You have probably seen pictures of couples on the internet doing various activities labeled as ‘relationship goals’, like holding hands at the Eiffel tower in Paris, soaking together in a hot tub in a high-end apartment, giving each other luxurious gifts such as cars and giant teddy bears, or fine dining at the most expensive restaurants. Any normal person would envy the way these people run their relationships in order to make their love grow deeper, but what about the less fortunate people? People who cannot afford to book a plane ticket to Bali or eat at a three-Michelin star restaurant? Are there any ‘relationship goals’ for these types of people? Yes! For the common folk, here are 10 achievable relationship goals to make your love grow:
Trust is one of the most important elements in a relationship and if you’re expecting any type of romantic commitment to last, you have to rely on its power to connect and bring two people together come what may.
Couples in a long term relationship have either mastered the art of Trust or are now slowly struggling to maintain it. This is because, just like love and respect, trust has to be earned over and over and should be able to withstand any storm that comes it’s way.
Regardless of where you are in this spectrum, this article will help you find ways to build and maintain trust in your relationship.
Being beautiful is not just about the way you look physically. It doesn’t matter if you wear the fanciest clothes or the most expensive jewelry. What’s more important is your inner beauty; what is inside your heart and how you treat others matters more. So here are 40 inspiring quotes about inner beauty that …
Being in an intimate relationship is hard but being in a long-distance relationship is even more challenging. A relationship needs good communication, a ton of commitment, and a strong foundation of trust, especially when the distance is the one interfering between two people. You may call yourself lucky if you will never find yourself …
Read these powerful and uplifting verses from the Holy Bible to help you or your friends overcome depression.
1. Meditate on the good things.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
2. God is your refuge.
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.” – Psalm 9:9-10 (KJV)
T. D. Jakes is a pastor and the bishop of The Potter’s House. When I’m looking for uplifting and positive quotes, I will often turn to T.D. Jakes and his videos on YouTube or his posts on his Twitter account. He has a knack for saying things in a way that nobody else can, and …
It is a big struggle when we encounter problems in school. May it be a personal or academic problem, it can really affect your performance when it comes to your schoolwork. But always keep in mind that there are ways to overcome these challenges and will also help you achieve your goals in life. Obstacles in life are there to shape you and be a lesson for you to improve yourself.
Here are 9 ways to overcome the barriers to your academic success:
Girls aren’t the only ones who need to feel happy in a relationship. Of course, your boyfriend also needs that extraordinary joy you can give to him. Making your partner happy is vital in a relationship. In fact, that is one of the ingredients to making your relationship stronger and long-lasting. Now if you’re struggling …
Not everyone will always agree with your definition of a perfect love story but it doesn’t mean that you should easily give up on your relationship. Remember that although we can’t have everything we want in this life, we have every right to demand and fight for the things and people that make us genuinely happy.
So what would you do if you’ve finally found the one but life isn’t that willing to let you have them? Would you give up everything just to be with them? In other words, would you fight for the person you love even if it means saying goodbye to other people you’ve known your entire life? Are you willing to take every risk just to make your relationship work?
If you’re trapped in these equally frustrating and sometimes tragic circumstances, let this article be your refuge and your strength.
Here are the things that you can do to fight for your relationship.
Do you believe in the saying that money makes the world go round? In our society, money is equated with power and control. Both of these give us an illusion of success and happiness. Money also gives us security and freedom. It buys us comfort.
When you lack money to spend for your wants and sometimes even your needs, the experience can be scary. It can be a constant source of stress if you do not know how to come to terms with your situation.
Can one actually live a happy and meaningful life without it? Yes, I do believe so. I am lucky to have had the first-hand experience of living in desperate conditions after disasters. Whether it may be surviving the storm surge that went with Super Typhoon Haiyan, or working with the people of Vanuatu a day after Cyclone Pam hit them and took away their crops, or providing the needs of villagers escaping ISIS jihadis in Mosul; I’ve seen how resilient the human spirit is. These are situations when the affected populations live in an almost non-monetary economy. They either lost everything or they have money but have no use for it. Their ability to bounce back, survive and even laugh off their situation by barter system or just relying on other people’s kindness.
