Medical disorders come in all sizes and shapes. People unfamiliar with a particular disorder may only be vaguely aware of causes, symptoms and treatments. Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), for example, receives a fair amount of attention in the news....
No Shortcuts To Deep Relationships
When it comes to developing a deep and stable long-term relationship, there is valuable wisdom in the age-old saying patience is a virtue. That’s because creating a healthy relationship is a process that defies shortcuts. Partners in a romantic relationship need to...
Why Rituals Are More Than Routines
By the time we reach adulthood we've probably developed habits or routines that we’re very comfortable with. Having a morning cup (or two) of coffee. Hitting the gym by 7:00 am (or 6:00 for the truly ambitious). Watching Sunday night football with a certain group of...
Is Your Partner Really The Right One?
Ah, dating! What a wonderful ritual young (and often, not-so-young) people go through. And if you’re rolling your eyes or trying not to laugh at the adjective “wonderful,” you’re not alone. Dating can be stressful, anxiety-producing, nerve-wracking… the list goes on...
Tips To Navigate A Long-Term Relationship
When you’re dating and then forming a long-term romantic relationship, you might feel like you’re exploring a vast wilderness of uncharted territory. You might find yourself stopping and thinking, “Where am I and where am I going?” That’s perfectly natural, but in...
A Simple And Powerful Virtuous Cycle
From the time we’re born, physically touching the ones we love is as natural as breathing. In a virtuous cycle, that natural draw is especially important in a long-term romantic relationship: you wish to physically touch the person you’re intimate with and that touch...
The Invaluable Effects Of A Secure Attachment Style
Virtually everyone in a long-term romantic relationship has disagreements with their partner. Occasional disagreements are typical and can even be healthy for the relationship if they’re resolved in a positive manner. (See How To Use Conflicts To Deepen Your...
Why You Should Smile When Your Partner Frowns
Young people searching for a romantic partner sometimes look for a mirror image of themselves. Someone who shares every taste and belief. That’s not only unrealistic but probably not the basis for a healthy relationship. Still, there is typically a certain...
Marriage — And The Facts Of Life
By the time someone reaches an age where they’re ready for a long-term romantic relationship, they’ve probably developed a basic outlook on life. They’re inclined to be either more of an optimist or more of a pessimist. Experience and natural temperament mold a...
Modern Boundaries For Modern Times
If you are lucky enough to have had grandparents or parents who had a loving, stable long-term marriage, do you ever wish you had taken the time to have more (or any) serious conversations about their relationship? It is the rare young person — especially in the...