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62 Heart-Melting Soulmate Quotes To Inspire Love And Intimacy

Have you found your soulmate?

A soulmate is one of those terms people sometimes roll their eyes at.

Seriously? There's this one person out there who is meant for you and only you — and you for them?

The idea there's one person with whom you instantly fall in love without regrets and who never disagrees or challenges you is not how a soulmate relationship works.

But there’s no denying the fact that your heart starts to do things it never did before when you meet a person who seems to think, act, believe, and, yes, love like you do.

You know them instinctively, and you connect with them on an ethereal level.

And through that connection, your experiences expand on a love-filled esoteric level, as well as a pragmatic level.

15 Top Signs Of A Healthy, Happy Relationship

by Barrie Davenport

happy couple, signs of a good relationship

The signs of a good relationship aren't always easy to spot in the early phase of a love affair.

Just because the sex is amazing or you both love to travel doesn't mean your relationship is healthy or strong.

Healthy relationships involve commitment, self-awareness, and empathy.

They require ongoing nurturing, forgiveness, and open communication.

But these things don't happen overnight.

A good relationship is a work in progress — a daily undertaking that you both honor willingly.

Of course, we enter a love relationship initially because, well, we fall in love.

And attached to those powerful, chemically-driven feelings are the more practical desires for companionship, emotional intimacy, and a sense of belonging and security.

Being in a relationship is a good thing.

People who are in a committed relationship live longer, are happier in general and tend to accumulate more wealth.

But if that's the case, why are relationships so difficult? Why do we argue, belittle, and disengage from the one person we're supposed to love most?

INFJ Relationships: 8 Reasons They Are Extraordinary And Powerful

by Barrie Davenport

Are you an INFJ personality type?

If so, you are one of the rarest personality types of all. INFJs make up about one to three percent of the total population.

That means when someone becomes involved with you, they are connecting with a unique, perceptive, complex, and sometimes mysterious personality.

As an INFJ, relationships are especially important to you, so it's essential that you understand yourself and what you need in a partner.

Your personality type definitely influences how you relate to other people, and understanding your type can make a huge difference in your choice of friends and romantic partners.

If you happen to be another personality type who is involved with an INFJ, bravo to you for taking time to learn about this special person in your life.

Here's the Myers Briggs Foundation's general description of INFJs:

Seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions. Want to understand what motivates people and are insightful about others. Conscientious and committed to their firm values. Develop a clear vision about how best to serve the common good. Organized and decisive in implementing their vision.

Did you notice that the very first two sentences in the description reveal the INFJs keen interest in relationships?

Of all of the types, we are particularly intrigued with and motivated by our relationships with other people — especially our romantic partners.

19 Of The Most Important Tips Before Dating An Introvert

by Barrie Davenport

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 deep and meaningful relationship with that person.

For example, if you are an extrovert, there are a few things that you need to know about dating an introvert.

I'm an introvert myself, and believe me, having an understanding of this personality type can definitely help you out in the long run.

Introversion is a personality trait that describes people who tend to pay more attention to their internal thoughts and feelings than any external stimuli.

While introverts and extroverts are often portrayed as being extreme opposites, the truth is that everyone is on a spectrum, and most people are not on the extreme of one trait or the other.

Introversion is not the same as shyness, contrary to common assumption. It is more about one's focus on internal thoughts.

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist whose work has also been influential in anthropology, archaeology, religion, literature, and philosophy.

Jung introduced the concept of archetypes which he believed to be tendencies that people are born with that influence their behavior.

According to Jung, an introvert is comfortable with their inner thoughts and feelings, so they view the world in terms of how these thoughts and feelings impact them.

Extroverts feel more comfortable with the world of stimuli, objects, and other people, and are therefore more concerned with their effect on the world.

While introverts may prefer to alone time because this is how they recharge, extroverts get their energy from being around other people.

Jung noted that while few people are completely extroverted or introverted, everyone connects to one attitude a little bit more than the other.

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

by Barrie Davenport

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 confidence.

As you both grow as individuals, your relationship will evolve past the heady intoxication of your early love to a more mature and satisfying intimacy.

But how do couples evolve past conflict, boredom, and disengagement to build a healthy relationship that stands the test of time?