Relationships are complicated, we know. That’s why we try to untangle the web of rules, emotions and challenges to help you overcome any possible issues you might have trying to make your relationship work.
Through all of my past heartbreaks and misfortunes with love, I have (subconsciously) learned to put up a wall around my heart. A wall that is very hard to get through but once you do, you will see a glimpse of the girl from before all of the pain and suffering. The real me. Once…
I don’t think I realized how much you mean to me, how much you’ve changed me and how much I’ve changed you, until recently. We were so caught up in our fear of commitment, in painful memories, that we forgot to enjoy the presence we were sharing. We were afraid of love, let’s be honest…
Most people have a hard time setting boundaries in a relationship because they think it may negatively affect their relationship. However, having SOME boundaries is important to have and maintain a healthy relationship. On the other hand, there are those who exaggerate with their personal boundaries in a relationship. Boundary-pushing is a behavioral pattern –…
When you spend some time in a toxic relationship, an enabling attitude becomes your coping mechanism. Basically, without being aware of it, you begin to act in a manner that allows your partner to continue with his toxic games. You’re creating an environment in which he feels safe to continue with his toxic behavioral patterns…
Deep down, most of us want a fairytale kind of love. You want someone who will shake the ground under your feet, make you lose your mind – someone who will rock your world. Well, all of these things are actually signs of incredibly strong chemistry between two people. However, does this chemistry always lead…
I always believed being loyal to a fault was my greatest virtue when it came to relationships. Honestly, I couldn’t think of anything more desirable in a partner than being loyal to the one they love. I was so proud of being someone a person could always count on, no matter what. What happened to…
Successful relationships don’t come knocking on your door. Instead, they are something that require a lot of effort, devotion, time, and sacrifice. Besides loving each other and feeling physical attraction, sharing similar values with your partner also helps you build a healthy foundation for your romance. Relationship values are actually your core beliefs on what…
Motherhood is a whole lot of mess and stress. Sure, there are many beautiful things about being a mother, but I’m here to share the ugly truths we all try to bury as deep as possible. Every mom has her own insecurities, I know that. I honestly believe that kind of makes you a good…
Just like everyone else, married people also have friends of the opposite gender. These opposite gender friendships are usually perfectly innocent – until they turn into inappropriate friendships when married! It’s when they start working extra hours, coming home with traces of lipstick on their collar, excessively texting, and you start wondering: “What the hell…
I bet that right now you’re probably wondering what on earth a transactional relationship is and whether you’re unknowingly in one! Don’t worry, I’m here to answer all of your questions – and then some! Let’s start with the obvious. When you look up the word “transaction,” you’ll notice it has to do with buying…