The pandemic was about seven months in. At that time, Paul and I had been together happily for almost 1.5 years when he broke the news—he was not happy and wanted to break up. I was perplexed because, at that time, I thought we were fine. Everything in our relationship was fine. We respected each…
Dealing with a breakup: knowing when to end a relationship and move on
Love can be complicated when it starts, and even more when it ends. Breaking up is a stressful situation, no matter what. When we start a relationship, most of the time we only think of the best; we don’t prepare ourselves for the worst. It is important to understand how to deal with a breakup…
Toxic relationship: what are the signs and how to deal with it
Everyone wants to have a successful relationship. But in reality, maintaining a healthy, successful relationship is not at all easy. Even when you’ve been careful, it won’t guarantee that you will not fall into a toxic relationship. Being in a toxic relationship can cost you a lot, both mentally and physically. When you’re in a…
Deal breakers in a relationship: knowing what you don’t want from your partner
Continuing a conversation about standards and expectations in a romantic relationship, there is at least one other set of rules we need to establish to get a fulfilling and happy relationship. After we know what we want, we also need to know what we don’t want from our partner. This list is called the deal…
Choosing a long-term romantic partner: 6 things to look for
In almost every aspect of life, the key to be successful and to improve yourself is by having a clear goal. Whether you want to land a dream job, build a profitable business, raise a happy family, or save for retirement, you need a clear and specific goal to help you focus and achieve that…
