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11 Valuable Relationship Lessons I've Learned From Relationship Books

Everyone agrees that the best way to learn about anything is to experience it first hand, and so it goes for relationships.  Yet, one couldn't possibly experience everything and still, he needs to know a lot more than what his previous experiences had taught him.  This is why books exists, not only to teach you what you need to know, but also to help understand your relationship, partner and most importantly, yourself!  Below are some lessons I've from reading a relationship book called  “Relationship rescue” for “Phillip C. McGraw. Ph.D.” I wanted to share with you: 1- There is nothing wrong with legitimate criticism or input in a relationship.   There is nothing wrong when one party complains about the actions or attitudes of another. If that complaint is designed to improve the relationship.  But constructive criticism too often gives way to constant fault finding, in which you obsess over the flaws and imperfections rather than find value in your partn
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9 Naked Truths Everyone In A Healthy Relationship Knows

A relationship is a work of two. Both you and your partner should be learning from your mistakes if you ever want to make things work out between you. And although you came to find out a great deal about your partner this far, you simply won’t stop learning. There will always be more to learn not just about your partner, but about your relationship and most importantly about yourself. Below are some important truths everyone in a healthy relationship knows: 1- You can't control your partner, not even blaming him for anything he did, for the simple fact that everyone is free and no one has the right to judge people. You can't ask your partner to compromise himself for you. It's a take it all or leave it all. 2- A relationship is a work of two, if you want to make it, then both of you need to put in the effort and show all the love and the care, if you want something to change in your relationship, then both of you need to change. It t

How To Move On From Being Ghosted: 5 Ways to Deal with the Pain of Being Ghosted

Photo by  freestocks  on  Unsplash Suddenly disappearing from someone’s life without so much as a call or text, known as ghosting, has become a common phenomenon nowadays. Social media and popular dating apps are one of the major causes of the rise of this phenomenon in the modern dating world. Even though being ghosted might not be like going through a breakup, still, it can be even more painful depending on how much feelings were invested into the relationship. Below is a list of things to do when dealing with being ghosted: #1. Understand Why People Ghost. It’s important to give yourself reasons why someone has ghosted because otherwise, your alternative would be, « because I’m not worthy enough » which is far from being true. Usually, people ghost because of the following: * Fear: even when they’re the ones to make the first move, after a while they might freak out and pull themselves out. As the relationship is getting more serious, they start

13 Letters To Crushes That Warmed My Heart

These are some anonymous letters, from letterstocrushes.com because we need to express our feelings yet, the fear of rejection always seem to get in the way, for that people like to share these letters anonymously, Just for now. I truly believe that someday, you'll find someone with whom you can share all your feelings without fearing being judged or rejected: 1- It's been almost two years. I have a boyfriend and you have a girlfriend. I had a dream last night, you were sitting by my bedside. You whispered in my ear while I slept, "Do you still love me?" I started crying and whispered, "Yes." I woke up alone with tears in my eyes. Can't you just let me be? 2- I don't think i will ever stop searching for your face in a crowd. 3- You know when you meet that person that simply by looking them in the eyes you feel immediately connected? Not by the way they look nor by how attractive they are but because you can deeply connect to who they ar

6 Relationship Principles Happy Couples Live By But Don't Talk About

   "Couples who fight often are most likely stronger than couples who do not. But it's not the fighting makes them stronger, it's what takes place after the fighting; the making up, it's coming to the realization that your relationship is more important than your differences. It involves acts of forgiveness and acceptance of one's mistakes. You fight, and you learn something new about the person, that's how it works. Real relationships aren't perfect, and perfect relationships aren't real." Below are 6 principles for a better relationship: #1- Understand Your Partner's Needs. We're different, and so we have different needs, therefore, you'll have to understand your partner better so that your needs will meet, and you can live in peace tough your differences. A happy relationship depends on the expectations of both of the lovers, what they need from each other. That'

8 Things Happen When You're Not His Priority

When we’re into someone, it’s only normal to put him in front of anyone and anything else. However, when our interest isn’t reciprocated and you find yourself coming second and third to other things in his life, you might end up feeling hurt and not have your needs met. Below are some things that happen when you're not his priority: #1. You feel lonely most of the time.   When you're not a priority, he probably won’t call much and will take long before he replies on your texts. All while giving you the excuse of being busy. You'll constantly feel lonely. So you spend time thinking about how much you miss him until eventually, you start feeling resentful. More importantly, it's hard to believe that he truly loves you when he’s not making much effort to be with you. Related: 10 Signs You're in a Relationship With a Narcissist #2. You are the one who's making the sacrifice, while you get nothing in return.   You help and you’re t