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65 Beautiful Good Morning Messages For Him or Her

When you’re married or in a love relationship, it is a sweet and caring gesture to let your partner know that he or she is the first thing you think of when you wake up. You can start the day off right for both of you by letting your partner know the depth of your […]

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31 Unhealthy Signs Of A Dysfunctional Family

When I was growing up, my household looked different from the idyllic families that were portrayed on the television shows I enjoyed. I often wondered if I was the only child who had a family life that had so much tension, anger, and unhappiness. As a highly sensitive child, I often believed it was my […]

Journal Your Way To More Love And Intimacy

Has your marriage or love relationship started to go south? Maybe the spark has started to dim. Maybe you’re not communicating the way you used to. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected and lacking intimacy. Even if your relationship is going well, it takes maintenance and nurturing to ensure that it remains healthy and happy. The demands […]

33 Pieces of Advice To Help Your Relationship Grow Stronger

Ever heard the song by The Beatles called, “All You Need is Love?” While the song has a catchy title, the truth is that you need more than love to make a relationship work and thrive. Even the best relationships and marriages require frequent attention and nurturing in order to survive. You’ve probably heard the […]

99 Romantic Things To Do With the One You Love

When we first meet a romantic partner, we spend a lot of time doing fun activities together and creating memories. We believe this blissful stage in our relationship will last forever. But with time, that initial euphoria wanes, life resumes its normal course, and we refocus on our everyday lives. Once we are in our […]

13 Heartbreaking Signs Of A Toxic Relationship

You’d almost prefer to be punched in the gut. At least you’d know what you were dealing with. At least you wouldn’t constantly wonder, “Is it me?” At least you wouldn’t feel like a low-life piece of shit every time you’re around this person. Who are these people that enter our lives like snake charmers, […]

19 Of The Most Important Tips Before Dating An Introvert

Why is it so much easier to connect with some people than others? When it comes to dating, it’s a rare and beautiful thing to come across someone new and instantly feel a connection. But after that initial connection, it is important to understand your partner’s personality type in order to get involved in a […]

61 Devastating Signs Of Emotional Abuse In A Relationship

Nothing is more damaging to your confidence and self-esteem than being in an emotionally abusive relationship. Unlike physical abuse, which rears its ugly head in dramatic outbursts, emotional abuse can be more insidious and elusive. In some cases, neither the abuser nor the victim is fully aware it’s happening. The most obvious scenario for emotional […]

Are You In A Healthy Relationship? Get Your Answer With The Couples Quiz

Do you ever think about how the health of your relationship impacts the rest of your life? When you are more intentional about your relationship, it becomes the learning laboratory for your personal evolution. You learn relationship habits and skills that help you heal the past and move forward with more self-awareness, emotional maturity, and […]

30 Heart-Melting Soulmate Quotes To Inspire Love And Intimacy

Some people like to call their mind their soul. And heck. Why not? You can’t see either one, but you know your mind and your soul are somewhere within your human senses. In fact, the dictionary calls the human psyche the soul or the mind, so there is an esoteric relationship between those two words. […]

10 Must-Know Signs Of Relationship Compatibility

When you’re in a new relationship, everything about the person you are seeing seems perfect. You put your best foot forward, and so do they. Finally, you’ve found your soul mate — someone who meets all of your criteria for the perfect man or woman. But as the bloom fades from the new romance, you […]

25 Mindful Relationship Habits Every Couple Needs To Practice

If you are married or in a committed relationship, the quality of this relationship impacts everything else in your life. In fact, this relationship should be the centerpiece of your life, around which everything else revolves. Your work. Your kids. Your parents. Your digital devices. Everything. When you’re first dating, this is a natural occurrence. […]

15 Signs Of Emotional Detachment In Your Relationship

You feel so lonely and disconnected. Your heartfelt pleas for more intimacy and closeness fall on deaf ears. Sometimes it seems like your partner is looking right through you with cold, disinterested eyes. What is happening here? Why is your partner pulling away? Why are you the only one trying to keep your love alive […]

31 Good Things To Talk About With Anyone

Have you ever been in that uncomfortable situation at a party when you have no idea what to say to the person standing in front of you? You want to engage in conversation, if only to be polite, but you feel too shy, tongue-tied, or just at a complete loss for something intelligent to say. […]

How To Get Over Someone You Love Who Has Left You

You’ve heard the old saying, “All good things must come to an end.” Sadly, if this saying applies to your love relationship, and you aren’t ready for that ending to come, it can be heartbreaking. Nothing prepares you for that emotional punch in the gut when your one and only announces it’s over, especially when […]

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