No relationship is without conflict, but living in constant turmoil in one or more of your relationships can be detrimental to your mental health. When we experience arguments, feel unheard or undervalued, or find ourselves in an unhealthy relationship because of constant disagreements with others, our system is flooded with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline and our...

What does it mean to have a queerplatonic partnership? What makes it different from being “really good friends”? And does the “platonic” mean absolutely no sex or romance?  These are some of the biggest questions that come up regarding queerplatonic relationships (QPRs).  And you’ll find more—along with their answers—as you keep...

Are you trying to develop an online relationship with a person? Maybe our suggestions on how to make an Internet relationship work will help. Relationships can be hard enough but meeting someone online can in some ways be harder. Time apart and not being able to see each other can take its toll on a relationship. However, it also allows a couple to get to know each other, opening up...

Learning the early signs of a one-way relationship may help you avoid heartbreak and build stronger connections. Having someone who values and cares for you feels good, no doubt. But the benefits can go beyond that. For example, when we feel valued at work, we tend to perform better. When our feelings are valued in romantic and friendship relationships, it can deepen the bond and our...

Living together before marriage was once considered taboo; however, it has become more common and accepted over time. If you’ve been seeing your partner and things are going well, the thought of moving in together may cross your minds. This article explores some of the factors to consider while deciding whether to live with your partner before marriage, as well as some potential...

How do you survive an affair? Learn what it takes to rebuild a relationship after an affair. It takes seconds to destroy trust, and years to rebuild it. Few people understand how devastating infidelity can be to a relationship. Affairs rape the emotional trust at the core of love. However, there is a way to repair the damage wrought by an affair. Be aware -- it's not for the faint of...

The sun was relentless as it beat down with only the constant breeze giving us a semblance of keeping us remotely cool. Shifting, I tried in vain to loosen the remaining dry particles of sand from between my toes without luck. Giving up a moment later, as the crashing waves began lulling me to sleep, Brad speaking startled me back awake. “It’s so hot,” my new husband whined...

Having healthy relationships is vital for individuals of all ages. Although, victims of verbal abuse may have a hard time finding someone to build a proper connection with. I know that because of the verbal abuse that consumed my past, my personal relationships were not always the best. After years of therapy, I believe my low self-esteem and decision-making...

With just about everything at our fingertips at any given moment, we’ve grown accustomed to things being easy. But should that apply to our relationships? If love requires effort, is it really meant to be? Do you remember Cinderella? That blond princess whose miserable life was instantly transformed by her gorgeous-smooth-move-well-dressed-billionaire prince charming. Well, I never knew...

You, dear reader, have a unique and specific view of what “the right relationship” looks like to you. The “right” partner. The “right” needs and wants that you’re looking to have fulfilled. That’s the beauty of living your life in full alignment with your identity — you get to craft it and make it your own. I do believe, however, that there...