We find ourselves justifying relationships that are unrequited, toxic, or just lacking in fulfillment of basic needs. A zircon love affair is doomed to break your heart. You are worthy of a diamond. Here’s what being love-crazy looks like:
Guest Blog: Building Relationship Skills
Myth: “Having had a happy childhood is a prerequisite to having a great relationship as an adult.” If this myth were true, most of us would be doomed to relationship hell.
The Single Most Destructive Factor In Relationships
When we feel disenchanted with being in love, it’s easy to think that we’re the only ones struggling with such troubles. We tend to compare how we feel about our relationship with how other couples appear.
5 Factors to Evaluate Before Choosing a Life Partner
The three most common questions I’m asked: “How do I know this person is right for me?” “How can I tell if they will make a good life partner?” “What is the most important thing I can ask?”
5 Signs You’re An Emotionally Intelligent Person
The root of emotional intelligence is self-awareness, sometimes called mindfulness, which takes us deep beneath the surface of our identities as “doers” and the roles we play.
How to Speak to Someone About an Unspeakable Loss
What can you say? While it’s not an easy question to answer, one thing is certain: It’s worse to say nothing than to say the wrong thing. Here are five ways to respond helpfully.