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Dating In The Time Of Social Distancing
March 24, 20205:04 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Some people aren’t going to let the coronavirus sideline their dating life. So they’ve g…
7 ideas for virtual dating while social distancing, and how to strike up a romance during the pandemic
Libertina Brandt and Juliana Kaplan Mar 28, 2020, 8:00 AM Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean you have to put your dating life on hold. If…
The Four Types of Compatibility in Relationships
A key element in every relationship is compatibility between the two parties. Beginning from the dating process — and then following in marriage — iss…
Here Are 53 Questions to Ask Your Potential Spouse
By Suad Kamardeen on 17th May 2019 Even thinking about the process of getting married can seem daunting sometimes. How do you determine whether someon…
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Salaam! I wanted to take a moment and touch base with you all regarding your own safety amid the current situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus.) First …
10 ways to avoid marrying the wrong person
By: Dr. Nafisa Sekandari & Hosai Mojaddidi There is a right way and a wrong way to get to know someone for marriage. The wrong way is to get…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Next Coaching Session
Post written by Michelle Braden MSBCoach CEO, author of 3 leadership books, committed to inspire/challenge leaders, maximize engagement, and impact or…
How I Found My ‘Mr. Right’
By A Jamil, 20th March, 2019 Finding the ‘one’ is probably one of the biggest challenges that both single Muslim men and women still experie…
Do not complicate the marriage process
NATALIA SALA /14TH FEBRUARY 2019 Marriage is a relationship and an act of worship, it is not an auction to the highest bidder or the one who appears t…
Married to Their Smartphones (Oh, and to Each Other, Too)
By Brooke Lea Foster, Oct. 28, 2016 Sherry Zheng was cleaning up from dinner, ready to toss out the remaining fried rice, when she grabbed her phone f…
5 Healthy Ways to Disagree but Protect the Relationship
By: Cyndi Barber As a counselor, I work with couples struggling in their relationship. Oftentimes, the reason they need a mediator is because disagree…
5 Reasons You Need to Stop Believing in Prince Charming
Are you still looking for Prince Charming? Do you expect your husband to be Prince Charming? Married life will actually be a lot better if…
What to know before getting married: Advice from a couples therapist
You’re in love and you’re engaged, but are you really ready for married life? Feb. 7, 2018, 9:36 AM EST / Updated Sept. 3, 2019, 10:36 AM …
Muslim, millennial and single: A generation struggles to find love
By Abigail Hauslohner February 14, 2018 at 8:19 AM EST ANAHEIM, Calif. — Osman Aslam has tried the apps. On Minder, he wrote he enjoys hiking, g…
8 Traits of a Happy Marriage, According to a Couples Therapist
By Matt Christensen What makes for a happy marriage? Well, it’s safe to say that the happiest long-lasting couples probably don’t have affairs or lie …
Not Your Parents’ Marriage – Advice for Muslim Relationships in the Modern Era
Editorial Note: Zainab F. Chaudary wrote a post, “Girl Bachelor” for the Love, InshAllah blog that struck a real nerve with readers around the world. …
What to Do When You’re Ready for Marriage and Your Partner Isn’t
By Liz Higgins, LMFTA The word “marriage” has a negative connotation for many people. One contributing factor to this is the high divorce rate among b…
Are You Prepared for Marriage and Building a Family?
By. Mona Islam High School is that time which is ideal for preparing yourself for the rest of your life. There is so much excitement and opportunity. …
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
By Andrea Bonior Ph.D. Much of my professional career has involved speaking, writing, and interpreting research about how to handle relationships that…
Why You Need to Get to Know Yourself BEFORE a Relationship
By Kacey Mya Bradley When you love someone, you learn all the little details… but when we’re single, we often neglect this same step. It’s time to g…
6 Surprising Ways to Communicate Better With Your Partner
By F..Diane Barth L.C.S.W Are you having trouble talking about your feelings with someone you love? Does your partner run the other way any time you b…
How to Get Clear on What You Want in a Partner
By Sara Davenport I don’t know about you, but doesn’t it seem like getting clear about what we want should be the easy part? We should just know what …
Building Attraction: Which Matters More, Looks or Personality?
Building Attraction: Which Matters More, Looks or Personality? By DR. Nerdlove There’s a lot of debate about building attraction when it comes to dat…
Why Physical Attraction Matters, and When It Might Not
By Madeline A Fugere Ph.D. Consider the characteristics that are often considered desirable in a mate—a sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, unders…
11 tips for Muslim couples dealing with marital disputes in the West
By Abdul Malik Mujahid Marriages usually start off so nicely. Everyone cooperates-the couple, their parents, other relatives, friends. Things usually …
10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples
By Zaynab Chinoy What does it take to stay Muslim, married and extremely happy today? As oxymoronic as that just sounded, believe it or not, it’s abso…
How long should I wait before asking to meet up?
By Fran Creffield So you’ve found a match you’re interested in and the feeling is mutual – but now what? Meeting an online match in person is the cruc…
There Is Nothing More Beautiful Than Falling In Love With Someone Who Knows How To Love You In Return
By Relationship Rules You might not believe right now, but one day, you’re going to look back and say that there was nothing you ever needed to be wor…
The Spark is Missing!
People are quick to point to the aptly named “spark” as being the problem in almost all relationships beyond the exciting wedding and honeymoon phase.…
What to Look For in a Partner
By PsychAlive The question “what are you looking for in a relationship partner?” may seem like an easy one to answer. Common attributes that come to m…