Have you ever gone on multiple dates with someone, expressed your emotions to each other, claimed that person was yours, yet you two never seem to want to become “official” or “exclusive”? Lately it has become the norm to be…
The term “asexual” is still seen as taboo for many people. In fact, there are people who still don’t understand what it means or simply think that it’s not valid or doesn’t exist. It doesn’t help that resources and representation…
Asexuality has been a word that many people would probably have heard once in their life nowadays. It’s a particular word that has been repeated a lot in social media, films, and certain series. However, despite the growing representation of…
In a relationship, as individuals we sometimes ask for the world. Instead, first focusing on the important things that determine how strong the relationship can be. In this article I will focus on 5 main points that can make any…
Have you ever eaten a certain type of food and then wanted to jump your partner’s bones? I know I have. Back in college, my partner and I were eating oysters for the first time and after dinner we had…
It’s all too easy to pick up negative communication habits when it comes to relationships. Who can say they’ve never raised their voice in an argument? Or unfairly accused their partner of something? Or even refused to engage in a…
How would your relationship stack up on a health test? It’s a personal question, I know. But when it comes to a person’s wellbeing, a relevant one. Any assessment of overall health would be incomplete without an inventory of personal relationships…
As much as we might like to think that we can compartmentalize our lives, fitting everything into its respective area with no bleeding from one area to the next, it's simply not possible. Case in point: relationships and finances. Our…
As human beings, we all crave intimacy and connection with other members of our species. We’re naturally programmed to desire interaction with others, and there’s no instinct more basic than love. There are two sides to intimacy and connection: physical…
There are a lot of factors that make relationships work well. One of the most important keys to a successful, long-term relationship is forgiveness. The act of forgiveness is immensely powerful and humbling. Some people have a hard time with…