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Date Nights That Are Actually Surprisingly Sexy...
Whether you are in a brand new relationship or long-term and going strong, it is important to keep things exciting. You know when you get comfortable and every day is a couch day? That’s fine! You can’t have date nights and holidays continuously, especially in the long term when being in each other's lives becomes the norm, but the occasional spontaneous sexy night out is always a welcome surprise and will build memories that you can relive forever. Here are a few of my favourite super sexy date nights that WON’T break your bank account.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Humans
Is It Better to Be Single or in a Relationship at Uni?
University is described as one of biggest life moments you will experience, going to uni is most likely the first time you will experience true independence. You are away from your parents and away from control, there may be that small voice in the back of your mind saying “You shouldn’t be doing this,” but you may learn to ignore this. A slight problem might come during your stay at university if you have decided to continue on a relationship from before. This relationship may have started during high school/secondary school or even during the summer break and you made the conscious choice to not let this ‘love’ go. The most common reason used is “We can make this work long-distance” or “We will visit each other all the time,” but most of the time it is easier said than done. While at university, you are immediately immersed in the culture, the lifestyle, and the adventures, making it hard to notice or care about anything else. So, the question is: Is it better to be single or in a relationship at university?
By Esther Okusaga8 years ago in Humans
Bullies In My Past
In the 6th grade, a 7th grader decided to bully me by asking if I was an illegal immigrant when, in fact, I was born in the United States and have an American passport, which also functions as proof of citizenship. I have never quit being paranoid about this stuff because of the immigration crisis that is happening right now, as well as past crises. The bully did other things to me too; things I cannot mention in this piece but that can be posted on my blog. She was an odd one, and I didn’t friend her on Facebook when she asked.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
How To Achieve True Intimacy in Your Relationship
Upon hearing the word intimacy, most people’s minds jump to sexual intercourse. However, physical intimacy is just one part of that. Like the tip of an iceberg, there’s so much more to intimacy hidden beneath the surface. True intimacy involves baring your whole heart and soul and revealing your true self.
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
The Games We Play Aren't Healthy and Here's Why
It seems that everyone is playing games these days. I’m constantly hearing from both men and women that they are tired of playing games. But what if it isn’t really a game for someone in particular—just the way they act? It could be that they're not interested in you or in a relationship. Sometimes people play games to put up walls for fear of being hurt. With this in mind, here are a few strategies for those of us that are truly serious about finding love and being in a mature relationship…
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
Is It Better to Give or Receive?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: gift-giving. That brings us to the all-important question: Is it better to give or to receive? My answer is…both! In any healthy relationship, an equal amount of giving and receiving is crucial. Alas, during the dating process many people get confused about what to do. Do I buy him a present? How much should I spend on her? What’s an appropriate gift? Well, the holidays shouldn’t be stressful. So here are a few tips that might help you out.
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
True Love Gets a Dose of Reality
Growing up, we were given the image of love as fairytales, true love, and happily ever after. It gave us a sense of hope that one day our prince charming would come along and rescue us from a tower or give us true love's kiss. The reality, though, is true love can exist only if you want it to. True love doesn't come easy or natural. In fact, it is hard work and will take sacrifice, commitment, and occasionally a sense of doubt. The real question is, though, what happens when true love fails you?
By Natalie Whitaker8 years ago in Humans
Reasons Why Gold Diggers Are Bad for Relationships
Gold Diggers are everywhere these days. The dictionary defines a Gold Digger as a woman “who becomes or tries to become romantically involved with a rich man in order to get money and gifts from him.” Um, excuse me? Maybe the dictionary hasn’t been updated in a few years because male Gold Diggers are just as common these days. (Resist the urge to vomit, please.) So I turned to the Urban Dictionary, which says a Gold Digger is “a person who goes out with you fo’ yo’ money.” This is verbatim people. But in all seriousness, this insanity just needs to end. And here’s how.
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
Is Power Play in a Relationship Worth It?
Power is defined as the ability or right to control people or things. We’ve all heard the saying "he wears the pants" to refer to a man who basically holds all the "power" in a relationship. But I always say…the best relationships are the ones where no one is wearing pants. But all kidding aside, to maintain a healthy relationship there must be a delicate balance of power. Each party involved should feel the freedom to truly be themselves and that their opinions and concerns matter. Everyone has something that they are good at, and the best partnerships work together as a team, acknowledging each other's strengths and weaknesses. So you want to have a balanced relationship? I’ve got a few ideas on how you might get there…
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
Why Communication Is Key in a Relationship
Good communication is the basis of any healthy relationship. Whether you are talking or listening, both are equally important. Men and women communicate in different ways, but it’s clear that for any relationship to work we need to find a common ground. Communicating happens not only through words but by body language and tone of voice as well. As human beings, we have a basic need to connect with others. In fact, true intimacy comes from revealing your "true self," which is done through proper communication.
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
