by Amy | Oct 31, 2020 | Relationships
Maintaining a happy relationship involves more than finding the right words during a difficult conversation. Everyday arrangements matter: who notices a task, how plans change, whether affection is welcome and whether both people can raise a concern. You can care...
by Amy | Oct 31, 2020 | Relationships
You can meet someone you like when dating is the last thing on your mind. It might be a conversation that keeps going after an evening class, or a familiar friend you find yourself seeing differently. A welcome surprise can make you curious about a possibility you...
by Amy | Oct 17, 2020 | Relationships
Spiritual love can describe a connection that feels meaningful beyond attraction or companionship. You might experience it as a shared faith, a sense of being deeply understood, or a commitment to a set of values. Couples can feel a bond like this without using the...
by Amy | Sep 13, 2020 | Relationships
If you worry about being a good girlfriend, start with a different question: can both people be themselves here and still count on one another? Care means making room for your partner’s needs while staying able to name your own.The habits below can help you share care...
by Amy | Sep 2, 2020 | Relationships
It can be hard to know what to do when you value a friendship and want something romantic. You may be afraid of changing a connection you care about or unsure whether the other person feels the same way. Friendship and romantic interest can coexist, but neither person...
by Amy | May 29, 2020 | Relationships
A first date can feel easy, flattering or unusually exciting. You can enjoy that without deciding what the connection means yet. Give yourself time to see what happens in ordinary situations, especially when you make a choice the other person would not have made.A...
