Raising children through the early years—after infancy but before school age—can be mind-numbingly tiring. The constant cycle of housework, childcare, and sleep deprivation makes many couples wonder how keeping romance alive after having kids can work out. But with some…
Humans are biologically and emotionally wired for connection. Long-term relationships have served purposes throughout the centuries—from ensuring survival and economic security to fulfilling emotional needs like belonging, safety, and love. While humans in this day and age may no longer…
Intimacy is a combination of proximity, emotional connection, and trust. While physical intimacy involves touch, hugs, and sexual closeness, emotional intimacy is about deeply connecting through shared feelings, vulnerabilities, and understanding. Maintaining intimacy in a long-distance relationship becomes even more…
Friendship is the basis of a healthy romantic relationship. Meeting someone initially as a friend makes you understand them deeply beyond the level of physical attraction, and thus there is a good platform to build trust and more emotional intimacy.…
Sex can stimulate a wide range of emotions—love, excitement, desire, anxiety, and sometimes disappointment. Because our sex lives are so protracted, maintaining the experience healthy and satisfying must consider physical change and emotional closeness. These are some tips for maintaining…
“Midlife” most commonly describes the 40-to 60-year-old period, a time of identity crisis, regret, and stress about dying. The “midlife crisis” label was coined by psychoanalyst Elliott Jacques in the 1960s for patients who became depressed and dramatically altered their…
Bringing unresolved drama from the old relationship into the new one is not good for your fresh start. But emotional baggage is part of human nature. Everyone has some, and dealing with it is important. Make use of these tips…
When a partner’s love language is acts of service, they feel most loved when you do things that make their life easier — not because you have to, but because you want to. These actions reflect an understanding of their…
Okay, let’s just get down to business here. How do you really balance out your own personal goals and wishes with those of your spouse? Don’t forget that balancing individuality and togetherness in a relationship is the key to keeping…
Belongingness is a part of human nature. All individuals want to feel validated in their emotions and recognized for who they are. Validation in relationship creates and encourages emotional closeness. WHAT IS VALIDATION IN RELATIONSHIP? Validation in relationship is the…