In a study called Resilience in Survivors of Katrina (“RISK”) Project, the researchers, by a stroke of chance were able to measure the pre-and post-disaster levels of happiness among 491 female participants. They were asked, “If you were to consider your life, in general, these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are?” According to lead researcher Rocio Calvo, an assistant professor at Boston College’s School of Social Work, almost 89% of women remained in the “somewhat happy” or “very happy” categories a year after the disaster. Don’t you find that interesting? What could be the secret to happiness when one has nothing?
Happiness is an intentional internal feeling that is an effect of chemical reactions in our body. Isn’t it wonderful to know that we can manipulate and control our emotions through different exercises and activities? I’ve jotted down some tips on how to be happy without a budget for you below because the best things in life are free!
The man was not created to be alone. It is natural for us to long for a partner to form a meaningful relationship with. However, since these are two people with different genetic markers, family background, culture, and a lot more, conflicts are sure to crop up time and time again! Definitely, this is not part of our #relationshipgoals!
When we are stressed, our body activates its fight or flight response as an act of self-preservation. We react by either getting aggressive or running away and building walls around our ego to protect ourselves. How do you react when you are under stress? Do you know what your attachment style is? How about your partner?
The problem with stress in relationships is it can be deep-seated. What stresses us now could be the tip of the iceberg. This sustained psychological stress is linked to depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. We sure do want to suffer from these lifestyle diseases!
Stress can also slowly eat up the foundation in your relationship. If you do not know how to use stress to your advantage, it may break down something which was once beautiful. Think about all the investment and sacrifices you have put into your relationship! Surely, you want to do everything in your power to keep things together!
I know that your heart is weary and your spirit is weak right now, but running away from our troubles is not a mature way of addressing our problems. We need to stay and work things out. This is the only way we can prove that we value our partner above all else. If you feel alone and on the verge of giving up, it is good to remind yourself that you are not alone in these challenging times. There are actually two people involved: you and your partner.
How invested you are in the relationship will be tested through your dedication to finding a sweet spot for both of you. Restoring harmony in a relationship is a bit challenging, but the process is full of self-discovery. It is an optimal growth period for both of you. Now, face your stressors head-on and find solutions. Here are 10 ways to deal with stress in your relationship and improve your love for each other.
One of the most magical things that could happen to a person is to love someone. There are times that when you’re asked why you love him/her is hard to answer. You wish you could have that single reason why. For girls, there may be factors that could be the possible reasons. It could be the looks, the talent he has, or how gentlemanly he is. But in reality, it’s a lot deeper. For when love rules over them, even the failures could be a possible reason to love their other half.
To know more, here are the reasons why girlfriends love their boyfriends:
A long-distance relationship is likely to be suffering on both ends, especially when one of the parties fails to make it work. That’s because it requires a lot of effort, determination and optimism.
It may seem like a good idea at first to make long-distance relationships work. However, it is not easy and you should think very carefully before starting one. Here are some things you need to consider if you are thinking about being with someone who lives far away from you. First, do not enter into a long-distance relationship if:
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1. You’re too clingy and overprotective.
Trust me, it’s not romantic if your partner already feels that they can’t breathe just because you’re hugging them too tight – and I mean this in both its literal and figurative sense. Don’t try to suffocate them just because you think that it’s the only way to make them feel that they are loved; you don’t have to be around all the time just because you find them weak and vulnerable.
In a long-distance relationship, being too clingy and overprotective often lead to paranoia and could trigger pointless emotions like doubts, jealousy, and other undesirable consequences.
