By Sheiresa Ngo Relationships are hard. They take a lot of dedication, focus, and work. Finding the right person to settle down with can often feel li…
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Gratitude and the Nurturing of Relationships
By Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. Relationships are living entities that need to be fed so as to remain healthy. There are m…
The Four Horsemen: The Antidotes
By Ellie Lisitsa All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. It is unavoidable. Fortunately, our research shows that it’s not the…
Three Techniques to Read People
As a psychiatrist my job is to read people, not just what they say, but who they are. Interpreting verbal and nonverbal cues, I want to see past their…
This Is The Truth About Fear
Fear is something we learn to live with; whether it is fear of a conversation, fear of a choice, fear of hurt, or fear of consequences. It’s there and…
6 Ways to Deal with the Pain of Being Ghosted
Maya* was frustrated, upset, and confused. She had met a guy and gone out on a few dates and thought the relationship was progressing nicely, but then…
Relationship experts say these are the 8 red flags to look out for when you start dating someone — and some are surprisingly common
Any new relationship is full of challenges. You’re getting to know someone, and there’s no telling when something might happen to burst th…
Making Contact: How to Play It Cool without Cooling It Off
Open communication is one of the most integral parts of a relationship, but in the early stages it can also be the most cumbersome. How many times hav…
9 Questions To Ask On A First Date, According To Divorce Lawyers
Few people have a keener eye for relationship red flags than divorce attorneys. They’ve seen firsthand how quickly personality quirks can turn into ma…
If You’re Waiting For Him To Text Back, Stop Waiting
Stop. Put down your phone. Look around you. What’s going on? Have you really taken a moment to sit back and look at what’s happening? Time…
What You SHOULD Do When He Asks You Out But Doesn’t Follow Through
If he didn’t confirm, he better have a damn good reason. It’s Monday and you’re talking on the phone with a nice guy you’re in…
12 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship with an Introvert
he was the one at the party hanging back from the crowd, but she wasn’t doing nothing. From the look in her eyes, you could tell she was watching the …
10 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore in a New Relationship
You meet someone who’s simply charming. You’re excited about this person and begin dating, spending more and more time together. Everything is going g…
5 Ways Highly Confident People Handle Rejection
Uh oh! Dealing with a recent break up? A girl at the bar shoot you down? Didn’t get that promotion? Guy of your dreams disappeared suddenly? Rejection…
The 55 Best Questions To Ask To Break The Ice And Really Get To Know Someone
What’s the first question most people ask you when you meet? It’s likely, “What do you do?” This has become the new “How’s it going?” or “How about th…
18 Qualities You Need To Find In A Partner Before You Commit To Them
1.Trustworthiness. Trust is the foundation of a relationship. Without trust, there is nothing. 2. Happiness. I’m not talking all-the-time, happy-go-lu…
7 Reasons Calling is Better Than Texting in Dating and Relationships
I’ve been a marriage and family counselor for more than 40 years. Though the times and technologies have changed, the basics of dating and mating have…
5 Controlling And Manipulative Relationship Signs To Watch Out For, Because Love Isn’t Supposed To Feel Restrictive
When it comes to love, our society romanticizes intense, controlling relationships so much that it can be hard to recognize them for what they are. We…
Being Confident Will Get You More Dates Than Being Attractive Will, Says Science
“The kind of confidence we’re talking about really comes down to feeling good about your appearance and attractiveness,” says Craig Malkin, Ph.D., a H…
How To Get Over Being Ghosted When The Lack Of Closure Eats At You
One of my girlfriends once contacted every guy who ever ghosted her or didn’t ask her out again after a first date. She just had to know why all…
I’m Not Settling, But Your Prayers Are Always Welcome
Each morning that I wake, I am grateful. Alhamdulillah. My faith is strong. My family is loving, supportive and encouraging. My job is comfortable, my…
I Really Didn’t Want to Get Married Untill I Did
Remember that time I went on a psychotic rant about having value as a human despite not being a married woman? (If not – read it here… it’s a wild rid…
11 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Awesome Love
When I was 18, I thought I had met the man I was going to marry. By the time I was 22, I was ready to move on and see what else the world had to offer…
10 Ways Of Letting Go Of A Past Relationship Peacefully And Moving On
Letting go of a relationship that you were certain would last forever or that you just knew was ”the one” is painful. At the same time, letting go wil…
5 Essential Qualities for a Romantic Partner
Most of us have a long list of attributes that describe our perfect mate, from general traits — smart, kind, funny, adventurous, understanding — to sp…
74 Questions to Ask Yourself & Your Potential Spouse Before Getting Married
So, you want to get married? Before you jump the gun, make sure you’re as prepared as can be and know what you’re about to get yourself into. The foll…
How Preconceived Notions on Dating Kept Me From Meeting the Right Guy
Modern day “dating”—I use quotations because for Muslim Americans, it’s not the typical kind of dating—is pretty difficult to navigate. Add the conven…
How Young Muslims Define ‘Halal Dating’ For Themselves
When 18-year-old Nermeen Ileiwat first began college, she could not wait to get into a relationship — maybe even get engaged before graduation. But af…
10 Tiny Reminders For Anyone Who Is Sick And Tired Of Modern Dating
Until recently, I’ve been a part of group chats, seen trending tweets, and watched countless shares on Facebook about how modern dating makes us all w…
Single Muslimahs Beware of the Virtual Relationship
Today’s post is about a trap I know I fell into many times on my quest for Mr. Right: The Virtual Relationship! Picture this scenario. You meet a nice…