Not getting along with your in laws or your partner's family members? Keep reading to find out ways you may progress within the relationship. Evaluate the dynamic of this familyExpress what you are experiencingSometimes using a third party is beneficial because it helps to hear things from someone else other than your partner (especially ifContinue reading "Family Matters"
Which Role Do You Play?
Support | Shadow | Overachiever | Underachiever You and your partner, both, play a vital role in the dynamic of your relationship. However, do you know which role you play? Are you the support, the shadow, the overachiever, or the underachiever? Support Shadow Overachiever Underachiever Support- you are consciously available to your partner in allContinue reading "Which Role Do You Play?"
Trust Recovery
by Morgan "MoJo" Johnson @connectwithmorganjohnson In the beginning of a relationship there is a phase called Limerence which is when the brain is basically on drugs. There’s a lot of serotonin and oxytocin being released. This phase, typically, lasts 6-8 months. After this phase is when bonding, attunement (see previous post), and checking in withContinue reading "Trust Recovery"
Building Trust
Trust and Betrayal by John Gottman The Science of Trust It turns out that trust is related to the secretion of oxytocin, which is the “cuddle hormone,” the hormone of bonding. Interestingly enough, men don’t just secrete oxytocin, they secrete vasopressin as well. Vasopressin is a hormone associated with aggression. So there is evidence thatContinue reading "Building Trust"
From Simply Sex to Making Love
Have you ever heard someone mention sex and God in the same sentence? Yeah, probably not! Churches love to act like sex is such a bad thing and a taboo topic. God is the one who created sex and he did so because he wants both commitment and passion for us. Now, when I sayContinue reading "From Simply Sex to Making Love"
How Men View Sex vs How Women View Sex
Let's talk about sex, baby! (Salt-N-Pepa reference) Sex is ultimately a longing, a passion, a deep desire for connection. Thomas Aquinas, writing in the 13th century, called its purposes offspring, fidelity, and sacrament. Offspring, of course, being the physical part of the relationship where the two beings become one. Fidelity is the relationship aspect whenContinue reading "How Men View Sex vs How Women View Sex"
Are You Truly Happy?
In today's time, it is pretty obvious what a healthy and unhealthy relationship looks like. It is quite easy to distinguish between the two. Well, that is when you are on the outside looking in. The phrase "blinded by love" is legit. I, myself, have been there. But, I will get into my personal storyContinue reading "Are You Truly Happy?"
The 5 Love Languages
by Dr. Gary Chapman Words of Affirmation | Acts of Service | Receiving Gifts | Quality Time | Physical Touch Words of Affirmation Words need to be used to affirm love Example: verbal compliments, written letters, cards Photo by John-Mark Smith on Pexels.com Act of Service Actions speak louder than words Example: cooking, cleaning, doingContinue reading "The 5 Love Languages"
Breakup Bootcamp
A real bootcamp with Amy Chan "We're Done!" Everyone has heard those words before. Sometimes a breakup is very hard to get over and sometimes you do not know how to feel or what to do once "you're done". The first phase of a breakup is the "crazy" phase...when you react based on your emotionsContinue reading "Breakup Bootcamp"
4 Types of Intimacy
All are needed for a healthy, successful relationship Emotionally Mentally Emotional intimacy is basically understanding each other's emotions and being able to openly communicate those with one another. To be mentally intimate with someone that means you have meaningful conversations and share values/interests. Spiritually Physically Spiritual intimacy is respecting each other's beliefs and values youContinue reading "4 Types of Intimacy"