The human imagination is both a blessing and a curse. When I say “imagination,” I am referring to the human capacity to create images in our minds. Not just picture images, but full sensory experiences. It is a blessing in that I can imagine a warm, freshly baked apple pie. The smell. The taste. The …
There are so many factors that have to work together just to make any form of romantic commitment last. For instance, if you ask anyone who has been in a long-distance relationship, they’ll tell you of an even more complicated and sometimes frustrating reality, one that can only be understood by those who have been there.
It’s true that not being with the person you love can change a relationship and although this commitment may seem more challenging, some facts and statistics about LDRs will tell us that most couples in this set up are as happy as those who are physically together – but only if they follow the right steps and make the right decisions.
Let’s take a look at some of the best tips and effective ways on how to make a long-distance relationship work.
Do you find yourself complaining about time? Do you say things like, “I only have two days off and then I have to go back to work?” and then find that those two days fly by and don’t give you the satisfaction you were looking for? Or do you find yourself talking negatively about time …
It’s about time to talk about an overrated hype that’s been putting a toll on our lives today – being single. Thanks to all the talk on various media platforms, and the unnecessary emphasis today’s society has been exerting on the matter, many of us are now heavily bothered when not in a relationship.
There are now studies that say being single is a disorder.
Movie plots capitalize heavily on the negative aspect of being single. That when you’re not in a relationship, you’re thought to be someone deprived of happiness that you supposedly deserve. And yes, it has become a joke among friends, especially when all of them are in a relationship and you’re not – they may not mean it but picking on you and you not being attached to a partner romantically is somehow a way of implying that there’s something wrong with you.
But really, what’s all the hype for? And do you really need to feel sad when you are single?
It’s not supposed to be the case, actually. In fact, it’s fun to be single! You just have to see the situation from a different perspective. And if you’re currently having a hard time to do so, then here are 8 ways that will definitely come in handy:
One of the most important yet unspoken things that everybody in a relationship expects from their partners is for the communication lines to be open. They want their partners to be honest and truthful, with nothing – not even a tiny unimportant detail left behind. But while we commit to doing the same, we also tend to violate this cardinal rule unknowingly.
But how exactly should you deal with communication problems? Here are 8 baby steps that you can start with:
Breakups are one of the most painful transitions that we face in our lives. The pain of losing that person you’ve loved and still love – someone you’ve shared your dreams, your life, and most especially, your love – can be heart-shattering. While some breakups can be easy to get over with, there will always …
Treating a girlfriend like a queen is a must for every boyfriend. Giving her the royal treatment after getting the long-awaited “Yes” from her is a guarantee that your relationship will last long. We all know that no one is perfect, and boyfriends have lapses too. But as a good partner, you should always double …
Young couples today tend to be atrocious. They go with the flow and do not think ahead of their actions. Sadly, the repercussions of them being “young, wild, and free” lead to being “young, dumb, and broke,” and that’s the last thing you’d want to go through, right?
If you’re a young couple who wants to make your relationship last, then here are 10 tips of advice that you’d definitely find useful:
At one point in our lives, we fall in love with someone we cannot have. No, this doesn’t pertain to celebrity crushes, but more about a person who has touched our lives in a deep and intimate way but fate just won’t let us be with them in this lifetime. Brewing such feelings can be exciting, as you are more than willing to gamble everything you have; however, once you realize it’s a losing game, getting over it can be more excruciating than expected.
So how do you get over someone you can’t have? It all begins with the will to move on, and here are 8 ways that may help you out:
There are different ways to make a long-distance relationship work and perhaps each one of these many pieces of advice tells the success story of some couples who have made it. However, the wisest words of wisdom may not be enough to soothe and heal the heartaches that being away from your partner bring – so what can you do about it?
The answer lies in the proven facts and statistics about long-distance relationships. By looking at the observations from real and actual couples, you are given an opportunity to learn from the experts and from others’ experiences from a more scientific and realistic perspective.
Let’s take a look at some of the conclusions from these studies and make sure you take notes.
