Introduction From a young age, we’re taught that the key ingredients for a healthy, loving romantic relationship are sacrifice, compromising, and devoting ourselves fully to our partner’s needs and desires. While noble in spirit, an unanticipated dark side lurks – the slow dissolution of our individuality, identity, and personal sovereignty. What is the missing link to achieving true intimacy and …
Introduction In the buzz and routine of daily life together, it’s easy for long-term partners to assume: “I know my partner inside and out.” But do you really? Even if you can recite their favourite foods, most-used phrases, or comedic impersonation skills, true intimate knowledge goes far deeper. Knowing your partner intimately means understanding their core values and beliefs, childhood …
Introduction Neglect in relationships conjures up thoughts of physical or financial abandonment that may come to mind. However, it is often disregarded, and yet a very destructive form known as emotional neglect. One partner fails to consistently provide the other with emotional support, attention, affection, and intimacy. This insidious issue can fester unnoticed for years, slowly disintegrating the bedrock of …
When Your Relationship Has Reached the Point of No Return Relationships are meant to provide joy, companionship, and mutual growth. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, a relationship can become strained beyond repair. Deciding when to quit finally is one of the most difficult decisions anyone can make. This in-depth guide draws from counselor insights and real-life examples to …
Breaking the Overthinking Cycle: A Path to Relationship Peace Has your mind ever spiraled into endless circles of doubt, suspicion, and negative assumptions about your partner or relationship? The frantic thoughts race as you analyze every interaction, conversation, and situation from every possible angle, torturing yourself with worst-case scenarios and hunting for hidden meanings. Welcome to the maddening world of …
