Thinking of getting back with an ex? Ask yourself these questions first... After a breakup, even a bad one, it’s impossible not to think about your ex. It’s even hard not to see their face, if you use any kind of social media, live in the same neighbourhood, or, worse yet, work in the same building. But if after some time you find yourself … [Read more...] about 7 Questions to Ask Before Getting Back with an Ex
Relationship Tips
5 Sad Signs You’re in the Friend Zone
Are you on a one-way road to the "friend zone"? You’ve probably heard of the "friend zone", right? It's the ultimate relationship limbo. The friend zone is that place you find yourself in when the guy or girl you've been interested in has decided that you're friendship material, instead of relationship material. Maybe you’ve never been … [Read more...] about 5 Sad Signs You’re in the Friend Zone
7 Tips to Reignite Excitement in Your Long Term Relationship
Has your relationship lost its spark since those first few years when you often felt excited to see each other? When you first met and started dating, you probably didn't have to think about how to create excitement and interest in the time you spent together. This is normal because the early stages of a relationship are often a time of … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Reignite Excitement in Your Long Term Relationship
Polyamorous Relationships: Can They Really Work?
Polyamory is not widely understood or accepted in our current society, but it has a history at least as long as monogamy. A polyamorous relationship is not the same thing as an open relationship. Polyamorous people want to commit to multiple-partner relationships, which may develop emotionally and include feelings of love. An open … [Read more...] about Polyamorous Relationships: Can They Really Work?
5 Reasons Why Smart Couples go to Couples Therapy
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Talking Lifestyle at 2UE. In the segment, I spoke about the stigma that some people feel when considering couples therapy and the reasons why smart couples go to couples therapy. Here's a summary of what I spoke about: The 5 reasons why smart couples go to couples therapy 1. They … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Smart Couples go to Couples Therapy
Have You Experienced ‘Breadcrumbing’ While Dating?
There's a new term floating around the modern dating scene, kind of a revamping of the phrase “stringing along.” The word is “breadcrumbing,”. Breadcrumbing refers to the very old fairy tale (which was probably true) of Hansel and Gretel, two children abandoned in a forest. As their father led them deeper into the woods, they dropped a trail of … [Read more...] about Have You Experienced ‘Breadcrumbing’ While Dating?
Why You Need to Stop Stalking Your Ex on Facebook
Social media usage is a double-edged sword. While it may strengthen social connections between friends and deepen a romantic relationship through continued interaction despite physical distance, constant social media use makes depression worse and harms your overall wellbeing. On Twitter this often plays out as aggression because the accounts are … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Stop Stalking Your Ex on Facebook
50 Romantic (and Fun) Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Isn't it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine's Day? At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?” If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel overwhelming. Valentine’s Day is upon us though, and it’s the … [Read more...] about 50 Romantic (and Fun) Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
It’s True. Marriage is Good for Your Health
Happy wife, happy life—many decades of formal and informal research bear this out. Recent studies have found that married people (meaning any two people in a committed partnership, including same-sex couples) are less likely to get pneumonia, have surgery, develop cancer or have heart attacks. They seem to live a little longer too. Why is this? A … [Read more...] about It’s True. Marriage is Good for Your Health
How to Use the Holidays to Improve Your Relationship
Is it time to devote some attention to your relationship these holidays? The holidays are often a stressful time for people, but it’s easy to forget this once they arrive. If you’re in a relationship, you may find yourself getting frustrated with your partner for no particular reason, or you notice you’re fighting more than usual. These feelings … [Read more...] about How to Use the Holidays to Improve Your Relationship