There are a lot of factors that shape us into being the people we are today. Among these factors is the relationship we have/had with our primary caregiver when we were young. In most cases, this is our mothers.  In the 1950s, Bowlby introduced the attachment theory which was later expanded by Mary Ainsworth. The theory […]

“Love cannot live where there is no trust.” – Edith Hamilton  The importance of trust in all types of relationships can not be overemphasized, yet most of us have been betrayed by the people we trusted at least once in our lives. As a result, we tend to dwell on how we can effectively handle […]

Every great relationship requires effort, patience, and the right tools to flourish. While love is the foundation, it’s the small, intentional actions that keep a relationship strong, connected, and fulfilling over time. Whether you’re looking to deepen your bond, strengthen communication, or simply keep the spark alive, the key is to be proactive. A thriving […]

Like seasons of life, friendships can blossom and wane. And as you get older, you might find it harder to make new adult friends. Unlike during the years of school, there simply is less opportunity to do so. Yet, this doesn’t mean it's impossible! At the same time, maybe it’s worthwhile nurturing your existing friendships. […]

Love bombing: Have you ever been with someone who showers you with so much love one minute and then suddenly changes into a whole new person the next?  Not everything is always what it seems to be, especially in the realm of love. Some people love genuinely, while with others, there's an ulterior motive. We […]

Pointing fingers is easy. Taking responsibility, on the other hand, is really, really hard.  At some point or another, you might have found yourself stuck in the middle of the blame game (maybe you’re in the middle of this right now). Perhaps neither you or your partner wants to take responsibility. Or maybe you’re fed […]

During the early, sharing everything stages of relationships, most of us tell the potential partner what our love language is. This is because we want them to be aware of how we want to be loved. This way, it becomes easier for them to show us love.  Often, we know exactly what we want from […]

February is the month of love. If you go into most stores now, you will notice that Valentine’s day specials and decorations have been up for awhile.. When you’re single, having all these things up in your face can be stressful.  In a way, it is a constant reminder that you are not in a […]

After meeting someone we think we might be interested in being in a relationship with, dating is usually the next step. Getting to know someone is probably one of the best parts of meeting new people. We don't know what to expect and the element of surprise makes the dating phase even more exciting.  As […]