Being happy and living life to the fullest is what every human being is striving for. Now more than ever, people seem to put pursuit of happiness as their top priority. However, although the term happiness seems clear enough, the implication seems quite vague for most people. Is it just simple as – Be happy? And, more importantly, are we capable of being happy 24/7? Finally, are we chasing it…
Esther Perel says that we need two things in relationships: stability — knowing your partner has your back, and desire.
Unfortunately, stability kills desire. Conversely, what creates desire? Risk.
In the beginning of a relationship, we have plenty of risk. What if you get…
Do you have relationship deal breakers?
A deal breaker is a factor to consider when deciding whether to follow through with something or not. It’s that little something that makes you say “I’m done!” even when you really love someone or you’ve been together…
Are you struggling to be happy single?
Being single is seen by some as a state of loneliness. Because of how lonely it can be, many people stay stuck in loveless and unhappy relationships, they do not want to feel that emptiness that comes with being single.
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Have you ever had a family member who is extremely smart, but not the greatest at emotionally connecting with you?
Or do you have a friend that questions everything you do and loves to ask the question “why?”
Or maybe you have a very intelligent boss who is capable of…
Is life after 50 the beginning of our decline? Many people would like us to believe so. But the narrative that there’s some magical number after which our mental and physical abilities fall of a cliff is pure myth.
Unfortunately many of the negative stereotypes associated…
A dysfunctional family is more than disagreement or constant arguments. Anything from plain neglect, to abuse and even verbal and physical violence is the everyday experience of those who are part of a dysfunctional family.
You know how this looks:
Parents constantly…
Relationships are complex and multifaceted. Arguments over infidelity, step-families, money, sex, in-laws, children, drug and alcohol abuse, illness, job loss, and a host of other stressors, can ignite a war sizable enough to leave profound casualties in its wake.
While some…
I’ve committed my fair share of relationship faux pas. I wish I could tell you that I get communication right every time, but I am guilty of creating an awkward situation now and then. Studying relationships and cultivating self-awareness has helped me curtail some of my…
Relationship conflict affects even the happiest couples. But how do you resolve an argument when you just can’t seem to agree?
It can feel overwhelming and downright frustrating when you feel like your partner isn’t listening to you. Many couples make the mistake of…
