Relationship

It’s no secret that social media can be addictive, and we’ve all been guilty of mindlessly scrolling through our feeds at one point or another. However, when social media use starts to interfere with our relationships, it’s time to take a step back and assess the situation. Social media can have a profound impact on our romantic relationships, and in some cases, it can even lead to their demise. In this article, we will explore […]

A lot of couples are married and happy. Until they come across problems with money. Financial issues in marriage are one of the leading reasons why couples argue. And once they creep in, no amount of love or good sex can diminish its detrimental effects. The ability to cope with financial issues depends on how couples approach them. This article is meant for couples who want to face their financial problems head-on, rather than watching

Setting and communicating healthy boundaries in relationships can help couples maintain their sense of self, as well as their sense of personal space. This combined effort is likely to result in a stress-free and healthy dynamic. Above all, boundaries are one of the purest forms of self-love and self-respect. If you’re new to the concept of boundaries, they may be initially hard to set and maintain. That’s why you should be familiar with what they stand

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

 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

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

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