Revenge dating is destructive in so many ways, and to so many people. It really is dating for all the wrong reasons, without any compassion to the people are hurting. So what exactly is revenge dating? The term came to me when I was trying to describe three types of dating behavior. TYPES OF REVENGE…
Common relationship issues, if they are not addressed, will make the relationship worse. They are not going to go away by themselves. Don’t make the mistake many couples make when they accept these issues as “just a part of their relationship”. When relationship issues are shoved under the rug, they become worse. They also create…
Emotional intimacy in relationships is very important to the quality and longevity of the relationship themselves. The amount of time a couple has been together is not what keeps them together, nor does it automatically make for a positive relationship. What is integral for a relationship to withstand the trials and tribulations in life is…
Healthy relationships cause growth and change too. It seems all you hear these days are how problems in relationships are responsible for both growth and change. A dysfunctional relationship will cause change if both parties are willing to make the necessary changes and grow from them. Change is hard. Dysfunctional relationships are difficult and need…
Your happiness is as important in your partners. Too many people are so focused on their partner’s feelings they lose sight of their own. This creates an imbalance in a relationship where one person is far more important than the other. It makes an unhealthy atmosphere where selfishness and neglect takes over. When you lose…
You won’t move on from a relationship that has ended until you accept a few things. It is very hard to move on from a relationship when you didn’t want it to end in the first place. You have to begin the journey of moving on, or you will find yourself stuck and miserable. ACCEPTANCE…
Are you being gaslighted in your relationship? The term gaslighting comes from the 1944 movie titled Gaslight where a husband slowly manipulates his wife into believing she is going insane. This just doesn’t happen in the movies. Unfortunately this happens in relationships all the time. ARE YOU A VICTIM OF GASLIGHTING? Have you found yourself…
He wants to have sex with you. And has proven that over and over. He contacts you late at night asking to come over and it always leads to sex. As a matter of fact, every time you are together it always leads to sex. (With him taking the lead of course.) The chemistry between…
Many people write in asking for help with moving on from a relationship. Moving on is easier said than done, and it can take a long while to truly be able to say you have actually moved on. It isn’t a snap decision, it is a process, and processes take time. Don’t beat yourself up…
Instant relationships, although tempting, should be avoided. It may sound romantic to have your relationship pick up speed faster than a hurricane. The problem is,though, that instant relationships often stop just as quickly as they started. We live in a world where we want everything FAST. We want fast food so we no longer have…
Is your ex orbiting you even though it has been quite a while since you broke up? If an ex is orbiting you, it can be unclear to you what their true intentions are. First, let’s explain orbiting. It’s when an ex attempts to stay friendly with you but still keep you at arms length.…
Cookie jar relationships have been called a new dating trend, but in fact it is just a new name for behavior that has been going on for a long time. So what exactly are cookie jar relationships? It is when someone is keeping you as an option, but never really considers you for a monogamous,…
