THE RELATIONSHIP BLOG

1.   COMPARING 

One of the most unsettling and hurtful things for a woman is to be compared to other women. This will make her feel less secure about your love and interest in her and will probably reinforce any doubts she has about herself

2.   JUMPING TO SOLUTIONS

Even though men seem naturally driven to offer quick fixes and solutions to problems that a woman raises, it’s the last thing she wants. Women don’t want to be fixed. They will often work things out by talking things through. The key is to stay engaged in the (sometimes long) conversation, by asking empathic questions that draw out their feelings so that they feel listened to and understood. 

Perhaps there are unresolved conflicts, negative feelings, regrets and relational hurts with your partner and they’re still hanging around in your thoughts. Like the clutter of old things pushed to the back of your closet, you’ve stored them up, waiting for the day they might apologize or when you’ll feel like you can forgive. Maybe the best time to downsize is now! Read on to learn how…

I’m sure by now, you’ve heard of “The Five Love Languages”. Yet could it be that you’ve overlooked or forgotten them, and are not expressing love in a way your partner will best receive? Perhaps as a result, your relationship feels a little mundane, empty and romantically dry.

There are 5 languages of love that couples commonly use to either convey love, or feel love, yet knowing these is not the same as practicing them. So what are the particular expressions of love that will make you and your partner feel satisfied, loved and fulfilled? Maybe its time to refresh the love languages, practice them, and get that spark back into your relationship!

If you’re asking this question, it's not that you’re necessarily doubting a prior decision, nor are you alone in your contemplation. Almost every couple on the face of the earth at sometime in their relationship has asked this question (often after they’ve hit some road bumps). To gain a wider perspective and find out if you and your partner are a good fit, read on...

When you’ve upset your partner, I’m sure you’ve quickly uttered those words “I’m sorry.” 

But is that good enough? 

Saying “I’m sorry” is is a good start, but your “sorry” often only serves to make you feel better and leaves your partner with no real sense of your remorse or trust that you are truly apologetic.  How can I apologize in a way that will be accepted?

Do you have a great sex life? Not that we should compare ourselves to others, but if you are curious then read on...

Dr. Gottman recently highlighted an online study of the sexual lives of 70,000 people in 24 countries, which showed that couples who have a great sex life are doing the same set of things.

Decades-long research about relationships, shows that people get what they expect!

People with low expectations tend to be in relationships where they are treated poorly, and people with high expectations tend to be in relationships where they are treated well. So, what is reasonable to expect in a relationship? 

A man who is growing in "Emotional Intelligence" is vital to a loving relationship and a lasting marriage... yet research tells us that only 35% of husbands are emotionally intelligent. Yikes!

You'll always have some complaints about the person you live with, love and
cherish. But there is a world of difference between a complaint and a
criticism.