Relationships

Each relationship we enter is like a puzzle we have to find the right pieces for. It takes time and experimentation to figure out what makes each person happy and what makes the overall relationship a healthy one. Take, for example, two past relationships of mine: the first was a…

Our relationships should be cherished—they’re a main source of love, happiness, and support in our lives. Sometimes, however, we lose sight of that thanks to a plethora of reasons: we’re swamped at work, we begin to take our partner for granted, we get hung up on an ongoing conflict, we…

Marriage is a huge step in any relationship, which is why it’s important to do everything you can to give your marriage a solid foundation. One of the best ways to do this is to do premarital counseling. By going to premarital counseling, you can improve your communication and problem…

The truth of the matter is that most of us aren’t relationship experts: we make mistakes, we do and say things we regret, and our relationships subsequently suffer. Now I’m not talking strictly about relationships with our significant others, but those with friends and family as well. In every case,…

I’ve had my fair share of breakups—probably more than I’d like to admit. And 95% of the time, I was the one doing the breaking up. It all started back in 4th grade: one of my best friends asked me to be his girlfriend and I thought, “Sure, why not?…

When we think of marriage, we often think of love and happiness. Of endless laughter and smiles, of one big happy family, of a real-life fairytale. And while this can certainly come to be, we need not forget about the second half of the deal: the hardships. Sure, we can…

Love—perhaps the single most wonderful, yet complicated thing life has to offer us. We all hope to fill that gaping void; to discover that missing puzzle piece; to find that special someone to walk through life with. And when we do, we’re elated—we rejoice in the love and the happiness…

Tom caught his very first glimpse of Ana on the last day of classes—she was trying to unchain her bike from a bike rack and clearly in a fit of frustration. So, he stepped in and succeeded to free her ride. This gained him a smile and a quick number…

Jealousy is a lot of things, but fun is not one of them. In sum, it’s this negative energy that stems from a range of emotions like fear, rage, and humiliation. And despite how much it is hated and intentionally avoided, we’ve all felt the little devil take root: from…

I dated my ex-boyfriend for six years. We met at school and started going on little dates every weekend: eating dinner at our favorite chain restaurant, seeing a movie at the local theatre, spending time with the other’s family. And as our relationship progressed, so did the amount of time…

Socializing is hard. And those who succeed in the art don’t get enough credit. Sure, it can result in stimulating discussions and bonds, and you may leave feeling thankful to have ignited the extrovert in you. But, I mean, it also requires you to leave your bed and Netflix. It…

The realm of dating as we know it has completely transformed and continues to change with advancing technology. Today, there aren’t as many of us meeting our loved ones in person—striking up conversation with them at the local coffee shop, or beginning our love story with a circumstantial meeting on…