Love can be passionate and romantic, throwing you off balance in delightful ways. It can be soft and subtle, welcoming as a balmy summer evening. The shared intimacies, humor, and kindnesses can become touchstones in times of disruption: a salve after a day spent wrestling … [Read more...] about Why love is sometimes hard to take and how to learn to accept it
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How to build stronger synergy between you and your partner
You always have a choice to empower your and your partner’s hearts to synergistic action, or not. And so does your partner. In moments when things are feeling out of sync, we can sometimes lose hope that we can ever find the trust and balance that we once shared. When you … [Read more...] about How to build stronger synergy between you and your partner
Best friends, lovers, or both? Relationship experts on defining a romantic relationship
While some people might believe that being best friends with their romantic partner is the relationship ideal, not everyone agrees. To others, a best friend and a romantic partner are and should be two different relationships. However, according to relationship experts, the … [Read more...] about Best friends, lovers, or both? Relationship experts on defining a romantic relationship
3 tips to bring more intimacy into your relationship
Intimacy is a crucial part of any healthy, fulfilling relationship and goes beyond what happens in the bedroom. Whether you're looking to reconnect with a long-term lover or discover more about a new partner, here are three ways to boost intimacy in your relationship. Learn your … [Read more...] about 3 tips to bring more intimacy into your relationship
Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…
“Life without love is like food without salt,” - Isabel Allende At the Optimist Daily, we work to put a spotlight on the solutions that abound around us. While much of what we tackle are the “big” issues like the environment, medicine, science and energy, some of the most … [Read more...] about Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…