How Does Body Language Affect Relationships?
Most of us don’t spend much time wondering, “how does body language affect relationships?” We just go through our day-to-day lives interacting with other people but never really considering if what we are saying is really what we are “telling” others. We use non-verbal cues to express ourselves between 60% and 80% of the time […]
Are You Settling for Less in a Relationship?
Are you rationalizing your relationship? Do you continue dating someone even though you are pretty sure there is someone better out there for you? Or maybe it’s the reverse and you’re seeing someone who is less than perfect for you, but you are afraid you won’t find anyone better? These are all signs that you […]
Dating and Family Interaction
Have you ever noticed how you feel when you interact with your family? Are you supported in the things you do, the jobs you hold, or the career choices you’ve made? Or are you criticized? What other patterns define your relationship with your family? It’s important to understand family interaction patterns because they can affect […]
Pay Attention to Relationship Red Flags!
Relationship red flags can be raised for all sorts of reasons, but you must pay attention to them if you spot any! For example, is your love hyper-critical of you? Do they constantly judge others around you? In other words, do they go through life putting down everything and everyone? You might dismiss it now, […]
Discover How to Keep Mystery in a Relationship
Want to learn how to keep mystery in a relationship? Turn off the TV, stop talking about work problems, and focus solely on your partner once a day. Be considerate of your sweetheart and surprise them with little gifts or a quick “I’m thinking of you” text. Do something different together – take a cooking […]
Are Your Eyes Open to Relationship Red Flags?
Starry-eyed in a new romance? Just be careful if you spot any relationship red flags! Sometimes, we are so happy to be in love that we can overlook warning signs. An example applies to a single friend who began dating a man from her gym. He was preparing to compete in a bodybuilding contest, so […]
Trust This Relationship Red Flag!
If you are in a new relationship and find that your sweetheart is constantly putting former loves down or that past breakups are always the other person’s fault (not theirs!), it’s a relationship red flag! If you pay attention, you’ll probably find that most everything that goes wrong in this person’s life is someone else’s […]
Is He Right for You? A Kiss Says Everything
You might not think so, but a kiss says everything (especially a first kiss)! Fair or not, we often use a kiss as a gauge for measuring compatibility. Is your sweetheart the type who just rushes in and “lets you have it” whether you are ready or not? They are likely to be someone who […]
Are You Seeing Relationship Red Flags?
Relationship red flags are there for a reason! Even though we might want to overlook things, especially in a romantic relationship, when warning bells go off in your head, pay attention to them. Is he hypercritical of you? Is she constantly talking badly about her ex? Or, maybe your newfound love has one topic of […]
Learn How to Keep Mystery in a Relationship
Sadly, sometimes in a long-term relationship, we realize one day that we’ve gotten too comfortable and the romance is gone. You can change that by learning how to keep mystery in a relationship! Be romantic: leave a love note where your honey will see it, surprise them with flowers or a romantic dinner, send them […]
Often, a Kiss Says it All
In a romantic relationship, often a kiss says it all! We’re not talking so much about “kissing style” here, but more about the general approach to the kiss. Does he hold your head when he kisses you? He’s protective! Does your sweetheart have a hard time getting lost in your kiss? He or she is […]
List What You Want in a Relationship
Do you really know what you want in a relationship? Most people don’t and they end up dating the “same person” over and over again. Think about it like this – if you don’t know what you want, how will you ever find it? We often put more energy into making up our grocery list […]