Master Romantic Relationships with One Rule

Want to master dating and relationships? Then just learn one rule. Sure, relationships are complex. There are a lot of moving parts. But there’s one guiding principle that brings everything else into alignment. It’s just one rule, and it’s so important that nothing...

The “Passion Killer” Emotion. Do You Have It?

Indifference. It’s the saddest feeling in the world. Which is ironic, because indifference isn’t a feeling at all. It’s the opposite of a feeling. An indifferent person is like a car with no gas. People reach a point of indifference when...

The Best Way to Introduce Your New Boyfriend

The two of you bump into an acquaintance. “Oh! Jane! Hi. Nice to see you too. Uh, yes, this is my…my…” My what? You can’t skip the introduction. That would be rude. But what if you haven’t had a “state of the...

How to Handle Criticism from Your Partner

Pamela looks at her friend with wide eyes. “How did you respond?” she asks. Jenn is clearly on edge. “What do you think I said? I told him I don’t appreciate all the negativity. I mean, it’s not like he’s perfect. I don’t want...

Here’s A Quick Way to Energize Conversations with Your Man

Any positive memory can give you an instant energy boost. Let me show you how. Several years ago, I read a study about vacations. The researchers were trying to determine how to make the relaxing feeling of being on vacation last as long as possible. Believe it or...

Why Rushing a Relationship Decreases Your Enjoyment

Jessica is busy. She has a chaotic job, often requiring hours of overtime. She rushes frantically from meeting to meeting, always just barely pulling it off. Somehow, she juggles that with family, outings with friends, daily workouts, and (most recently) …dating. When...