By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]
By Sandy Connors When building a successful relationship, one question often arises: “What is the right order of priorities?” Is it love followed by marriage and money? Or does it start with money, followed by marriage and love? Or should marriage be the first step, followed by love and money? In this article, we explore the intricate relationship between love, marriage, and money and how they contribute […]
Editorial credit: Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Bob Marley, the iconic reggae musician from Jamaica, has not only transcended the boundaries of race, nationality, gender, and culture through his music, but has also transformed lives. Over the decades, his songs have inspired and uplifted millions of people worldwide. This analysis delves into […]
Originally published on 311Divorce.com Love, the most profound and complex of human emotions, has inspired countless poems, songs, and works of art throughout history. Among the myriad expressions of love, perhaps none is more deeply felt and passionately portrayed than when a man loves a woman. It is a timeless theme that transcends cultures, languages, […]
Listen to Carletta Figaro below and also here: Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in Jamaica, with the country experiencing one of the highest rates of femicide worldwide. However, there is hope. One individual who has taken up the call to bring about change is a passionate advocate and domestic violence survivor who recently moved […]
Valentine cards are filled with expressions of unequivocal adoration and appreciation. That’s fitting for the holiday set aside to express love and reaffirm commitment to one’s romantic partner. But what if there’s more going on below the surface of these adoring declarations? How might thoughts and feelings that people are not even aware of shape […]
By Toni Antonucci, Kristine J. Ajrouch & Noah J. Webster, The Conversation Passion and commitment are widely believed to be the foundation of strong romantic relationships. But a relationship is made of two unique individuals, and personality traits these individuals possess or lack can often make a relationship more likely to endure. In a 2019 […]
By Benjamin Kaveladze, Jonathan Schooler & Oliver Sng, The Conversation In this age of science, many people see supernatural forces as illusions rooted in wishful thinking. But love remains a profound exception to humanity’s trend toward rationality. People are used to seeing romantic love presented as it is on the reality show “The Bachelor” – […]
Although arguing with your partner is normal, fighting every day in a relationship or fighting over certain topics — like your values — shouldn’t be overlooked. In fact, experts say there are some common relationship fights that mean you should probably break up with your partner. So, why do people who care about one another […]
By Janet Howard On the list of best Valentine’s Day activities, talking about money ranks just below washing the dishes and cleaning the floor, but unlike those household chores, discussing the way you feel about your finances just might save your relationship. You might not want to lead with those money matters — it is […]