We hear a lot of opinions about what makes relationships work. Everyone has advice based on their personal experiences, what worked for their parents, or what they saw in a movie once. But what does science actually say about successful relationships? Relationship researchers have spent decades studying couples, tracking what makes some relationships thrive while … Read more
Figuring out your sexual orientation can be one of the most confusing and overwhelming experiences, especially when you’re questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself. Society has fed us scripts about who we’re supposed to love and what our lives should look like. For women, that script almost always includes men, marriage, and a … Read more
Ever wonder what separates couples who make it from those who don’t? It’s not luck, perfect compatibility, or never having problems. Successful relationships are built on specific behavioral patterns that both people consistently practice. I’m not talking about grand romantic gestures or once-in-a-while efforts. The patterns that predict relationship success are the small, daily behaviors … Read more
We’ve all been fed lies about love and relationships. Movies, romance novels, social media, and even well-meaning advice from people who don’t know any better have created a fantasy version of relationships that has nothing to do with reality. These myths set us up for disappointment, unrealistic expectations, and relationship failure. Because when you believe … Read more
Let’s talk about something that most people wonder about but rarely discuss openly: How do you know if you’re actually good in bed? I know this topic makes some people uncomfortable, but sexual intimacy is an important part of romantic relationships. And honestly, we all want to know if we’re satisfying our partner, right? The … Read more
We grow up watching love stories in movies and reading romance novels that make love seem effortless and magical. Boy meets girl. Sparks fly. They fall in love. Roll credits. But real love? Real love is nothing like what we see on screen. Nobody tells you about the hard parts, the lessons you have to … Read more
Let me tell you something about the person sharing your bed, your life, your dreams. They love you, sure. But there are things tucked away in the corners of their mind that they’re keeping from you. Not because they’re trying to deceive you or hurt you. Sometimes it’s fear. Other times it’s shame. Sometimes they … Read more
Sometimes, we want something so badly that we ignore all the signs telling us it’s not meant for us. We pray for a relationship, we ask God to send us someone, and when a person shows up in our life, we assume they must be the answer to our prayers. But not everyone who comes … Read more
Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. And yet, so many couples walk down the aisle without having real, deep conversations about what marriage actually means to them. They assume they’re on the same page because they love each other. They think love will figure everything out. But … Read more
This is going to be a tough conversation, but someone needs to have it with you. Sometimes, the hardest thing to accept in a relationship is that the person you love doesn’t love you back the same way. Or worse, they don’t care about the relationship the way you do. You’re out here giving 100%, … Read more