When we hear the word “intimacy,” a lot of us immediately think of sex. It’s true that sex is an important part of a healthy relationship, but it’s not the only way that couples can be intimate. In fact, it’s a good idea to look for ways to take intimacy beyond your bedroom—sharing intimate moments […]
Sometimes competition can be a good thing, because it motivates us to do better and allows us to have fun. For example, you might compete with your partner if you go bowling for your date night, as long as you know that the outcome doesn’t truly make one of you better than the other. But […]
It’s been common knowledge for a while now that entering a marriage while idealizing your partner is highly detrimental to a healthy, long-term relationship. After all, what partner can possibly live up to starry-eyed ideals after the honeymoon has ended and bills and chores take the place of romantic dates?
No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, you’ll never be able to read their mind, and they’ll never be able to read yours. You may be able to pick up on each other’s feelings based on tone of voice and body language, but you won’t fully understand each other’s needs unless you tell […]
