We all start relationships because we need to love and be loved, to feel appreciated and safe. But these are not the only basic needs each person seeks in a romantic union. So, what are the rest of the valuable things? The problem is that we can rarely formulate our core needs in a relationship… Read More »
Picture this: You’ve been having a great time getting to know someone you matched with on Hinge, and the conversation seems to be flowing well. Then, you mention you have kids, and now your match seems to be taking longer than usual to get back to you. Sounds familiar? While online dating for single parents… Read More »
Like everything in life, change and evolution happens over time—and marriage isn’t exempted from that change. Married couples face many challenges these days that previous generations never had to face. Just the recent developments in technology add a factor that influences relationships and marriage today. Because of these developments, couples deciding to get married need… Read More »
There are many causes of loneliness. You could have recently moved, lost someone important to you, or been made to feel isolated or alone. Loneliness isn’t just caused by the lack of social interaction—it’s also caused by a lack of human connection.[1] You can be in a room of 50 people and still feel lonely.… Read More »
The feeling of guilt has been said to be one of the worst feelings in the world. Sometimes, we feel guilty for no reason at all. Other times, we sense the natural, stomach-twisting feeling of knowing we’ve done something to cause hurt to someone we love. While guilt can sometimes result from an overactive conscience,… Read More »
Humans are social beings, and the vast majority of us require relationships with each other to be truly happy. But all relationships—family relationships, such as those between parents and children and between siblings, the bonds you share with your friends, the acquaintance with your colleagues, and romantic relationships—require effort on part of all those involved… Read More »
“When you date someone, you’re dating their entire family, too.” Dating a single parent can bring a whole new meaning to this commonly-used sentiment. When children are involved, they understandably have many feelings about their parents dating and bringing a new significant other into their lives. These feelings should be treated with respect and sensitivity,… Read More »
Breaking up with friends is hard. Sometimes, it can be because you are both different people and are growing in different directions, or it can be something darker like they are a toxic influence on you. Whatever the reason, sometimes adult friendships need to end and it can be hard to know what to do,… Read More »
Divorce is often considered to be one of the most stressful events a person can go through in their lifetime—and for good reason. When you’ve planned to spend the rest of your life with someone, a change in those plans can feel devastating and life-altering. The good news is that there’s always hope of finding… Read More »
When you’ve been betrayed by someone you love or care about, learning to trust them again—if you’d even want to—takes time and effort from both parties. While safeguarding yourself and your emotions might seem like the right decision after you’ve been hurt, not being able to trust can stir up hurt in other important relationships… Read More »
In the last several decades, many couples have wondered about whether or not living together before marriage is a wise thing to do. This isn’t something that people had to think about generations ago because it was very uncommon. However, today, it is becoming more and more common and accepted. But there are a lot… Read More »