Unlike fairy tales, love stories in real life can be more complicated and most of the time can lead to tragic and heartbreaking endings. What is more hurtful is the fact that couples don’t live happily ever after not because of the absence of love but because of the odds that make it seemingly impossible to have faith in a happy ending.
For instance, have you ever felt like everyone and everything is against you and your love story? Have you ever cried helplessly, knowing that no matter how much you love each other, it will never work out? Have you convinced yourself that no matter hard you both try, reality will be there to shatter your dreams every time you try?
If you’re on the brink of giving up, let this article inspire you to hope and try once more. Here are some tips on how to make a relationship work against all odds.
Men think that treating their girlfriend like a princess is really hard when in fact, it’s not. Treating her right doesn’t mean you’ll lavish her with expensive clothes or jewelry. It means that you are giving her simple gifts or doing sweet gestures to show how you really appreciate and love her.
Here are 11 ways on how to treat your girlfriend like a princess:
Have you experienced getting paranoid over your husband or boyfriend?
Do you sometimes feel the fear that he might find someone else – someone prettier, sexier, and better than you?
If your answer to either or both questions is yes, then don’t worry: you are not alone.
Almost every woman in the world share this kind of feeling, the fear of being left for someone else. However, most members of the female species only look at this from one angle, that men are by nature polygamous. That doesn’t sound quite fair, right?
Sure, men have the tendency to look around, but going the extra mile and entertaining a new girl while still in a relationship is often triggered by deeper issues, and you should be aware of that. Maybe he has started to look around just to think, or maybe he has started to simply love you less.
But instead of wallow and grieve, perhaps you would want to take this challenge differently through one-shot prevention and cure: by making him love you more.
Doing this is actually easy, and you can start with the following surefire ways:
No relationship is perfect; that is a fact. Every relationship has its ups and downs; every person you will meet will have their own flaws. Likewise, every boyfriend you will have will come with their shortcomings, but you will love him anyway. But when or where do we draw the line? To what extent do we tolerate mistakes?
Sometimes, a woman can be so full of love that she would be blinded by her partner’s good looks, charm, or promises. So then, how does one determine between a good boyfriend and a bad boyfriend? Read down below to know the ten differences every girl should know:
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Not all relationships survive the test of time and there will always be moments when you would feel the need to finally give up and let go. However, it’s not also that easy to just drop everything and leave because you’re talking about something that once made you the happiest person in the world – so you are stuck in the frustrating and often heartbreaking dilemma between staying and saying goodbye.
If you’re ever trapped in this scenario, perhaps two of the questions you have tried but never dared to ask are, is there still hope to bring back what was lost? Does your relationship still deserve a second chance? If both of your answers is positive and faithful YES, then let us help you figure out the first step of the many steps that you should be taking.
Here are the ways to revive a dying relationship and finally be happy again.
Perhaps you have heard hundreds of stories about heartbreaks that you have convinced yourself that if someone you love would ever break your heart, you’d be ready and strong enough to be able to make it out alive.
However, the realities of other people can be totally different from our own reality that it will be too late before we realize that the idea of surviving a breakup is easier said than done. We’ll just find ourselves lost, empty, and dying.
If you’re one of those unfortunate souls that have lost hope that you can still find that one person meant for you, read on and discover ways on how to resurrect or revive your love life after your heart was broken.
There are many ways to keep a relationship alive and healthy. However, the pieces of advice that you often read about can be limited, especially that they only focus on the positive things that one can do to be able to live a happier and healthier life with their partner – so what’s missing here?
People rely on the choices that they make every day and many of these decisions are guided and influenced by some of the deadliest vices known to men – these sins are forms of negativities that we are too hesitant to acknowledge until it’s already too late.
If you want to keep your relationship with your partner, girlfriend, wife, boyfriend or husband alive and healthy, here are the things that you should do to avoid the seven deadly sins and how to overcome each one of them.
