ready to spend the rest of your lives figuring marriage out together. While “forever” is indeed a very long time to figure out this whole marriage thing, wouldn’t it be nice if the two of you had a jumpstart? Lucky for you there is such a thing — premarital counseling.
Read MoreAfter your last serious love relationship, did you jump on the rebound train for a while?
Lately, though, you’ve been feeling a little dissatisfied and have begun to miss the embrace of a serious relationship.
Read MoreThe word “accidental” denotes things that happen unexpectedly, actions that were not planned.
Can this expression rightly be applied to an affair?
Read MoreDating online has become increasingly popular over the past few years.
While still a fairly new idea, it’s not taken much time to attract a lot of attention. It used to market only to a certain stereotype, but now online dating targets anyone with an email address.
For good reason, too.
Read MoreEvery February 14, we celebrate Valentine’s day as an affirmation and reconnection for romantic relationships. And over time, many traditions have sprung up.
In the 19th century, sending picture cards to your love for Valentine’s Day was the most popular way to mark the occasion.
Read MoreFire. It’s an irresistibly beautiful thing. It’s fascinating. Mesmerizing.It stirs our soul. It embraces us with warmth. And it nourishes us. It’s a living, breathing thing. So is love.
Read MoreWhen you’re in the middle of raising children, it can feel like the hard work of parenting will never end. For at least 18 years or more, you spend every day deep in the trenches of child rearing. There’s not much time left for yourself and marriage gets put on the back burner.
Read MoreKeep financial arguments to a minimum by maximizing healthy, compassionate communication.
Read MoreAre you looking for romantic ways you can say I Love You to your partner? Here are 9 fun ways you can use to kick start your romance.
Read MoreQuality time is so important for a couple's relationship but so hard to find! How can you find together-time with a house full of kids? Here are some tips.
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