How “The Silent Treatment” Can Affect Your Relationship
Let’s dive into a topic that tugs at the heartstrings and can leave lasting scars on your relationship: “The Silent Treatment.” It’s not just about icy silence; it’s about the unspoken words that can create an emotional abyss between you and your loved one or partner. We explore how this silent monster can silently erode …
Develop Your Active Listening Skills
Active listening is the practice of fully engaging with the speaker and understanding nonverbal cues and emotions while withholding judgment and providing attentive feedback. It is a crucial skill that enables effective communication and fosters stronger relationships. Active listening promotes empathy, comprehension, and problem-solving abilities. Without active listening, not only do you miss the real …
Men Expressing Feelings: How To Open Up
Society has long conditioned men to suppress their emotions, with expressions of vulnerability or sadness often seen as a sign of weakness. However, the reality is that bottling up emotions can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Therefore, it is important for men to learn how to express their feelings in a …
Tips To Help With Over Thinking
If you feel like the only one overthinking and worrying about things beyond your control, think again. According to research, 73% of 25-35-year-olds and 52% of people aged 45-55 chronically overthink. Overthinking can be an exhausting and frustrating experience that affects many people. You become consumed by your worries, fears, and doubts, increasing your anxiety …
Navigating New Romantic Relationships
Unlike how Hollywood portrays it, relationships don’t just happen; they are hard work, especially new relationships. The beginning of a relationship can be challenging. The early months can often even make or break the progression into a relationship. Remember, there are no guidelines or rulebooks when it comes to relationships. So, how do you navigate …
The Impact Of Our Thoughts On Intimate Relationships
All couple experience stress at some point in their relationships. Typically, one partner criticises while the other closes up and doesn’t say how they feel. This can stir many emotions ranging from sadness, anger, disgust, and fear. Many of these emotions arise from automatic thoughts (thoughts that arise on the spur of the moment), which …
How Interpersonal Relationships Affect Your Health
Interpersonal relationships are essential for physical and mental health. Apart from helping fight loneliness, it gives you a sense of purpose and is integral to social support. Interpersonal relationships can be defined as a social connection between two or more people, be it your loved ones, close friends, acquaintances, or co-workers. Importance of Relationships Interpersonal …