The Truth Behind the Seven-Year Itch
In 1955, the world was introduced to the seven-year itch; it was the title of the film starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell. Skip this part if you’re not a fan of spoilers because we’re about to introduce the movie briefly. See, the film revolved around Monroe’s attempts at seducing…
Dealing With Your In-laws After You’re Married
A common problem that couples face during their marriage involves in-laws. Whether a couple has just gotten hitched or has been together for several years, they’ll likely have an issue with at least one in-law at some point in their marriage. The problem could be as simple as an in-law…
What’s A Relationship Resolution?
When people hear the word “resolution,” they usually think of things they wish to change about themselves: their weight, habits, and attitude towards life. However, for those whose relationships are on the rocks, improving their love life should probably be at the top of their list of resolutions. I mean, who…
Affirmations For Marriage That Work
Research studies continue to confirm that positivity and an optimistic outlook yield great benefits mentally, physically, and socially, especially with regards to the words we use. Be mindful of affirmations you tell yourself and your partner because words are an action set in motion (thoughts are too because they form…
How Necessary Are Emotional Boundaries In Relationship?
When people hear the word “boundary,” they feel like they’re being limited from doing things they want to do. That’s understandable since it defines where things start and end. As “limiting” as boundaries may seem, looking at it from a different perspective can do wonders for your relationship. Boundaries can…
How To Have More Compassion In Your Marriage
Imagine a world without compassion. What do you see? Are people happy? Do they enjoy their relationships? Do they have meaningful conversations with their partners? Do marriages last? Without compassion, people have no consideration for how their actions make others feel. In a world without compassion, being right is more…
Four Mindset Shifts For A Happy Marriage
We’ve all heard that if we want our marriage to be happy and last a lifetime, we need to work on ourselves. When we don’t work on our issues, we tend to project them onto our partner. Our baggage makes us nitpick about the littlest of things, making it difficult…
How To Stop Playing The Blame Game
We spend a huge chunk of our life trying to be the best version of ourselves. Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual on a silver platter, telling us what to do in every situation. We struggle through difficult situations that push us to our limits. We often don’t know…
3 Tips On How NOT To Be A Suspicious Partner
People who say relationships are easy probably 1) have never been in one, or 2) are lying to you. Not that we’re being pessimistic here, but relationships require so much effort from both parties involved. Whether it be platonic, romantic, or professional, people need to put in the work to…
Is Self-Love Selfish?
We tend to forget about ourselves the moment we enter into a relationship. Our attention shifts from ourselves to our partner, and we constantly put their happiness above ours. While selflessness is one of the elements that help make relationships work, this doesn’t mean ignoring our needs because it’s difficult…