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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. …
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 …
First Year Together: 8 Things You Should Talk About Read More »
The words “I need space” can be nerve-wracking in any relationship. Just seeing them pop up in a chat bubble could lead to worst-case scenarios, such as… Have they fallen out of love? Are they going to break up with me? Am I suffocating them? When a partner asks for “space” could also mean different things in different contexts. So the answer to the above questions will depend on factors like: How long you’ve been …
New years are for fresh starts. It may also be the best time to go out there and meet the love of your life. Starting a new relationship may feel surreal, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for some. For someone who came out of a toxic relationship, entering a new one can be emotionally daunting. Past traumatic events may hinder you from seeing a person as they are. You might also have a …
Are You Emotionally Ready For A New Relationship? 12 Questions To Ask Yourself Read More »
To some, long-distance relationships are a deal-breaker. But if you’re currently in one, do you find yourself struggling with how to make long-distance work? With the proliferation of online dating apps and communication platforms, there are a lot of ways to start a committed and stable long-distance relationship. Maybe you’ve met your potential soulmate online and currently live far away from them. Or, it could be that one of you had to temporarily relocate due …
They say communication is a two-way street, but the same is true for every aspect of a healthy relationship. Trust, admiration, appreciation, support, and empathy are all forms of energy that partners give and receive. When that energy only flows in one direction, though, they risk falling into a one-sided relationship. When the dynamic only allows one person to receive, it traps their partner into the role of the giver. The imbalance in emotional labor …
Signs You’re In A One-Sided Relationship And How You Can Change It Read More »
To be or not to be, for better or worse, in sickness and health… binaries often come up in the ways we talk about love. The topic of dependence is no different. In most relationships, there’s tension between who we are as partners and individuals. Luckily, there’s a model to help us find a balance – interdependent relationships. If co-dependence and independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum, interdependence is that golden zone that …
Interdependent Relationship: How You Can Build It In Your Marriage Read More »
Even the healthiest relationships ebb and flow. That glimmering spark when you meet someone for the first time? It won’t last forever, and it may be particularly elusive in decade-long marriages. Because of this, it can be hard to identify whether your bond is in a rut or if it’s coming to an end. Of course, love isn’t the only factor that buttresses a connection between two people. Still, if one person falls out of …
8 Reasons Why People Fall Out Of Love (And What You Can Do About It) Read More »
Find something you can validate in what the other person is saying and receive their perspective like someone that you love and respect. Why is it so important that your partner feels exactly the same way as you do???? “It’s ok and expected that couples will not agree and that conflict will occur. Not just on politics but on likely many aspects of their relationship. CONFLICT IS NORMAL! People can have the same political view …
When couples get married, nothing can match the excitement of a lifetime together. For many, marriage is a commitment built on connection, trust, and admiration – the culmination of a loving, vibrant relationship. However, as time goes on, those heady feelings can turn into distant memories as the toll of daily life takes over. When passion fades, even the most loving couples can find themselves in a rut. Luckily, there are ways to avoid the …
How To Rekindle Love In Your Marriage The Gottman Way Read More »