Most of us can probably relate to what it’s like to deal with someone who stonewalls us. We want to talk; they walk away. If a difficult topic arises, they avoid the issue or distract us with unrelated criticisms. Maybe they just change the subject in an effort to avoid real communication. Unfortunately, this practice […]
How to Overcome Learned Helplessness in Relationships Relationships can be a source of profound joy, growth, and support. However, beneath the surface of seemingly blissful unions, a subtle yet potent dynamic known as learned helplessness can quietly take root, casting a shadow on the vitality of partnerships. Today, we discuss how the learned helplessness theory […]
Relationships are an essential to our happiness and well-being. However, not all relationships are healthy and fulfilling. Some relationships are worse than merely unhealthy – they are downright dangerous and threatening to both our emotional and mental health. Understanding the signs of a toxic relationship is critical, because detecting these issues early makes it much […]
Relationships help us stay connected to the people we care about and provide us with a sense of belonging. However, relationships can also be challenging, especially when it comes to setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries are important, if not essential. They help us establish our needs, expectations, and limits. For the best outcomes, it’s key to […]
How to Overcome Unmet Emotional Needs in Your Relationship Relationships play a significant role in satisfying our needs for companionship, support, and human interaction. In this way healthy relationships bolster our physical and mental well-being. Unfortunately, relationships can also be a source of distress. Especially when our partner is unwilling or unable to satisfy our […]
Pistanthrophobia: How to Overcome Trust Issues Have you ever experienced a deep-seated fear of trusting others or forming intimate connections, even when you desire meaningful relationships? You may be grappling with a lesser known, yet impactful phenomenon called Pistanthrophobia. The term describes the fear of trusting people due to past betrayals, heartbreak, or vulnerability. Whether […]
Privacy and Secrecy: How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy Our personal and professional lives continue to become increasingly exposed by technology and social media, and as a result, the concepts of privacy and secrecy have become more complex and significant than ever before. While privacy is a fundamental right that empowers us to control our […]
Achieving intimacy in relationships takes trust and courage. Knowing we need to let others see all of us is just the beginning. After we realize and accept how critical it is to allow ourselves to be truly vulnerable, it’s still very hard to do. This is where the courage part comes in. It’s a huge […]
We most often speak of intimacy related to physical or sexual encounters. But intimacy has a much broader definition and is an essential component of a wide range of relationships. Sadly, many of our relationships today suffer from a lack of intimacy. It’s important for us to learn how to restore intimacy – before it’s […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 7: Healthy Relationships. “Our relationship with ourselves sets the tone for every other relationship in our lives.” – Robert Holden This quote says it all! What a perfect way for us to start off this post. Truly, the nature of our relationship with ourselves is a great predictor […]
