Conflicts make us react impulsively, and say things we don't actually mean. They leave us feeling distraught. So it's totally understandable if you tend to avoid conflicts as much as possible. But the fact remains that conflicts are inevitable. And your avoidance of conflicts might negatively affect your relationships and well-being. Maturely discussing differences of […]

I’m not one for labeling people.  However, there are some people that tend to behave in ways that are considered toxic.  By toxic, I mean someone who tends to behave in ways that cause you to feel emotionally drained, beat up, or upset. Another word for toxic is “unhealthy”.  The following are signs of someone […]

Relationships can be quite rewarding, even if there are some ups and downs along the journey. In fact, most relationships encounter conflict every now and then. It’s quite normal. However, an abusive relationship in any way, shape, or form is not the kind of conflict I’m talking about. Abuse is not right and/or acceptable, as […]

Have you ever taken time to gauge how affectionate you are?  Has your partner ever told you that you weren’t that affectionate?  Or maybe you’re the affectionate one and you wish your partner would be the same. Affection can play a significant part in a relationship. If your partner doesn’t feel like they are getting […]

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in your relationship or marriage, incorporating fun date nights into your lives ought to be a priority.  As you may know, over time, relationships can lose steam if you don’t put forth the effort to keep them fresh and fun. What better way than to bring dates back […]

Relationship endings can be extremely tough regardless of whether you broke up with someone or they broke up with you. There is a very real process of grief that you may face, especially if you've invested a lot of time or had a deep connection with that person. You may feel a deep sense of […]

The rate of marriage failures has been hovering around 50 percent for years now. The rate is even higher for second marriages. This isn’t the kind of news we like to hear, as most of us can agree that divorce can be tough on everyone involved. Relationship experts assert that there are various reasons why […]

“Hey honey. How was your day?” “Good”. “Anything exciting happen?” “No”. Have you ever tried to have conversations with your guy and this is how it goes? You’d like him to open up and share more with you about his day, his dreams, goals, fears, and so on.  However, time and time again, he’s off […]

Facebook is a huge social media platform in the world with more than 2.45 billion monthly users. That’s a lot of people. Sure, it’s wonderful to be able to keep in touch with loved ones online. It’s as great to catch up with old friends and make new ones. But do you think Facebook can […]