Love bombing: Have you ever been with someone who showers you with so much love one minute and then suddenly changes into a whole new person the next?  Not everything is always what it seems to be, especially in the realm of love. Some people love genuinely, while with others, there's an ulterior motive. We […]

Pointing fingers is easy. Taking responsibility, on the other hand, is really, really hard.  At some point or another, you might have found yourself stuck in the middle of the blame game (maybe you’re in the middle of this right now). Perhaps neither you or your partner wants to take responsibility. Or maybe you’re fed […]

During the early, sharing everything stages of relationships, most of us tell the potential partner what our love language is. This is because we want them to be aware of how we want to be loved. This way, it becomes easier for them to show us love.  Often, we know exactly what we want from […]

February is the month of love. If you go into most stores now, you will notice that Valentine’s day specials and decorations have been up for awhile.. When you’re single, having all these things up in your face can be stressful.  In a way, it is a constant reminder that you are not in a […]

After meeting someone we think we might be interested in being in a relationship with, dating is usually the next step. Getting to know someone is probably one of the best parts of meeting new people. We don't know what to expect and the element of surprise makes the dating phase even more exciting.  As […]

There was a time in my life when the word “no” felt like a betrayal. A letdown. A tiny rejection wrapped in guilt. If someone needed help, I was there. If an extra project came up at work? Sure, I’d take it on. Invitations, favors, last-minute commitments—I said yes to it all. Because saying no? […]

It is no secret that conflicts and misunderstandings exist in every relationship, despite how it might appear to the outside world. How these conflicts and misunderstandings are dealt with determines how the relationship will progress or end.  How do you deal with conflicts in your relationships? One can think that there are two kinds of […]

I wish I would have known more about avoidant patterns of behavior before I got into a past relationship. It would have saved me quite a bit of heartache. Sure, no relationship is without its challenges, but if your partner exhibits certain patterns of behavior that could indicate avoidant tendencies, it may help to get […]

Have you ever encountered someone who left you feeling completely depleted? Maybe you had some energy before meeting that person, but during the conversation you literally felt your energy draining from you. Some people call those types of people energy vampires, because they have the tendency to drain every last ounce of your life force. […]