Forgiveness Is A Gift You Give Yourself
So many people today yearn for happiness, joy, and love — seemingly, to no avail. We live in a world with so many choices, and resources, and freedoms, and so much technology, yet so many of us seem to live lives that are filled with MORE stress and LESS enjoyment than ever in history. Why […]
The Key To Communication In Relationships
Your friend is going through a rough patch in his marriage, and his wife is telling him that it’s partly because they need to communicate more. He tries to talk with her more, perhaps asking about her day or talking about how work went at the office. She responds, but almost as if it were […]
What Is a Monogamous Relationship?
Monogamy might seem like a straightforward concept—many of us think of it as the practice of being in one committed relationship, with one partner at a time—but is that really all there is to it? What Is Monogamy? “A monogamous relationship is a romantic connection between two people who promise emotional and sexual exclusivity to […]
What “No Strings Attached” Really Means
By Stacey Laura Lloyd The world of modern dating is complicated. For example, what’s the difference between hanging out and hooking up? Or take the “no strings attached” relationship—what does that mean? In order to understand this type of casual connection and to see if it’s the right choice for you, you should know exactly what […]
Taking Breaks and Spaces in Relationships
Dorcas Omidoyin To start with, breaks are not the same as spaces. They’re two different words with different meanings. In the case of cohabitation, people sometimes desire space in their relationships. Their partner’s persistent presence around them may be enough to make them feel choking. In the actual world, space is more relatable, especially when […]
My Marriage;Their Wedding : African Mothers Palava
Every time I think about the drama mothers attach to weddings, I wonder if it is theirs or their children’s. Finally, they are selling aso Ebi and giving out invitations not just the ones on the receiving end, I laugh in Chinese. Being a very private person, I have always fantasized about having a wedding […]
‘Future Faking’ Is a Dating Strategy Used by Narcissists
You’re on a date and the person is clearly smitten. It’s clear you’ve been brought together by the universe for a reason, they tell you, and they can see having children with you. And oh, wouldn’t it be great to hop on a plane and go on that bucket-list trip together soon? Like next week? […]
Symptoms of PTSD Everyone Should Know
The concept of PTSD has been with us for centuries but has had many names. It was “shell shock” and “battle fatigue” before it was PTSD and is now known to affect not just military veterans but anyone who has gone through an intense traumatic experience. In fact, about one in 11 people will have […]
Types of Narcissism—and Why You Need to Know the Differences
Narcissism has become a catchword to describe pretty much anyone who’s vain, self-obsessed, and craves the spotlight. (You can probably think of a few examples off the top of your head.) But there’s a lot more about this personality trait to unpack—including that there’s more than one type of narcissism. Surprised? Here’s what to know […]
6 Ways to Help Your Relationship Survive During Quarantine
I’m officially in the fourth week of social distancing in a tiny Manhattan apartment with my boyfriend of almost two years, and it feels like the world’s longest sleepover in the twilight zone. Coronavirus has taken its toll across the United States, hitting our state of New York the hardest, and it’s safe to say […]
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