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Everything You Need To Know About The Type D Personality

Someone called you out for having a “type D personality” and you thought, “What on earth does that mean?”

You’ve heard plenty about Type A personalities, but this is the first time you’ve heard about a Type D.

It’s true Type As tend to get more attention.

There’s a reason for that, but it’s probably not what you think. Type As have a greater risk for heart disease than Type Bs.

Type D behavior can also increase your risk of that and other health problems.

So, the more you know about it, the better.

23 Of The Best Relationship Goals To Nurture Intimacy

by Barrie Davenport

Have you ever considered creating real relationship goals to protect and enhance your love with your spouse or partner?

Ask anyone who is married or in a committed relationship what their number one priority is, and the majority of people will say, “My partner/spouse.”

But as important as our love relationships are to our health and happiness, it is curious how little time we spend taking care of them.

If you are married or in a committed partnership, stop for a moment and consider the amount of time you spend actively working to strengthen it.

If it's not much, you certainly aren't alone.

When we first become a couple, it feels like the intoxicating fuel of infatuation will power your closeness forever.

But over time, that fuel runs low, and the connection begins to hobble along on vapors.

This is the time when miscommunication, conflicts, frustrations, and boredom can sabotage the closeness and undermine the intimacy and joy of both partners.

Many couples aren't sure what to do at this point, so they don't do much of anything to revive their connection.

How can they enjoy the profound satisfaction that is possible in a committed, long-term relationship?

7 Key Steps In Taking A Break In A Relationship

by Barrie Davenport

man and woman sitting bench taking a break in a relationship

If you’re thinking of taking a break in a relationship, you’re probably dreading the conversation that has to happen first.

Maybe you’ve reached a crossroads in your relationship, and you feel an overwhelming need for a break.

But you’re afraid that in asking for a break in the relationship, you’ll lose someone who still matters to you.

On the other hand, what if, in order to save the relationship and make it better, you need time apart?

Does taking a break in a relationship work?

And if so, how can you be sure it’s the right step for you?

15 Different Types Of Romantic Relationships You Should Know About

by Barrie Davenport

couple in love staring at each other types of romantic relationships

How many different types of love relationships are there?

Maybe you can think of a few, but are there really 15 distinct relationship types?

As you’ll see in this post, every type of relationship has something that sets it apart from others.

One of these should stand out as the best description of your own — or your most recent love relationship.

While no human relationship is perfect, some are more problematic than others.

And every type’s description has something worth keeping in mind.

15 Top Signs Of An Unhealthy INFJ

by Barrie Davenport

woman sitting in chair staring signs of unhealthy infj

Have you ever met an INFJ at their worst? Or do you cringe at the thought, knowing you’ve been that INFJ. And it wasn’t fun. Not at all.

You’re familiar with INFJ bad traits, though you hesitate to call them “bad.”

After all, someone you care about has taken this Myers-Briggs type to an unhealthy extreme.

Or you’ve started wondering if maybe you are.

To answer that question, first you need to recognize the tell-tale signs of an unhealthy INFJ.

Welcome to the ultimate guide.