In the book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Dr. John Gray used the metaphor “men are like rubber bands” to help better understand a man’s intimacy cycle. A man needs time apart from his partner to fulfill his need for independence and autonomy. He automatically alternates between the two and may notContinue reading “Men Are Like Rubber Bands”
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L.U.V.
While being quarantined at home, I have been doing nothing but watching television. So this article was inspired by Marriage Boot Camp (Hip Hop Edition) with Dr. Ish. He discussed relationships need L.U.V. L.U.V. Listen to your partner without interrupting and really take in everything they are saying. L.U.V. Understand what your partner has saidContinue reading “L.U.V.”
10 Common Complaints
To fully express their feelings, women assume poetic license and use various superlatives, metaphors, and generalizations. Men mistakenly take these expressions literally. Below is a list of common complaints ,often times, heard by women that men easily misinterpret. Women: “We never go out.” Men: “That’s not true. We went out last week.” Actual Meaning:Continue reading “10 Common Complaints”
“Pursuer” or “Distancer”
Depending on whether you are a pursuer or distancer usually depends on your upbringing. The attachment theory gives background on why you may be one of the two. Secure Avoidant Anxious Securely attached people generally had a healthy childhood and are better at approaching intimate relationships. Avoidant people find intimacy more of a struggle, oftenContinue reading ““Pursuer” or “Distancer””
Matching Energies
When thinking of the dynamic of a relationship there are many things to take into consideration, such as the 5 love languages and zodiac signs…which I have discussed in previous posts. The 5 Love Languages – What is your love language versus your partner’s love language? Zodiac Signs – Are your zodiac signs compatible withContinue reading “Matching Energies”
F***boy Recovery
Ladies! Ladies! Ladies! We all have dated someone we knew we should not have given a chance! The one who is considered to be a f***boy. The man who does not respect you but relies on you heavily. The one who is all about himself. The one who does stupid things. The one who playsContinue reading “F***boy Recovery”
7 Signs You Have A Good Partner
They handle conflict maturely. Name calling, ridiculing, and physical abuse is not something you deal with. When you are in disagreement, they do not put you down or behave aggressively. They talk respectfully, calmly, and openly. They celebrate your successes. They see your accomplishments as a great thing. They do not dismiss them or seekContinue reading “7 Signs You Have A Good Partner”
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”
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”
Love 101 