It can be difficult, and scary, to re-enter the world of dating after a divorce—and it gets even more complicated when you have kids. Single moms often worry about how to introduce a new boyfriend to the family, or how to assure kids that the new guy isn't a threat. These tips, given by single moms who have successfully navigated the dating world, can help you balance your … [Read more...] about 7 Dating Tips for Single Moms
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5 New Rules of Dating
We've heard lots of relationship advice. 'Don't be jealous—you'll drive the other person away.' Or, 'Don't go to bed angry! Talk about it till you find a solution, then kiss and make up.' While these tips are, in theory, signs of a healthy relationship, they can be unrealistic. Psychologists have revamped the dating rules and offer a new, more liberating guidelines for a happy … [Read more...] about 5 New Rules of Dating
5 Signs of a Co-Dependent Relationship
Love means giving until it hurts, right? Wrong. A healthy relationship nurtures your self-esteem and actually inspires you and your partner to grow. If either of you become too demanding, or constantly please or appease, then it's a co-dependent relationship. A co-dependent relationship (sometimes called 'relationship addiction') isn't based on mutual love and respect, but … [Read more...] about 5 Signs of a Co-Dependent Relationship
How do you learn to forgive?
Forgiveness is an abstract concept for some people, but the essence of forgiveness lies in letting go of your angry feelings towards another person for the wrong they have done you. Forgiveness is necessary in healing – more for you, than the person who has wronged you. Forgiveness is actually a decision – something that you decide to do even if your emotions are still … [Read more...] about How do you learn to forgive?
Is “going to bed angry” a good practice?
Actually, the saying is that you should never go to bed angry. Some relationship counselors will tell you that indeed, you should always clear up the air and not go to bed angry at each other. For some people, this works. However, other counselors will tell you that there are some instances wherein it might be better to let things sit for a while. Sometimes, people need … [Read more...] about Is “going to bed angry” a good practice?