Parenting. Dating. Dealing with relationship issues. How to handle problems in people who you care about. These posts deal with habits that help you build stronger relationships.
Creating a strong and healthy relationship and making it last takes hard work. Whether you’ve just started dating or have already been married for a decade, there are a lot of challenges that will test your commitment and devotion to each other. Sometimes, because of daily responsibilities, you and your significant other might forget that … Read more
A lot of us associate setting goals with work and professional development. But have you ever considered taking this approach to improve your relationship? If the answer is no, perhaps it’s time to give it a go. Here, we’ll be diving into 6 SMART goals for relationships. Keep on reading to find out more. What … Read more
“… We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.” ~ Marcus Aurelius How true is this? And even if we don’t always love or put ourselves first, we still care about what people think of us to the point where it influences our every decision and … Read more
Here’s the thing about emotions – they need to be acknowledged. Knowing how we feel and what to do about it enables us to take care of ourselves and other people. Our feelings give us important information, even the negative ones. In this post about how to comfort someone who’s sad, keep in mind that sadness is … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if people came with warning labels? For instance, “Warning, this person has a short temper?” or “Beware, this person is manipulative.” Even if the toxic traits aren’t deal-breakers, or their character traits bad enough to cause us to disassociate from a person, the warning signs are still good to know. Like … Read more
“Thank you so much for making dinner.” “Please, may I have that financial file before the meeting?” “No, thank you. I’m not available to join you for cocktails after work.” Do you consider yourself to be a polite person? Or maybe you want to learn how to be (more) polite? The good news is that you … Read more
Do you have that one friend or family member who is always outspoken? Sociable? Confident? The person other people seem to flock towards? The one who typically gets what they want? Do you ever wish you could be more like them? There is no shame in secretly wishing you could be like somebody else… even … Read more
It takes a lot of hard work to build a strong relationship with a partner or spouse. As a couple, you’ll encounter challenges that will sorely test your relationship. The core values you and your partner consider important will be a major factor in determining if the relationship will survive obstacles or crumble in the … Read more
Conversations are how we learn about people, and nowhere is it more important to have deep and meaningful conversations than when we are dating. As a bonus, asking questions can be a playful and romantic way to really get to know your boyfriend and decide whether he is the ONE. But when you’re staring deeply … Read more
Trust is one of the building blocks of a good relationship. I’ve heard it said that trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets. Letting someone in is difficult, but it only takes minutes to betray confidence. The emotions surrounding trust are raw and turbulent. It’s little wonder that artists have covered this topic … Read more