Flirting is an essential skill used to spark a connection. Flirting is a fun, creative, and playful way to communicate with someone and capture their attention. And, hopefully, their heart, too. If you meet someone in person, flirting is about your body language and other nonverbal communication, such as sending signals through eye contact, smiles,…
Pick your battles. It’s a cliché that’s rooted in meaning and is a pretty steadfast and helpful way to live your life. Not everything is worth an argument. Some things you just have to grin and bear through, knowing that it’s easier than constantly fighting for your own way. This is exactly why I ended…
Ever sent a salacious text to your boyfriend and then realized it was actually to your boss? Do you know your partner’s email password? Are you constantly checking your phone, even when you’re on a date? Even if you’ve never experienced these tech troubles, it’s likely you’ve encountered the intersection of technology and relationships — and maybe you’ve…
You’re dating a great person. They can be sweet, fun, generous, and have a great sense of humor. There’s just one little problem: sometimes They act like a bully. Knowing the signs of bullying allows you to understand how to deal with this issue. Bullying behavior might include a raised voice, belittling your choices, refusing a simple request, not being…
By Allie Braun When we were growing up, true love was thrown at us in almost every way possible. It was the power that held the world of princesses together, after all. The power of love was the force that drew people together in every Disney movie. Fate and love always worked hand-in-hand, and our…
Susan David, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a boutique business consultancy. Her new book Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life teaches a counterintuitive approach to achieving your true potential, which was heralded by the Harvard Business Review…
It’s not always easy learning how to love yourself. For some people, confidence is something they just happen to have been born with, whereas other people seem to spend their whole lives working on building themselves up. Whether you have a lot of confidence or very little, one thing we can all agree on is…
By Aaron and April Jacob For Emma, it all started when she finally got on Facebook. Her kids had been asking her to set up an account for years, but she was more reserved and didn’t feel like she would have many friends to connect with online. When she joined, she added her extended family, neighbors,…
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW In his book The Intentional Family, Bill Dougherty discusses “rituals of connection” as an important tool for successful relationships. A ritual of connection is a way of regularly turning towards your partner that can be counted on. Erica and Rob, both in their late forties, have been happily married for ten years…
Interview Guest: Amir Levine, M.D., is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and co-author of a popular book, Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love, which has been translated into 14 languages. Interview by Kyle Benson. Kyle: How do you define attachment? Amir: In the simplest form, attachment is the way that our…
