myTakes: Relationships
Dopamine VS Oxytocin... How do these enzymes affect relationships the most among the four happiness chemicals?
Happiness in the human brain is translated chemically through four enzymes: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and endorphins. yet the two which have the most effect on relationships are Dopamine and Oxytocin. To simplify...
How To Set A Romantic Dinner Table for Your Partner
You've got a good flirtation going and things are getting better and better. You think it's finally the right time for the big day and you want to set a romantic table for your sweetheart? Don't panic, you never have to...
a The truth is far better than the most beautiful of lies
Honesty in my opinion is always the best policy for ninety five percent of all matters, especially dealing with matters of the heart. Obviously, if you're dealing with a life or death situation there are exceptions. A lie...
Trauma Bonding - A Danger to Emotional Well-being
Leaving an abusive relationship usually isn’t as simple. Many people experiencing intimate partner violence realistically fear that their abusive partners' actions will become more violent and even lethal if they attempt...
A Poem: Roses Fade...
This is just a short piece I wrote one afternoon. Exploratory, if you will. Please enjoy. There once was a woman of twenty. With words always plenty. She was, I admit, wicked smart. And had, truth be told, a huge heart....
I think I'm in a toxic relationship and I don't really know what to do.
Issues 1. Communication- I feel that there Is a double standard in our marriage. I’m the bad guy if he brings up something that makes him upset or mad and I don’t correct my behavior; however, If I bring up...
How To Rebuild Trust When It Is Broken?
Trust is a vital component in any healthy relationship, whether it be romantic or platonic. It is the foundation that helps build intimacy, security, and reliability between two individuals. However, there are instances...
All Your Fault In Relationships
It's not uncommon for individuals to deflect blame or responsibility when they feel guilty or ashamed about their own behavior. Here are a few possible reasons why your partner may be blaming you for problems they have...
Love languages: Understanding the different ways people express and receive love
Love languages refer to the different ways people express and receive love. Understanding these languages can be helpful in enhancing relationships, improving communication, and deepening emotional connections. In this...
Conflict resolution: How to navigate conflicts and disagreements with your partner in a healthy way.
Conflict resolution is an essential skill for any healthy relationship. Disagreements and conflicts are inevitable, but it is the way we handle them that defines the outcome. In this article, we’ll explore the steps you...
Trust: Why trust is essential in any relationship, and how to build and maintain it?
Trust is a vital component in any relationship, whether it is personal or professional. It is the foundation of any successful partnership, and without it, a relationship cannot thrive. Building and maintaining trust can...
Empathy - A dual edged sword (Especially in a D/s context)
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is often considered a vital aspect of human relationships and is believed to promote compassion and understanding between individuals. However,...
Communication: How to effectively communicate with your partner and build a strong foundation for your relationship?
Effective communication is the key to a strong and healthy relationship. It is the foundation on which any relationship is built, and it is essential for establishing trust, respect, and understanding between partners....
10 Signs that Tells Him, She is NOT the One!
1. Stress- If you feel stressed or anxious when you think about her. I remember a time that I was traveling to see a woman, and the whole time down there I was thinking that this is not how it's supposed to feel. If she...
Why guys go for younger women? I have a theory.
My theory is that in today's society there seems to be a trend of single parent families. Mental disorders occur in higher rates of children from single parent homes, or in children of broken homes....
Why Opposite Sex Friends are Harmful to your Intimate Relationships.
My girlfriend went out on what could essentially be called a date with another man. This really hurt my feelings, but I really struggled to find a way to explain why it hurt me, because honestly, she does not see what...
Is it opposite attracts or similarities attracts?
Generally, people believe that it is preferable to have opposite characters among partners or among friends because they think that opposite poles attract each other. Although people generally think that opposite...
The issue is NOT boys vs girls. Real solutions must address the real problem: so let's address it.
I've read up a good bit on this site having never been a member myself - I have heard the countless woes of girls talking about the horrible guys they have had to deal with, and I have heard the countless stories of guys...
Shy guys ≠ wimps
This is something I've noticed with some women so I wanted to share my take on this and expose the truth, I have seen women who think that just because a man is too shy to ask a woman out it means that he is a coward and...
Expect nobody to change
If you are trying to date someone who is depressed, problematic, inconsistent, dramatic for real, and you are guessing if to keep trying or not, let me tell you something. This will solve the problems of many people here....
