If you want a relationship that lasts, work on these ten critical skills to give yourself a better chance at long-term success Getting into a relationship is pretty easy, relatively speaking. You find someone, you both like each other, and …
It’s difficult to maintain “honeymoon phase” levels of sexual excitement indefinitely, but it’s not impossible to sustain a healthy, fulfilling sex life for years or decades even. Sex and sexual desire is a major part of most long-term romantic relationships. …
Communication is how we express ourselves and connect with others. But not all communication is created equal. There are many components to a healthy, lasting relationship, including love, commitment, trust, safety, support, boundaries, intimacy, compromise, and shared values. But one …
Here’s a simple way to start to give yourself closure after a breakup, or even process the decision of whether to stay or exit a relationship. And in the process, learn more about your own relationship style and patterns. Relationships …
Our personal narratives are so powerful that they define what we think we deserve, what we allow ourselves to dream of and to pursue, what we achieve, and what we settle for in different parts of our lives. Is your …
Pop psychology and #inspo has taken off in recent years, but is it always right? And helpful? Or is there a potential risk to some of it? We’ve seen it and heard it a million times. “You can’t love someone …
The end of a marriage or serious relationship can be a catastrophic upheaval. It can feel like the end of the world. Or worse. Set yourself up for success by learning healthy ways to cope and reach that light at …
Deciding to get a divorce after 17 years of marriage was not an easy decision for me to make. But it was the best path for me. And I’ve never looked back. Divorce is rarely easy, and rarely an easy …