Building a Strong Relationship

When we see certain characteristics between couples, it’s a good sign of a healthy and happy relationship. Relationships are always a work in progress, but if you have some idea of what maintains healthy relationships, you’ll know the direction to head in. Key Takeaways A similar group of traits is seen in healthy relationships. By

There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship or a perfect partner. No matter how much of a dream your relationship is right now, there always comes the point when romantic relationships bring challenges. Issues inevitably surface. Sometimes boredom creeps in, or it becomes hard to create romantic moments because you have such a busy

Romantic relationships are complex. They can make you feel good, and they can also make you feel incredibly stressed. Research shows that stress in romantic relationships is a common experience that has a detrimental impact on your relationship satisfaction. Unmanaged relationship stress can lead to negative patterns in the couple and ultimately decrease the ability

The coronavirus has changed our lives. With change comes stress. A big adjustment we’re dealing with is the additional stress on our relationships. Some couples are adapting and flourishing under this new stress, while others are coming undone as underlying issues are pushed to the forefront of the relationship while remaining unresolved. So how do

Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing how our day-to-day lives look. With borders shut down, domestic and international flights cancelled, and non-essential businesses closed, it’s a difficult adjustment to the freedoms and liberties we’re used to enjoying. Quarantine and self-isolation, although necessary for everyone’s health and safety, can be challenging and stressful. Isolating yourself from friends

Whoever said long-distance relationships aren’t hard has undoubtedly never been in one. Long-distance relationships are becoming more common for many couples due to ‘fly in, fly out’ (FIFO) work, the massive increase in people travelling overseas, and the globalisation of today’s world where living and working in another state or country is easier to achieve

Couples are stressed out more than ever. It’s not easy being in a relationship these days. With so many competing stresses including managing your work, personal life, family, and relationship, it’s no wonder so many couples are stressed out. And when you’re stressed out, it can negatively impact the connection between you and your partner

How much touch do you have in your relationship? An interesting study from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Haifa found that when you hold hands with a loved one in pain, your breathing and heart rate synchronise with theirs and your brain wave patterns will couple. This study was recently published

  Don’t let your new love interest ruin the holiday of a lifetime Scenario: you’ve just met a wonderful new love interest and things are rolling along so well you decide to take a holiday abroad together. But how’s it going to go, when you’re thousands of kilometres away from home? There are certainly risks