Thinks I find along the way
Eighty percent of Millennials endorse the idea “I am not good enough” with regard to almost every area of their life. Do you? Here’s what to do instead for better mental health. Source: The Toxic Relationship Almost Everyone Is in: With Ourselves
Partners of perfectionists struggle with proving how much they love them. This post addresses how to manage feeling helpless when the proof provided isn’t enough. Source: When Love Isn’t Good Enough
Has someone been periodically messaging you short questions like “How you doing?” without engaging in longer and deeper conversations? Well, that person may be”paperclipping” you. Source: How to Deal with ‘Paperclipping,’ a Toxic Dating Trend
Instead of having an endless list of “pet peeves,” what if you could learn to leave others’ preferences alone and take ownership of your own reactions? Source: It’s Not About You
Life changes, and so do your intimacy needs. Source: Are You in Intimacy Sync With Your Partner?
New couples research shows the value of adding exploration to your romance. Source: 5 Ways to Tell if You, and Your Relationship, Will Grow Over Time
Modern problems require modern solutions—especially in relationships. Source: 3 Important Boundaries That Every Couple Should Have
Toxic “breadcrumbing,” common in today’s dating scene, can seriously harm someone’s mental state or outlook on relationships. Here’s how to spot the behavior and heal. Source: Breadcrumbing: What it means and examples in dating or relationships | CNN
“A lot of times couples think they’re fighting about someone coming home late or chores. But what they’re really fighting about is, do you see me? Do you value me? Do you need me? Can I count on you and until that gets addressed and articulated they’re unlikely to be able to resolve conflict.”
Ashley Harvey
In a talk that will leave you feeling both stirred up and optimistic, university professor and relationship educator Ashley Harvey shares five principles from attachment theory that you can use to understand and change your attachment style so that you can decrease conflict and increase connection in your romantic relationships. In a talk that will leave you feeling both stirred up and optimistic, university professor and relationship educator Ashley Harvey shares five principles from attachment theory that you can use to understand and change your attachment style so that you can decrease conflict and increase connection in your romantic relationships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Attachment theory, pioneered by British psychologist John Bowlby, has significantly shaped our comprehension of human bonds and relationships. This influential framework offers profound insights into the development of emotional connections, spanning across various stages of life. Let’s delve into the core concepts of attachment theory and its implications for understanding human behavior and interaction.
At the heart of attachment theory lies the idea that the quality of early relationships, particularly with primary caregivers, profoundly impacts an individual’s emotional and social development. Bowlby proposed that the nature of these initial attachments sets the stage for one’s perception of self, others, and relationships.
Continue reading “Attachment theory is the science of love”
Keep things fun; stagnancy can snuff out love and attraction. Source: How to Love (and Stay Attracted to) Your Partner Over Time
The relationship benefits of traveling and four tips to do it well. Source: Why Travel Is Good for Your Relationship Health
The Dad Bod is appealing for reasons beyond physical attractiveness. Source: Why Do Women Like Men With Dad Bods?
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Sex can be much better when it is talked about, explained, and demonstrated. Source: Communication Equals Better Sex
Fostering connections is an impactful way of helping when you think you can’t. Source: The Power of Creating Connections
Divorce after 50 or “gray divorce” is more common, bringing unique challenges. Source: 7 Perils of Divorce Later in Life
A woman’s life is all work and little rest. An age gap relationship can help. Source: The Case for Marrying an Older Man
Men, these three videos changed my life forever. Women, this is the link you want to send to your partner…
Most of us go into a relationship with the idea that it will last. We hope we find the right person who understands us, relates to us, and has similar goals and interests as we do. Yet despite this, many relationships eventually end. While we may romanticize the “perfect” partnership, the reality is that relationships require effort, and both partners actually want the relationship. If goals, aspirations, desires, or needs do not match, this can stress a relationship and may be a contributing factor to its failure. Source: 7 Common Reasons Romantic Relationships Fail | Psychology Today
New research highlights the amorphousness of this latest type of relationship. Source: Are You in a Situationship?
Elyane Youssef writes “the poem is called “A Great Wagon,” and the middle verse—my favorite—is below:
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field. I’ll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase “each other”
doesn’t make any sense.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don’t go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep.
People are going back and forth across the doorsill
where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don’t go back to sleep.”
This verse highlights three pivotal ideas: the realization of the spiritual realm, and the exploration of non-judgment and oneness.
Some people underestimate spirituality or see it as a trend, but as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Rumi explored that truth in his poems. We don’t just live in the spiritual realm, but we are the spiritual realm. To see beyond our physical bodies and realize our true essence has been our purpose since the beginning of time. Rumi wrote about it eight centuries before the extensive spread of spirituality.”: The Rumi Poem we should all Read.
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