Because there are so many levels of love, it can be difficult to define what love is. When someone says, “I love you,” how do you know what that really means? The first time someone tells you “I love you,” it probably means they are attracted to you. They feel that excitement in their belly […]
Apparently, August is a month all about romance. This week, August 8 to 14, is National Resurrect Romance Week; the entire month of August is Romance Awareness Month; and August 25 is National Kiss and Make Up Day. What’s up with all this romance in August? These designations serve as great reminders to think about […]
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these I personally love the month of February because there is such a focus on love. If you know me well, you know that connection is my biggest need and love is a […]
Because of Valentine’s Day, February is often thought of as the month of love. If you’re single or unhappy, however, don’t worry—February hasn’t forgotten you. Valentine’s Day February 14 is the day for lovers, serving as a reminder to let your loved one know how much he or she means to you. Depending on your […]
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these Eileen Buchheim created Romance Awareness Month in August to encourage couples to improve their relationships through romance. In my work with couples, I have discovered that romance can be the language of […]
A Healthy Relationship …what does that look like? As a relationship counselor, one of the biggest problems I see is that people in relationships are under the mistaken impression that their partner is supposed to meet their needs for them. This stems from the romantic notion that when two people get together, they mysteriously become […]
Will you be alone for Valentine’s Day this year? Here are some tips for making it a great day anyway Now that the family holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas are over and we have turned our calendars to a new year, the next worldwide holiday approaching is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day has become the number […]
After my husband died, February was the worst month of the year for me. It’s the month of LOVE, but Valentine’s Day suddenly became the worst holiday. The advertisements seemed to be nonstop: buy the one you love this, and take the one you love to that. But I didn’t have anyone who loved me… […]
There is no easy way to determine whether or not you have done all you can to prevent a divorce because the answer to this question is so individualized. Kyle Cease says, “No one breaks your heart, they break your expectations.” Think about that incredibly profound statement! Anytime you have been hurt or disappointed in your life, it is truly because someone did not do what you expected them to do. End of story!
This post continues my list of Relationships A – Z from J to Q. Enjoy the read but more importantly, put these ideas into practice in your relationship if you aren’t already.
