Did you know you form an attachment style early in childhood? In fact, there are multiple forms of attachment (healthy and unhealthy), but that’s not where I’m going with this post. And while attachment and Love are fairly interconnected (especially in relationships today), they are actually distinctly different and often confused. THAT’S what I want […]
Love vs. Attachment in relationships – what you need to know Read More »
Besides the usual ‘How was your day?’ in the mix of your conversational routine with your spouse, are you making a point to connect with your spouse every day? Hopefully, ‘How was your day?’, is the bare minimum. It’s not that the mundane questions aren’t thoughtful and connection-focused, but you know who else likely asks
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People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Your significant other (SO) deserves respect on and off social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today? Ask yourself, honestly, “Who gets your attention
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…regardless if you believe your relationship is thriving. See, because that’s the crazy, crazy part – while all is seemingly perfect on your end, the fact is that may not always be the case for your partner. Couples are ingrained with the notion that they are supposed to be able to tell one another anything
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Right now this so-called lockdown, staycation, work-from-home, solitary confinement or period of unwilful solitude – whatever you want to call it – is about to test everyone’s relationships. Whether you’re newly dating, in a relationship, living together or apart, engaged or married, this indirectly enforced stay-at-home confinement is going to be the ultimate test if
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It’s a fact: many relationships are going to be tested with “you know what” going on in the world. And if you’re confined to a small space with your partner, you need activities. The lack of “normalcy” is causing disruption with various, external areas in our lives, including our ability to connect with others. And
Help, I’m Trapped With My Partner! 25 Activities For Couples Confined To Their Home Read More »
On the surface, many would say my marriage is unequal, unethical, outdated and, well, oppressive. To some, I am the face of disgrace as to how far women have come. Those might perfectly describe me as that traditional, submissive wife, or 50’s housewife. I mean, that much is true – on the outside we fit
50/50 in marriage equality – why I believe it’s impossible Read More »
To get this out in the open, there is a wiiiiiiide spectrum as to what is considered healthy and unhealthy space in relationships. Yet we tend to focus more on too much or too little when it comes to space, not health. Lean too far on either end of that spectrum and you risk relationship
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Stop expecting YOU from others – sincerely, a recovering people pleaser. There’s a slightly nasty, yet logical part of me that thinks we do this because we are constantly told we are imperfectly perfect, and to focus on our positive qualities. So we start looking for that same sense of perfection in others – meaning,
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These are vows you should not only make but continue to keep. These are vows not only for yourself but for your relationships. And regardless of how others make it seem, self-love is not selfish. It is not arrogant, greedy, uncompassionate or egotistical. It is, however, threatening to those who lack it and who thrive
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