We all know that being in love can put us on top of the world, but what happens when we love someone and our affections aren’t returned? Unrequited love can be one of the most painfully confusing relationship issues we go through. It can be all-consuming, disappointing – even devastating, and 100% unhealthy. Trying to […]
Secrets. We all have them or have had them at some point in our lives, and they can make certain relationships or situations complicated, to say the least. When we’re in the process of dating someone, our goal is usually to get to know each other, thus becoming more intimate. But what happens when there’s […]
So you have started dating someone you really like and are excited to see where things go. Here are some tips on how to get the most of your time together and what to watch for. 1. The Surprise Date: Save the surprises for later in the dating phase. It’s great to be spontaneous, but […]
New relationships come with lots of changes, including sharing your bed. Sleeping in the same bed offers intimacy and closeness, but can be disruptive to rest as you learn to adjust to sleeping together. It can be a challenge to learn how to sleep next to another person, especially when you face issues like motion, […]
We all know how important compatibility is in growing relationships; some might even argue it’s the most important factor in building a successful partnership. But how many times have we heard things like, “They’re really nice, but there was no chemistry…” The chemistry between two people is impossible to measure, hard to define, but can […]
The mind is a powerful thing. By just thinking, dreaming, and imagining, we can begin to shape our worlds into anything we desire. Similarly, even when we feel like we have little control over what happens to us, we’re often subconsciously pulling things into our lives. And by focusing on our fears and perpetuating negative […]
Life has an uncanny way of showing us what we need, regardless of whether we’re paying attention or not. From an early age, we learn patterns of behaviour by trial and error, by our personal perceptions of our unique situation, and by watching and imitating the adults in our lives. We don’t always have the […]
Here’s the scenario: You and your significant other spend a lot of time together, which means one or both of you are commuting across town every day to see each other. And you’re both paying rent. Moving in together is now a subject you’re both thinking about; after all, it is the logical step in […]
So you’ve been out of your last relationship for awhile. You’re finally getting to be in a good place; you’ve started (or have starting thinking about) dating again, and you’ve gained perspective and are proud of all the emotional growth you’ve accomplished. But then something unexpected happens completely throwing you off – you find out […]
Being shy isn’t the end of the world, but it certainly doesn’t make life any easier. Usually tied to low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence, situations which can seem quite “normal” for the average person, like going on a job interview or speaking in front of people, can seem daunting, even terrifying to the shy […]