How doing less can mean more for your love life. Source: The Christmas Tree Effect in Dating and Relationships
The Christmas Tree Effect in Dating and Relationships
Teens, Social Media and Technology 2023
YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram remain the most widely used online platforms among U.S. teens. And teens are less likely to be using Facebook and Twitter (recently renamed X) than they were a decade ago. Source: Teens, Social Media and Technology 2023
Are You Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship?
Is it possible to feel alone while in a relationship? Absolutely! Here are two thoughts from this article I that resonated with me:
“Insecurely attached people may confuse sexual chemistry with authentic connection, or may seek out sexual relationships in lieu of more intimate ones. For example, a more anxiously attached person may ignore or downplay the red flags of incompatibility because of the rush of sexual chemistry with someone. They may begin fantasizing the relationship “potential” instead of examining things from a more realistic perspective. Contrarily, those who are more avoidantly attached may choose casual physical relationships as more comfortable than exploring emotional intimacy with someone. Red flags that this may be happening include using one relationship to get over another, or the focus of the relationship being based on sex. However, a deeper dive often reveals feelings of emptiness and loneliness within the relationship because of a lack of intimate conversation, no emotional connection, and feelings of boredom around the person. Perhaps the biggest sign of confusing sexual chemistry with connection is that many people report feeling lonelier in the relationship than they did before it.“
And…
“First, it is important to be real with yourself and your motivations surrounding romantic relationships, any unresolved attachment insecurities, and where you are in your own healing journey. Hence, it is important to address any unresolved trauma with a psychologist that may be influencing your relationship choices or patterns. Loneliness in a relationship typically stems from a lack of meaningful connection with your partner. Building connection is more than just spending your free time with that person, or being sexually compatible. It’s based on quality time, in building healthy, intimate, and deep communication, and establishing shared experiences together. It is also based on learning where your unmet emotional needs are, and in engaging in healthy conflict resolution. These all require becoming more comfortable with being vulnerable both with yourself and your partner.”
Go to the source to read the entire article if you’re interested: Are You Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship? | Psychology Today
The lethality of loneliness
The Christmas advertisement for Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, has become an internet sensation, touching the hearts of the thousands who have viewed it. Source: Deirdre Heenan: The lethality of loneliness
Why You Should Hug a Cow
Interacting with farm animals can benefit your health. Source: Why You Should Hug a Cow
Amor Fati
Amor Fati. Source: Daily Stoic – Amor Fati.
How could the most magical time of year be so full of loneliness, anger and stress?
Sixty-six percent of people report feeling lonely during the holidays, while 64% of people with mental illness say that the holidays make their condition worse. Source: Could the most magical time of year be so full of loneliness, anger and stress?
Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant
I’ve always been a fan of Cary Grant and the new biopic starring Jason Isaacs doesn’t suck!
Cary Grant: The Timeless Charmer
Cary Grant, born on January 18, 1904, in Bristol, England, was a legendary actor who captivated audiences with his suave demeanor, impeccable comic timing, and unrivaled on-screen presence. With his distinctive accent, debonair style, and magnetic charm, Grant became one of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved leading men.
Continue reading “Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant”10 Tips On How To Stay Happily Married All Couples Should Memorize Before Saying ‘I Do’
Here’s how to make sure your marriage lasts for life. Source: 10 Tips On How To Stay Happily Married All Couples Should Memorize Before Saying ‘I Do’
Where are you seeking good?
Where are you seeking good? Source: Daily Stoic – Where are you seeking good?
10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely
Be true to yourself while taking steps to connect. Source: 10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely
Being a Better Person
What if you already are? Source: Being a Better Person
America’s Most Dystopian Halftime Show
I don’t watch much college football where Notre Dame’s not in the game but I did see this in realtime for some reason and it was bizarre! See how college football turns student debt into a game show. Source: America’s Most Dystopian Halftime Show
What we are looking for is already here
Karl Duffy shares…
4 Things Couples In The Most Healthy, Secure Relationships Do Differently
It’s all about your dynamic and bringing it to a healthy place. Source: 4 Things Couples In The Most Healthy, Secure Relationships Do Differently
Breakthrough Interface Enables AI ChatGPT Access Using Thoughts
First non-invasive optical brain-computer interface connects the mind with AI and brings us one step closer to the singularity. Source: Breakthrough Interface Enables AI ChatGPT Access Using Thoughts
What Is Fragile in Your Life?
Dr. Rick Hanson writes “Sometimes we overestimate the fragility of things, as when we don’t recognize the deep wells of inner strength in ourselves and others. But I think we are more likely to deny or downplay the true extent of fragility: it’s scary to realize how delicate and vulnerable your body is, or the threads that bind you to others—so easily frayed by a single word—or the balance of climate and ecology on our planet. It’s scary and humbling, neither of which people like, to face the underlying frailty of the body, how easy it is for a relationship to go awry, the ways that so many of us are overextended and running on fumes, the rickety underpinnings of the global financial system, the deep fissures within many nations, or the unpredictability and intensity of Mother Nature.
But if we don’t recognize fragility, we’ll miss chances to protect and nurture so many things that matter, and we’ll be needlessly surprised and upset when things do inevitably fall apart. We need to embrace fragility—to see it clearly and take it into our arms—to be grounded in truth, peaceful amidst life’s changes and endings, and resourceful in our stewardship of the things we care about.” Go to the source for more: What Is Fragile in Your Life? | Psychology Today
Livingston Taylor on Collaboration with brother James Taylor
Can you imagine being a guitar player who is James Taylor’s younger brother? I think he actually has a pretty healthy perspective on it…
How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan
You can create an emotional support plan to ease holiday stress and aggravation. Source: How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan
10 Ways to Balance Life’s Losses With Its Gains
A new measure shows how life’s gains can equal or outweigh life’s losses. Source: 10 Ways to Balance Life’s Losses With Its Gains
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