Relationships Archives

Eight Dates: Questions to Strengthen Your Relationship

What are Eight Dates questions for getting to know your partner better? How will these questions make your relationship stronger? In the book Eight Dates, the authors provide several questions you can use to start a conversation on a date with your partner. From strengthening trust to sharing your hopes and dreams, these questions cover every topic. Keep reading for the essential Eight Dates questions you need to keep in the back of your mind.

How to Discuss Finances With Your Partner: The 3 Questions

Do you and your partner split the bill? How do you discuss finances with your partner? Money can be an awkward subject to discuss with your partner. But if you don’t have that conversation, you’ll never agree on who pays what or what your financial future should look like. Keep reading to learn how to discuss finances with your partner, according to Eight Dates.

How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner + Expectations

Think and Grow Rich: Sexual Transmutation Demystified

Is your sex life in need of improvement? How do you talk about sex with your partner? Sex is an important factor in many relationships. With Eight Dates‘ essential tips for talking about sex, you and your partner can have a healthy conversation about your sex life to make sure you’re both getting what you want. Find out how to talk about sex with your partner on date night.

How to Practice Conflict Resolution in Relationships

Do you and your partner have frequent disagreements? How do you practice conflict resolution in relationships? Couples disagree on things all the time, but some relationships fall apart because of disagreements. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you, you need to practice conflict resolution with your partner. Let’s look at the healthiest way to resolve conflict in a relationship.

Building Trust in a Relationship: Talk Things Through

What’s the key to building trust in a relationship? What breaks trust in a relationship? Eight Dates claims that one of the most important topics you can discuss with your partner on a date is trust. Whether trust has been broken before or you want to simply strengthen it, talking to your partner about what trust means to them is a good first step. Continue reading to learn how to talk about trust on a date.

The Importance of Supportive Relationships

Why are supportive relationships important? How can you build a strong support network you can rely on in times of need? We all need support, care, and companionship to remain mentally healthy. This need stems from our evolutionary roots: Belonging to a group was essential for survival when humans were primarily hunter-gatherers, so the desire for companionship is genetically wired into our brains. Keep reading to learn about the importance of supportive relationships and how to develop a strong support network.

Getting the Love You Want: Exercises to Apply the Book’s Principles

Are you unhappy and have no idea why? Are you and your partner drifting apart? Can anything be done to rescue a relationship in a downward slide? We all have a deep-rooted need to be loved, but often a rift opens between our romantic partners and ourselves. Over time, we may even resent the traits in our loved ones that initially brought us together. The book Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples explores these ideas and offers solutions. Keep reading for two Getting the Love You Want exercises that will help you apply the book’s principles.

Importance of Good Friends: 4 Reasons Friendship Matters

What is the importance of good friends? What aspects of life depend on friendship? Friendships allow us to be with like-minded people who help us grow. Outside of sharing interests, friendships can benefit other areas of our lives, such as our romantic relationships and self-esteem. Let’s break down the importance of good friends by looking at four reasons why they matter in your personal life.

Longing for the Perfect Love: Is It Healthy?

Why do we long for love or seek out a soulmate? Is longing for love healthy? In her book Bittersweet, Susan Cain explores the complexities of our desire for love and connection. While some argue that longing for an ideal love is natural and sacred, others warn that seeking a perfect partner can prevent us from finding true happiness. Read on to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of longing for love, according to Cain.

Individualist vs. Relationalist Views of Marriage (David Brooks)

Does your marriage leave you with unmet expectations? What sacrifices should marriage require? David Brooks compares two approaches to life and, thus, marriage. The first approach is characteristic of individualism, which prioritizes personal liberty and spurns commitment. The second approach is characteristic of relationalism, which celebrates community and prizes commitment. Continue reading to learn about two views of marriage based on these two approaches to life.