The relationship is most commonly used to refer to: An interpersonal relationship is a strong, close, or deep connection between two or more people Relationship and dependence, mathematical and statistical relationships between two variables or data sets An ontology component that describes the semantic relationship Love is a relationship between two people motivated by love or passion. Although the need […]
What is the last thing you touch at night before you go to sleep? What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Although loneliness is not new, it’s no longer about feeling isolated. Over the past decade, we have experienced a new kind of loneliness: the loss of connection, […]
Many things can go wrong with first dates. They can be difficult, exciting, frustrating, confusing, boring, simple, laborious, and even tedious. The success or failure of a first date is less about the spark that ignited it and more about creating the conditions that allow that spark to grow into a lasting flame that inspires […]
“Eroticism is a way to see another world within this world.” The senses are made to serve our imagination. We can see the invisible and hear what is not. Eroticism is a sense of joy, curiosity, and spontaneity. It goes beyond sexuality to describe a feeling of being alive. We become our Erotic self when […]
A relationship is similar to a perennial tree; they both grow stronger as they learn to balance the growth contradictions. The roots of the plant must be strong. It must be an able dance on the wind to grow above. It needs sunlight and rain. It requires space and attention. It is constantly changing with […]
“Today, one person can provide what a whole village used to: a sense that grounding, meaning, continuity. We expect committed relationships to be romantic, emotionally, and sexually satisfying. It is no wonder, so many relationships collapse under the weight of all this. – Mating in Captivity Never before have our expectations been higher of our […]
Although it may be obvious that good listeners have certain qualities, they are often complex. It’s a delicate balance of receiving and reciprocating–taking information and giving attention and care. As much as how we talk or respond, we listen to influences the conversation. You might think of the old saying, “If a tree falls in […]
Healthy relationships can be built on mutual respect and commitment. Although you may have felt an instant and unrestrained connection when you first met your partner, maintaining that spark over time will require effort. But don’t worry, it’s the most rewarding and fun work you’ll ever do. Every relationship is unique, but you can improve your friendship, […]
What makes a healthy relationship? Nick Hornby, a writer, once stated that “it’s not worth pretending that any relationship can have a future” if their record collections are divided violently or if their favorite films don’t even talk to each other at parties. Although I am not a relationship expert or a therapist, nearly a decade […]
“I have been compiling a list of all the things that they don’t teach at school. They don’t teach how to love someone.” In the ninth volume, The Sandman of his comic book series, Neil Gaiman writes: “The Kindly Ones.” There is no single recipe that will work for love or successful relationships. Different approaches work in […]
