Why Do I Feel Disconnected in My Relationship?
Nothing is “wrong.” You’re not fighting. You get along. Things are… fine. So why does it feel like something is missing? Why do you feel disconnected—even when everything…
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You Don’t Want Comfort in a Relationship—You Want This Instead
Most people say they want to feel “comfortable” in a relationship. But comfort isn’t actually what creates intimacy. In fact—too much comfort can quietly kill it. So here’s…
The “Lost in Translation” Effect: Why Conversations Feel Harder for 20-Somethings (and How to Fix It)
The “Lost in Translation” Effect: Why Conversations Feel Harder for 20-Somethings (and How to Fix It) If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, Did I say…
The Social Skills Struggle: Why 20-Somethings Are Feeling More Awkward Than Ever (and What to Do About It)
The Social Skills Struggle: Why 20-Somethings Are Feeling More Awkward Than Ever (and What to Do About It) You know that feeling when you walk into a social…
Nagging is not Motivational Speaking
Nagging is… … Being constantly and consistently harassed. Nagging isn’t just word choice (though that’s pretty significant) it’s also about tone of voice, body language, and perceived attitude…
Spend Time Alone for Better Relationships
Can You Be Alone With Yourself? Ask yourself, can you spend time alone with just yourself and your thoughts? Can you be content with evenings in relaxing with…
Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship
Building Trust You might recall a previous article all about building trust and how important trust is to healthy relationships. We talked, then, about how trust is a…
Prioritize Your Relationship
I’m not important to you! Well how often have you heard that one from your significant other? Maybe your feeling like you’re no longer the most important thing…
Don’t Say Yes When You Want To Say No
Do you say yes to things when you mean no? Picture it! You’re at work and your boss says, “This week I need you to finish the report on…” …
What Makes a Healthy Relationship?
What is a Healthy Relationship, Anyway? So… You’ve been seeing someone for a while now. It’s gone beyond the casual dating phase and you both are calling it…
Stress Affects Relationships
Stress Affects Relationships So how does stress affect your relationships? First, let’s look at the definition of stress. Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or…
Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships
Am I In an Abusive Relationship? No matter how attractive, educated, wise, or smart a person is, he or she can be a victim of an abusive relationship. …