Posts Tagged ‘men and women’
Real Intimacy Is 70% Emotional And 30% Physical
REAL intimacy is built through respect, trust, and love. What do you think of when you hear the word intimacy? For most, intimacy is purely physical. We understand it as a code word for something we’d rather not say in public. “Were you…*gasp*…intimate?!” Yet, by placing such focus on the physical aspects of a relationship,…
Read More7 Reasons The Strongest Relationships Are Built On Friendship
You can have a friendship without a relationship, but you can’t have a relationship without a friendship. Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” This concept serves to teach us the importance of building a foundation for happiness that stretches beyond intimacy into…
Read MoreReal Men Give A Shit
Caring about others is the ultimate showing of strength. The days of unemotional coldness passing off as strength are over. I am an American male, which means that growing up, much of what I was shown in the mainstream about masculinity was the lie that emotions and strength cannot coexist. We must choose one or…
Read MoreThe 5 C’s Of Every Healthy Relationship
Even if you take just one of these away, the entire thing can fall apart like a house of cards. Every person and relationship on the planet is unique, but there are cornerstones and qualities that all happy and healthy relationships share. If even one of these is not present, it can split two people…
Read More10 Real Signs You’ve Finally Found Your Forever Person
It’s hard enough in today’s dating world to find someone that you even want to see more than a few times…so how can you determine if someone is actually “the one?” It may not be as difficult as you think. Happy relationships aren’t just about the inherent qualities that your partner has. While that is…
Read MoreOur Generation’s Inability To Commit Is Costing Us Our Happiness
(I originally published this post on Medium). Whether it be in relationships or work, those who build a stronger foundation over time experience an even deeper level of happiness and fulfillment. Consider the concept of commitment for a moment. When you think of something you’re committed to, how does it make you feel? Perhaps you’re committed to…
Read MoreThe 5 C’s Of Every Healthy Relationship
Even if you take just one of these away, the entire thing can fall apart like a house of cards. Every person and relationship on the planet is unique, but there are cornerstones and qualities that all happy and healthy relationships share. If even one of these is not present, it can split two people…
Read More6 Ways To Keep Improving Your Dating Life While On Lockdown
Just because the world slows down, doesn’t mean your chances of finding love have to. Well, this is a new one. How are you supposed to date when everything is closed and you’re supposed to stay 6 feet away from everyone? I understand your pets are happy that you’re quarantined or locked down, but it…
Read MoreThe Psychological Reason You Get Bored In Relationships
Think about a time when you first accomplished a goal, got that thing you were saving for, or met the love of your life. Feel the euphoria and excitement that overwhelmed you at the time. Now, think about how you feel in the present moment. Hopefully you are still in love with your partner, still…
Read More5 Proven Methods For Building True Self Love
Confidence is something that can be deliberately built over time by doing the “inner work.” Here are a few strategies for accomplishing it. Growing up I used to look at people who had a high level of confidence and feel a sense of jealousy. Why wasn’t I given that gift of confidence? As I got older and dove into…
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