by Lexie Hernandez | Nov 12, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
An open marriage usually means that spouses agree they may have sexual or romantic connections outside their marriage, within terms they have discussed. People use the label differently. Before acting on it, clarify what each person means and whether everyone affected...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 31, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
When a relationship feels different, it can be tempting to look for signs that he is about to leave. Less conversation, changed plans or a quieter sex life may worry you, but none of them can establish another person’s intentions. A checklist cannot predict a...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 25, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
“If you loved me, you would do this.” A statement like that can be upsetting, especially when it comes with threats, punishment or pressure to abandon a choice. You may find yourself agreeing mainly to prevent the other person’s reaction. Emotional blackmail is...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 24, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
The law of attraction is meaningful to some people as a belief about thoughts, intentions and what they welcome into life. If it helps you reflect on the relationship you want, you can keep that personal meaning while making practical choices about dating. A hopeful...
by Lexie Hernandez | Oct 17, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
A relationship can grow through ordinary changes: a request becomes easier to make, a disagreement ends with a clearer plan, or a shared responsibility no longer falls to one person. Growth does not have to mean moving in together, getting married or reaching the next...
by Lexie Hernandez | Sep 30, 2020 | Relationship Expert Advice
A relationship can benefit from ordinary, repeated choices: listening carefully, sharing work and making agreements you can follow. Those choices need room for both people’s wishes, limits and changing circumstances. These fourteen habits are starting points for...
