In these posts, we investigate in which areas our relationship can be improved. We also explore how we can improve our relationship in areas in which we perceive shortcomings.
Have you ever noticed that the more intimately you know someone, the more their quirks and habits can set you on edge? Whether it’s their laissez-faire attitude towards tidiness or their knack for leaving doors ajar, those idiosyncrasies can turn into sticking points. And it’s not just about the quirks; life sometimes throws unexpected curveballs …
Do you ever find yourself entangled in a web of negative thoughts about your partner? Little things, like their messiness, their loudness, or their handling of finances, can get under your skin. It’s only natural that as we build a life together, irritations arise, and negative thoughts come knocking at the door. Negative thoughts breed …
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It’s impossible to know what your partner really feels for you. And yet, many of us grind ourselves up trying to figure out the “true” feelings of our partner. Since you can’t know for sure what your significant other is thinking or feeling, what can you do to figure out if your relationship is on …
The 5 Questions You Must Ask to Assess Your Relationship Read More »
Whether you’re meeting with someone new or you’ve been with your partner for a long time, you will likely question at some point whether they’re truly trustworthy. Can you trust your partner? We all have our pretensions. But some people go beyond normal pretensions and portray themselves as someone they are not. They may masquerade …
Are you a victim of couple envy? Are you checking out the Facebook pages of your friends and acquaintances and involuntarily find yourself making comparisons between your life and theirs? When watching movies or reading books, do you sometimes find that your own life and relationship somehow seem to drag behind what they should be? …
Are You Struggling with Couple Envy? Here’s How to Break the Cycle Read More »
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, the holidays may not have as cheerful and merry an effect on many Americans as picture book stories might make us believe: Almost half of women and a third of men report heightened stress during the holiday season (American Psychological Association, 2006). It’s likely that stress …
11 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress and Turn the Holidays Around Read More »
Have you ever been in a relationship where you wondered “Why am I so negative towards my partner?” Or maybe it’s your partner who keeps being overly critical. What do you do when someone only sees the bad in you? The Secret Years ago, I came across Maria (not her real name!) over a couple …
Relationship Killers, Part 3: When All You See is the Bad Read More »
In this article, we will discuss five different approaches to enhance your relationship; discover that little changes in your everyday life can have a big effect; share a number of ideas you can easily implement with little effort — just pick one or two. Spring is approaching and this month, many of us may be …
Jake and Marissa have been married for six years. If you asked them if they are happy with each other and if they love each other, they wouldn’t hesitate to say yes – they love each other dearly and can’t imagine life without the other. And yet, things have changed between the two of them. …
Passion in long-term relationships – 5 things you need to know Read More »
Valentine’s Day is around the corner once again, yay! Remember the good old times, and how different things used to be? Depending on where you live and what your personal circumstances are, you may not feel like taking your loved one out for a romantic dinner or to the movies. I was lucky this year: …