Knowing your partner’s or your own love language is one thing. But actually putting it into practice? That’s a whole different ballgame. While we all have different ways of expressing and receiving love—also known as “love languages”—it can be tough when your partner’s love language differs from your own. However, specific love language exercises can […]

We often find it difficult to confront our own feelings, much less show our vulnerable sides to other people. But every time you share your vulnerabilities, you build acceptance and find the courage to live your true authentic self.  On the other side of vulnerability, there is growth, confidence, and belonging. Sharing your inner thoughts […]

There are a lot of factors that shape us into being the people we are today. Among these factors is the relationship we have/had with our primary caregiver when we were young. In most cases, this is our mothers.  In the 1950s, Bowlby introduced the attachment theory which was later expanded by Mary Ainsworth. The theory […]

Every great relationship requires effort, patience, and the right tools to flourish. While love is the foundation, it’s the small, intentional actions that keep a relationship strong, connected, and fulfilling over time. Whether you’re looking to deepen your bond, strengthen communication, or simply keep the spark alive, the key is to be proactive. A thriving […]

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 […]

Picture this scene: You’ve just had one too many upsetting developments in your life, and the latest one is the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Maybe it’s getting chewed out at work when you already feel terrible, perhaps you’ve had a disappointment, or perhaps you’ve some sort of tragedy or problem to work through […]

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 […]

Tony Robbins has said, “Communication is power. Those who have mastered its effective use can change their own experience of the world and the world’s experience of them. All behavior and feelings find their original roots in some form of communication.” Miscommunications can quickly be the death of any relationship. And you’ve likely heard before […]

When we are angry, we tend to blow things out of proportion. We get upset about things that wouldn't bother us in a normal situation.  At that moment, the things that irritate us seem more important than everything else. You temporarily lose your sense of judgment. Words come out of your mouth before your mind […]