5 Examples That Help Distinguish Childish Love vs. Mature love
It hasn’t been a good month for relationships so far in January 2014. An Italian man asked to go to jail over living under “house arrest” with his wife and Dwayne Wade had to inform his newly engaged fiancé thahe recently fathered a love child.
You may be wondering what is the big deal, or you may be so outraged as my man MoKelly was in his blog the Mo’Kelly report to just throw up your hands and say there is just no hope.
I say it comes down to one thing, mature love vs. childish love.
A lot of people enter into love relationships for the wrong reasons. They bring the same vulnerabilities and emotional feelings they had as children. With that mindset, the same behaviors go along with it.
As a child, who is unable to meet his/her needs, his caretakers or in this case his/her partner become all-powerful and expressions of praise and approval become emotional blankets.
Dr. Harville Hendrix states very eloquently that we unconsciously choose mates who reflect both positive and negative qualities of our original caretakers, in order to resolve the unfinished business of our childhood. That’s why people so often say “I knew she was the one as soon as I laid eyes on her” or “I felt as if I’d known him all m life.”
So what type of love relationship do you have? Here are a few 5 examples:
Most relationships can work if you show up and commit yourself to grow up!
If you are wondering how to restore trust after betrayal, then you should know that it isn’t easy, but it’s totally possible if you’re ready to put in the work. It might take time, but with the right moves, you can rebuild what was broken and come out stronger. This article is going to explore six best ways to regain trust, and turn things around.
KEY POINTS
Those who trust others experience more meaningful relationships, greater self-esteem, and better work performance.
Those who lack trust tend to see others as a threat and the world as hostile.
The path to healing begins with compassion, self-care, journaling, motivational r
Toxic communication patterns in relationships are like sneaky little termites—hard to spot at first but causing huge damage over time. These signs of unhealthy communication can quietly creep in and, before you know it, you’re stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, frustration, and emotional burnout.
The way you speak to each other is everything in a relationship, and if things aren’t being communicated clearly, things can go downhill pretty fast. And before you know it, your relationship is over, leaving you wondering what went wrong.
Today we are going to talk about ten toxic communication patterns, and what unhealthy communication in relationships look like.
Let’s be real—if there’s one thing that can totally destroy a relationship, it’s contempt in a relationship. And what’s contempt? It’s when you start looking down on your partner, feeling like you’re better than them, and that sense of respect and love is just… gone.
Feeling contempt in a relationship can be super toxic, and once it creeps in, it becomes tough to have healthy communication. It’s one of those things that, if left unchecked, can drive couples apart faster than you think.
But don’t worry, the first step is recognizing it, and that’s what we’ll dive into here. First, let’s try to understand what is contempt in a relationship.
They say distance grows the heart fonder. But can long distance relationships be both exciting and daunting at the same time? While the idea of being apart from your partner may feel overwhelming, it also presents a unique opportunity for a deeper connection.
Social media or other new apps help in bridging the gap, allowing couples to maintain their bonds despite the miles. However, not every zodiac love is easy to handle and comes with its fair share of challenges.
Some signs want their partner to be physically present while some are naturally more suited to thrive in LDRs, creating a unique form of intimacy.
If you’re curious about which zodiac signs to have long distance rela
Do you ever feel like you are seeking validation in relationships? Have you ever felt like your emotions go unnoticed or misunderstood by your partner? Or maybe you are wondering what does validation in relationships look like?
Emotional validation in relationships is very important and it helps you to feel more connected to your partner.
It’s when someone not only listens but acknowledges and respects how you feel, even if they don’t entirely understand or agree with your emotions.
It strengthens the trust between you two and helps you to build a solid emotional foundation. Today, we are going to talk about what is emotional validation, the signs of emotional validation and how to practice emotional validation as a couple.
Have you ever caught yourself feeling suffocated in a relationship? You know that weird, heavy feeling where your personal space and freedom start disappearing. It’s not that you don’t love your partner, but something just feels off, like you’re constantly overwhelmed or restricted.
Whether it’s nonstop texting, never having time for yourself, or feeling emotionally exhausted, this can seriously mess with your mental and emotional health. But don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Today, we are going to talk about some of the major signs of feeling suffocated in a relationship, and more importantly, how to deal with it, so you can find your balance again without losing the connection you care about.
All minds are not wired the same way to express and show love. For those on the autism spectrum or with ADHD, affection might look a bit different. Below are five neurodivergent love languages to help you understand love from a different perspective!
We know about Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages, but these languages aren’t designed for neurodiverse individuals – who express care and affection differently. Sometimes their loved ones don’t recognize how they share their feelings, or why they act like they do.
So, let’s take a look at ADHD and autistic love languages, which might take on different forms to show how they like to receive affection.
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