Relationships
You’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who hasn’t encouraged another woman to break up with a cheating partner. We’re often the ones who tell our best friends that they deserve better. We’ll remind them of the saying “once a cheater, always a cheater”. We’ll be the ones who tell them they need to move...
The writing is on the wall. You can feel it even though you can’t muster enough courage to speak it out loud. Everything in your relationship is out of place. Nothing feels right anymore. You take one look at your significant other, and you’d expect to feel that tingle in your chest. But you don’t....
It typically starts like this: You meet a guy at a fancy social gathering and both of you hit it off. He calls the next day and asks to hang out. You don’t want to but he’s cute and asked nicely, so you oblige. The dinner is amazing. Both of you exchange laughter and long...
It can take a long time to process that your marriage isn’t working out. A lot of women are unhappy in their marriages for years before considering divorce. And when divorce is on their radar, it can take a long time to decide whether it’s the best option for them. So, after months or years...
Sometimes people use the threat of a breakup or divorce as a go-to response in the heat of an argument. That’s a very unhealthy tactic to use, but it doesn’t mean it’s uncommon. When that happens, the threat of divorce may not be taken seriously. Then there are times when the word divorce has never...
One of the most sought after answers among humans is how to keep the spark alive in a relationship. Half of all marriages still end in divorce, so the answer to this question is just as prominent as it's always been. If you talk to anyone in a happy marriage, they'll tell you it is...
The Beatles tell us, “All You Need is Love.” Rom-com movies lead us to believe that if you just love each other enough, everything will fall into place. Romance novels offer insights into what we can expect for our happily-ever-after. This all sounds great, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, love is not ALL it takes to sustain...
The quality of your sex life is often a key factor in the satisfaction you feel in your relationship. But figuring out how to improve your sex life can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth. You don’t want to offend your partner by telling them your sex life isn’t as good as you’d hoped, but...
If you have ever been in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable, you know how painful and frustrating it can be. Few people understand what causes such emotional unavailability, much less how to reach out to connect. The emotionally unavailable person rarely realizes the hurt and confusion caused to the very person they...
It’s hard to admit but relationships can be tough. At first, your thoughts aligned with your partner’s. A couple of weeks or months roll in, and you begin to feel something is up. The relationship is veering off course. You feel like you’re stuck in this emotional roller coaster. Cheerful and at peace one minute,...
When you are in a relationship, it is more about the journey than the destination. It is about the day-in and day-out being there for one another, in good times and bad, kind of journey. Sometimes, though, you and the person you are with aren't meant for one another in the long-run. Some relationships are...
We’ve all seen those rom-coms. The ones where we sit wondering how the female lead could fall for someone so hurtful. We watch as the “bad boy” cheats on her and lies to her. And we know it’s only a matter of time before she realises she deserves better. We may recognise the obvious toxic...
Online dating struggled to gain any legitimacy in the first few years of its development. It wasn’t until 1998, with the release of You’ve Got Mail, that online dating started to be seen as more than just a fad. Today, aside from meeting through friends, online dating is the most common way to meet someone...
There are three brain systems for human mating: lust, romantic attraction, and attachment. Dr. Helen Fisher’s research defines the way we understand human relationships today. Any brain system can initiate a partnership, and each phase has its own set of hormones and emotions. Because each phase evolved for reproduction, it brings distinct benefits as well...
A new relationship feels nothing short of magical. It’s full of novelty, romance, and passion. You’re blissfully in love with your soulmate. Once that honeymoon period ends, however, it’s common for a relationship to lose steam. While it’s completely normal for couples to encounter tough times, it’s important to know when to call it off...