For many, the quest for happiness seems intrinsically tied to the hope of finding a romantic partner — a soulmate, a spouse, someone to share the mundane and magical moments of life. When we’re not in a relationship, especially when we haven’t been in one for a long time or have never had one at… Read more: You Don’t Need a Partner to Be Whole: The Joy of a “Good-Enough” Single Life

Relationships can bring joy and fulfillment, but they can also test our patience and emotional resilience. In today’s world, dating and relationships come with new terms and behaviors that might feel familiar, even if you didn’t have a name for them. This is what love has become in the age of phones and social media—a… Read more: Understanding Modern Relationship Behaviors: 13 Experiences That Challenge Trust and Connection

Arthur Brooks, a renowned social scientist, shares profound insights into what truly makes life happy and fulfilling as we age. Contrary to common assumptions, the key isn’t just about chasing passions or raising children—it’s about cultivating deep, enduring relationships. Here’s what he emphasizes: 1. The Power of a Strong Partnership At the heart of a… Read more: The Secret to Happiness: Building Meaningful Relationships

In the delicate dance of love and companionship, one factor that can be incredibly detrimental to a relationship is arrogance. Wallowing in arrogance occurs when one partner consistently displays a sense of superiority over the other, causing harm that often goes unnoticed until the damage is profound. This form of toxic behavior can manifest in… Read more: Arrogance in Relationships

Friendship is the most beautiful relationship because it is based on mutual trust, understanding, and support. Unlike romantic or familial relationships, friendships are not bound by obligation or societal expectations, making them more freely chosen and thus, more authentic. Friendship is also unique in that it allows for vulnerability without fear of judgment. Friends can… Read more: The most beautiful human bond is Friendship

In a marriage, both partners have responsibilities towards each other. These responsibilities include: Overall, the responsibilities of husband and wife towards each other are to support and respect each other, communicate openly and honestly, and work together as partners to build a strong and healthy relationship.

And as ridiculous as it may sound, sometimes all any of us needs in life is for someone to hold our hand and walk next to us. James Frey As we age, our social needs and priorities may shift. While we may have had a strong focus on building a career or raising a family… Read more: Need for Companionship after 40

Pathological forms of love refer to types of love that are considered abnormal or unhealthy. These can take many different forms and are often associated with personality disorders or other mental health conditions. Some examples of pathological forms of love include: These forms of love can be harmful to both the person experiencing them and… Read more: Love can be Pathological

The idea of love as an experience of shared being suggests that when we love someone deeply, we feel a sense of oneness or unity with that person. This feeling of oneness is not just a mental or emotional state, but an experiential one, in which we feel a sense of connection and intimacy that… Read more: Love as an experience of shared being

It is important to note that only a trained mental health professional can diagnose psychological disorders. However, there are certain signs and behaviors that can indicate whether a person may not have a psychological disorder: It is important to note that even if a person displays these characteristics, they may still have underlying psychological issues… Read more: How to tell whether a person has no psychological disorders?

If you have been reading my blog enough, you know by now that having shared values and interests is critical to the long-term success of relationships. Of several essential shared values like trust, responsibility, loyalty and so on, I believe Physical Fitness is one of the most important because it can make or break a… Read more: Fitness: An Essential Shared Value in Relationships

For all those considering marrying – be it the first time or another time – it always makes sense to understand fully what you’re signing up for when you say ‘yes’ to marrying someone. This applies to both love marriages as well as arranged marriages. Most couples learn this the hard way and it need… Read more: Questions to discuss with your partner before you say ‘yes’ to marriage