Married couples should have plenty to say to each other, but research says communication is one of the issues they struggle with most. Part of the problem may be that communication is a two-way street, requiring both partners to do it well. And some subjects are more ticklish than others to bring up. “Healthy couple… Continue reading Why Communication Is The Oxygen That Keeps Relationships Alive
Category: Relationships & Love
A Matchmaker’s Seven Steps to Finding Love
Read any book on how to succeed in business or about the traits of highly effective people and it will quickly become clear that there are common habits/ behaviors required to succeed. What if we applied those same high standards to our personal life – dating in particular? Below, Dana Michel, founder and president of… Continue reading A Matchmaker’s Seven Steps to Finding Love
6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships
Numerous scientific studies show that developing friendships is an essential ingredient to a healthy life. But few people are intentionally trying to avoid heart disease or improve their blood pressure when they seek out, or stumble into, new friendships. Instead, they just want someone to hang out with, confide in or trust in times of… Continue reading 6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships
Recognizing and Speaking the “Language” of Grief
After ten years, hundreds of thousands of letters and emails and untold stories of every manner of loss imaginable, it is readily apparent that much of the lack of understanding, miscommunication and potential destruction of relationships after loss boils down to one very simple premise: Everyone speaks his or her own grief “language”. Moreover and… Continue reading Recognizing and Speaking the “Language” of Grief
Ten Ways to Know If He’s Your Soul Mate
By Carmen Harra, PhD Throughout my career, I have seen everything from couples who married their childhood loves to people in their retirement years who still struggle with commitment issues. Most of us fall somewhere between these two extremes, meaning that we experience several relationships before finding the person we believe to be our perfect… Continue reading Ten Ways to Know If He’s Your Soul Mate
Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected
Retirement can be a difficult time as you adjust to a new life away from the 9-to-5 grind you’re used to. And if you’re not careful, retirement can become an extremely lonely time, especially if your social life was once wrapped up with your work life. Thankfully, retirees can find companionship in a variety of… Continue reading Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected
The Pain of Physical and Emotional Infidelity
Many people can move beyond where their mate put their genitals, but it is much more difficult to heal from their lies and deceit. In a recent survey of 674 infidelity survivors, AffairRecovery.com found that 75% said that the emotional betrayal was harder to overcome than the physical. This may be an unexpected outcome for… Continue reading The Pain of Physical and Emotional Infidelity
How to Pick Your Battles
Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, says healthy relationships hinge on a couple’s ability to know which issues are worth fighting over and which ones are worth letting go. She says knowing how to pick your battles is a skill worth mastering and offers… Continue reading How to Pick Your Battles
Finding Your Perfect Spring Match
the kinds of people they are attracting, or how of their own habits or ways of thinking led to unsuccessful relationships in the past. Here, Kailen Rosenberg, who has worked as a relationship expert with Oprah Winfrey and hosted an award winning series Lovetown, USA, offers six tips to help you have a romantic season… Continue reading Finding Your Perfect Spring Match
Successful Dating Tips For Women Over 50
A certain percentage of women over 50 are no longer interested in marriage but do want to date. Jumping back into the dating pool is never easy but with a few tips anyone can be successful. These important dating tips will help mature women bring their best self to the table so they can “get out there”… Continue reading Successful Dating Tips For Women Over 50
Comfort Food Linked to Positive Social Connections
A big bowl of mashed potatoes. What about spaghetti and meatballs? Sushi? Regardless of what you identify as comfort food, it’s likely the attraction to that dish is based on having a good relationship with the person you remember first preparing it, according to the results of a study done by a University at Buffalo… Continue reading Comfort Food Linked to Positive Social Connections
The Do’s and Don’ts for Helping a Partner Who Engages in Self-Harm
Many people are in a relationship with a significant other who is grappling with some form of self-destructive behavior. This can manifest as an eating disorder, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, other kinds of addictive behaviors, or acts of self-mutilation such as cutting or burning the body. If you relate to this, you’ll understand that there… Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts for Helping a Partner Who Engages in Self-Harm
5 Ways to Stop Seeking Approval from People Who Don’t Accept You
It is fascinating how often we crave the acceptance and approval of those who won’t accept us. It is an unhealthy pattern to continually pursue people who reject us. We do this because we see our lovability as directly related to their approval so we keep trying to be “better” or “do more.” We do… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stop Seeking Approval from People Who Don’t Accept You
New Perspectives on Loneliness
Although loneliness is a familiar condition, scientists are only now beginning to look at its causes, consequences, and possible treatments. Researchers developed a special section in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, to bring together a summary of scientific research into loneliness. According to a release from… Continue reading New Perspectives on Loneliness
Broken Heart Syndrome: It Is a “Thing”
We have all seen the stories many times. A couple who were married for decades die within days, hours or even minutes of one another. Siblings who enjoyed a deep bond throughout their lives pass away in shockingly close proximity to one another. A recent story tells of a gentleman who died less than 24… Continue reading Broken Heart Syndrome: It Is a “Thing”
When Husbands Are Caregivers, Divorce Is More Likely
Research done at Iowa State University study analyzed the divorce rate for couples in which either spouse was diagnosed with a serious illness. The study, published in the March 2015 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, found a 6 percent higher probability of divorce for couples in which wives got sick compared… Continue reading When Husbands Are Caregivers, Divorce Is More Likely
When One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences
When one elderly spouse hangs up the car keys, both partners are less likely to work or volunteer, according to a study done at the University of Missouri-Columbia and published in February 2015 in the journal Research on Aging. The researcher recommends that the elderly, and their adult children, carefully discuss and plan for the… Continue reading When One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences
Illness Makes Even Long-Married People Feel Lonely
Research done at Concordia University in Montreal and published in February 2015 in Health Psychology found that the onset of chronic illness often results in sufferers feeling lonelier — even those who have had a steady partner for 50 years or more. A release from the university reports that the researchers at the Personality, Aging,… Continue reading Illness Makes Even Long-Married People Feel Lonely