February 2023 - The Relationship Place

Self Care In Relationships: 6 Habits To Start Practicing

Self-Esteem / February 27, 2023

Any relationship takes combined effort to thrive. As human beings, we’re all wired for connections and emotional intimacy. However, in seeking stable, healthy relationships, we often tend to the needs of our partners rather than our own. As a result, we neglect the most important facet of prosperous relationships: self-care. Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil believes in putting yourself first by practicing self care in relationships. It’s essential to keeping yourself, your partner, and the …

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Love or Love Bombing: What’s the difference?

Narcissist, Relationship / February 13, 2023

Narcissists use dangerous subterfuge to manipulate their partners. You may not have heard of this tactic, or if you have, you may not even tell you’re experiencing it. People call it ‘love bombing’. It’s the emotion-manipulative tactic used by an abuser to gain control and build up trust before they start displaying their toxic behavior. Most of the time, they also use this love bombing tactic to make up for every abusive behavior they do. …

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Why Being Financially Stable Is Sexy – As Seen In – HerMoney

As Seen In / February 10, 2023

Finances can affect how women perceive themselves. Financially stable women are sexy, says an article by HerMoney. In this article, it was also discussed why it’s best for women to be financially stable, married or not. Our founder Dr. Dana McNeil shares her expert views on this topic. According to her, financially stable women have more freedom in their life choices: “You don’t bend on those standards or alter them because you feel pressure to …

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How Self-Care Can Change Your Relationship For The Better – As Seen In – The List

As Seen In / February 7, 2023

It’s okay to put your partner’s needs as a top priority, but your own needs should always come first. This was further discussed in an article by The List where our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil was again featured. It is said in the article that putting yourself and your needs first before your partner can help you keep a healthier relationship with them. Also featured on In Style, Dr. Dana McNeil added that we shouldn’t …

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First Year Together: 8 Things You Should Talk About

Relationship / February 3, 2023

The first year of a relationship can set the tone for a couple’s long-term success. Those initial months you spend getting to know your partner are key to building trust, intimacy, and a deep emotional connection. With familiarity and understanding comes intimacy, and that starts with having the right conversations. Learning about your partner’s inner world is the first of Dr. John Gottman’s 7 principles for making a marriage work. Making time to share and …

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How Avoiding Your Statements Might Be Causing Your Debt – As Seen In – Bankrate

As Seen In / February 2, 2023

The current economic landscape pushes us to be more cautious with our finances. However, more and more people seem to be failing on this because they keep on delaying dealing with their debts. In a recent article by Bankrate, it was explained why most people avoid checking their credit card statements and balances. They pointed out that this might be the primary reason why it’s causing them to fall deeper into debt. Our founder, Dr. …

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