Category Archives: "Love & Relationships"

How the twin flame idea came into being in an “new” age where we are being taught to find our wholeness within seems rather puzzling. In fact, a lot of what I will call “newer” age ideas seem to fly in direct contrast to those that were popularly originally promoted before 2000. Even certain authors […]

When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced that they were “consciously uncoupling” but remained good friends, it was greeted with much sniggering and ridicule. Yet, however irritating the phrase may have been, such a calm, even affectionate, divorce is possible. Of course, there are frequently good reasons for anger and hatred; abuse, neglect, and infidelity […]

A woman who doesn’t value herself might not see her worth and how much she offers the world and others. She may not see that what she has to offer is equal in measure to what others have to offer. Due to this, she may exhibit behavior that allows others to treat her poorly. Here are […]

Abuse in a relationship should never be tolerated. However, you might be surprised by what constitutes an abusive relationship. You might think of abuse as physical, but hitting, slapping, and threats of harm are not the only kinds of maltreatment. Here are some subtle signs of abuse that should not be ignored. 1 Your feelings are […]

Compatibility is an important part of a romantic relationship. Physical attraction and good conversation are important, but you have to look at your lifestyle and plans you have for your future too. If you are at opposite ends of the spectrum, you might not have enough in common to have a successful long-term relationship. This […]

Dating online is more common than ever, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any pitfalls or dangers to avoid. It helps to know some of the common online dangers so that you can better protect yourself. The world of dating has changed markedly in the last couple of decades. The emergence of social media and the […]

Both men and women are capable of falling for control freaks. You start off liking their authoritative ways, only to realize they like controlling everything around them (including you!). If you suspect you might be dating someone with control issues, read on to discover 5 sure signs. Are you dating someone new and slowly starting […]

A romantic obsession is an unrealistic attachment to someone who is not interested in you. If the other person has ended the relationship and you cannot accept that, your pursuit then becomes problematic. If you’re trying to get over a relationship that has ended, the task is much more difficult if you’re obsessed with the […]

Sometimes love can be unpredictable. Sometimes lovers may be rewarded unpredictably by partners who are only half interested, non-committal, or playing games (or the field). In such a case, the half-requited love interest can potentially begin to mirror the symptoms of the pigeons in group 3 of the experiment below. There was once an experiment […]