Preparing for Love and Relationship
Self Love: The Chronic Misunderstandings and the 25 Signs You Need It
Self love rests at the heart of all love, yet most people completely misunderstand what this form of love actually is. Hence, they fail miserably when it comes to how to find self love. Because of that, all their other relationships suffer, especially the romantic ones. True self love, although frequently misinterpreted, is actually quite…
Read MoreWill I Ever Find Love?
Will I ever find love? Asking that question reveals both a longing for, and a doubt of, the possibilities for romantic love. While the answer you may desire is “yes,” the truer answer is, “it depends.” The “it depends” answer can quickly turn to a yes, if you know where to look. Yet, that does…
Read MoreA Definitive Guide to Conscious Dating
Conscious dating prevents heartbreak and resolves most of the biggest challenges that show up in dating relationships. Too many men and women alike have big dreams and desires when it comes to love, yet approach dating with either a laissez-faire come-what-may attitude, or they try so hard to be “the one” that they settle for…
Read MoreEmotional Intimacy: 22 Quick Hints for Creating Emotional Intimacy
Although many people get uncomfortable at the thought of emotional intimacy, most of those same people might be completely surprised to realize they crave the very thing they fear. Even more shocking, they have had fights in their intimate relationships because of a lack of emotional intimacy. They just weren’t using those words. What is…
Read MoreDating after Divorce: The Bottom Line
Dating after divorce can be extraordinary or miserable depending on how you approach it. When it comes to romantic relationships, divorce is one of the most painful things we can go through. And, too many people rush the process. That in turn leads to more heartache – break ups, or even divorce, again. Understanding and…
Read MoreTypes of Intimacy: A comprehensive look at the 23 types of intimacy
When we get up close and personal, or intimate, with intimacy, we find 23 different types of intimacy to explore and enjoy. Every one of these 23 types of intimacy can contribute joy, love, and connection not just to your relationship(s) but to your overall life. Who doesn’t want a little more joy, love, and…
Read More36 Ways to Recognize Truly Healthy vs. Unhealthy Boundaries in Relationships
If we’re committed to conscious love, we may wonder if our own way of relating includes healthy vs. unhealthy boundaries. Here’s the thing, healthy boundaries is a phrase that has been tossed around as if we’re able to include them in our lives in the way we might include “brushing our teeth” or “having our…
Read MoreWhy do Relationships Fail: The 8 Primary Relationship Failure Patterns
If you’re asking the question, “Why do relationships fail?” you’re likely experiencing one of two things. Either you’re recovering from a breakup or divorce, or you’re likely considering one or the other. Conscious partnerships thrive because they know the best ways to keep the love strong and the passion alive. Most importantly, conscious soul mates…
Read MoreEmotional Literacy and Emotional Consciousness: What are They and How to Have Them
Emotional Consciousness: the way we relate to, embrace, and express our emotions combined with how we relate to, embrace, and allow the emotions expressed by others. Our level of Emotional literacy determines the quality of our life experience. Life, in its truest expression, is an unending dance of emotions, moment-by-moment-by-moment. We know what we’re experiencing…
Read MoreFlirting into Love: Know the Flirting Signals
Flirting is really a mating ritual, and so much of it is unconscious, but it’s so obvious, if we’re watching. Curious? How do we read the flirting signals? How do we know if someone is interested? Let’s explore some of the interest signs and flirting signals that men and women show to indicate their romantic…
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