Browsing: Relationships
Key Takeaways Vulnerability helps build stronger and more authentic relationships by allowing partners to be open and honest with each…
Key Takeaways Self-disclosure involves sharing personal details like feelings, thoughts, and memories. As relationships grow closer, people share more about…
There’s no shortage of snide jokes, stereotypes, and less-than-flattering representations of age-gap relationships. Think Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend;…
Key Takeaways Emotional reactivity can lead to harmful relationships if not managed properly.Common emotional triggers include feeling unsafe, rejected, or…
Key Takeaways Parallel play in adults is when partners do different activities but stay physically near each other.It can help…
Key Takeaways Infantilizing someone can harm their self-image and confidence.If you notice yourself infantilizing someone, step back and let them…
Key Takeaways Giving ultimatums in relationships can be harmful and create a wedge between partners.Ultimatums might lead to resentment and…
Key Takeaways Object relations theory shows how early relationships, especially with parents, shape how we relate to others later in…
Key Takeaways Understanding your emotions and why you feel certain ways can help you be more emotionally available.Practicing empathy and…
Key Takeaways Attachment styles can be secure, anxious/ambivalent, avoidant, or disorganized, which can affect how people behave and interact in…