If you’re looking for the perfect partner online, you may be disappointed to find that most relationships don’t come from apps. In fact, the biggest predictor of finding romance is developing a friendship. New research suggests that more than two thirds of all romantic relationships begin as friendships. The findings published in the Journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science showed that when a relationship begins with someone you meet online or at a bar, the foc

The pandemic changed many things for all of us, and one of the significant rituals it changed for people was a decline in after-work get togethers or happy hours. To keep a feeling of normalcy and stay in touch, many turned to online happy hours. However, drinking from home can have several downfalls; one is that you may drink more at home than in public since it’s cheaper and easier. When you drink excessively, you may not think about what you’re saying and the impact it cou

If you’re looking for adventure with your children without breaking the bank, a micro-adventure is a perfect way to achieve both. When we think of adventure, we think about traveling to far-off places, exploring new sights, and experiencing thrill, but it doesn’t need to. No matter where you live or how tight your budget is, adventure is everywhere and for everyone. If you want to plan to micro-adventure, here’s some criteria to meet. · It should be achievable. · It must fit

If you’re like many couples, you forget to take time to romance your partner every day. When we think of romance, we think of candlelight dinners and soft music, but romance is everywhere and what makes something romantic is the mood you create for and with your partner. We rarely think of our hurried phone calls or text messages as opportunities to be romantic, but they can be. Being intentional about your next cellular interaction can make your partner feel more desirable,

When we talk to couples who are happily married, they often remind us that relationships take work. However, sometimes people work too hard to make it work. Couples can get blinded to the flaws of an unhealthy relationship. They avoid discussing issues and resolving problems. They grow tired and end up sweeping them under the rug, which leads to resentment and intensifies conflict. No one wants to give up on a relationship, especially if you have children or think you’ve foun

More than likely, you’ve taken a photo of yourself that you can’t stand looking at. You may delete it or turn to the numerous apps available to edit it. Making ourselves look better than we do in real life makes us feel good. It may even give us a temporary self-esteem boost, especially when people compliment or “like” it. The problem is we know it isn’t real. Face-tuning happens slowly – blurring a pimple or trying a new filter – but it can progress to editing your entire fa

After spending a year separated from your friends, you may have noticed that your friendships have changed. Some lost friends to the virus, and many others let friendships fall by the wayside, feeling overwhelmed and scared. Survival was key and that meant limiting our bubble to those friends and family who meant the most to us. A recent survey conducted by American Life has found that the number of close friends most American’s have has plummeted. This friendship recession i

Weddings have become huge events in our society. They are planned extensively with binders and Excel tables and venues are booked months or even years in advance. The pandemic affected many couples in 2020 and some are planning on even larger venues for 2021. With all the preparation and excitement, it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of wedding day bliss. However, a new phenomenon is unfolding with weddings and that is the post-wedding day depression. Post-wedding day dep