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.…
“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…
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…
Empathy—the ability to understand and share another person’s emotions. The role of empathy in a successful relationship is fundamental to building trust, intimacy, and emotional connection in a relationship. Without it, partners may struggle with communication, misinterpret each other’s intentions,…
The role of gratitude in a happy relationship cannot be over emphasize, it is a powerful tool that strengthens human connection and enriches relationships. In moments of difficulty, practicing gratitude can pull us away from isolation and redirect us toward…
In any romantic relationship, disagreements are inevitable. Both partners come with their own experiences, beliefs, and values that will inevitably cause conflict which is why the role of compromise in relationship is very important. What distinguishes healthy relationships is the…
In a society where strength and self-protection are ideals, vulnerability is often equated with weakness. But in trying to protect ourselves from pain, we also close ourselves off from connection, intimacy, and love—the very essentials of meaningful relationships. Knowing the…