For most of us, finding the right partner is not a simple task. Because we now live in an era where self-discovery is as important as marrying into the right family once was, the search for a potential mate can be that much longer, the priority now shifting to finding out exactly who we are […]
In the midst of the dating world, our emphasis often falls upon “good timing”, and “finding the right person”, instead of being emotionally healthy and attracting, creating, and sustaining a successful relationship. By the time we make the decision to look for a long-term partner, it’s important for us to have evaluated as individuals, any […]
Proper communication is one of the corner-stones of a healthy relationship. Like many of the fundamentals, it’s a skill we tend to learn by osmosis as children, the level of that skill having a lot to do with who we grew up around. Children usually model themselves after their same-sex parent, and adopt many of […]
Have you ever had an inexplicable attraction to someone? Someone who, on paper, doesn’t seem to make much sense but yet you’re strongly drawn to them? The notion that opposites attract has been a hotly debated topic for years, but if we really dissect it, it might not be such a mystery after all… Relationships, […]
Close your eyes for a moment and picture your dream home. Is it eclectic? Do you have a minimalist kitchen? Is there a lot of natural light? Are your walls decorated with vintage maps from around the world? How earth-conscious is your home? We all have ideas for how we can personalize our living spaces. […]
As a single parent, go you ever catch yourself looking forward to a date, only to be sent into a minor panic attack after taking a quick look around your house. Is your place not nearly as clean or tidy as it needs to be for your mother to see it, let alone a potential […]
Whether you’re a teenager or middle-aged, dating can be nerve wracking. With questions like, “What if I find the one?” “What if I never find the one?” “Am I ready?”, one thing is certain – it can change your life in very big ways. This may be why dating apps have become such a popular […]
Whether we like to admit it or not, we judge other people’s homes, for better or for worse. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When you’re dating someone new, you can learn a lot about them from their home—their style and taste and preferences, how organized they are, how clean they like for their […]
Valentines Day is right around the corner. Along with this holiday comes the panic of making sure you find the perfect gift to represent the love you have for your significant other. The problem is that gift is nearly impossible to find. What does a box of chocolates and a teddy bear say? That you’re […]
When was the last time you told your partner you were thankful for their part in your life? Sure, it’s easy to thank our significant other for cleaning up after dinner, walking the dog, or making the bed but what about those other reasons? The ones that are deeper, harder to recognize, and easier to […]