# Love
Dating and the Ex Call
You might have been with someone for a while and though the two of you might share the same interests, you may have one issue. You might have an issue that your partner's ex constantly calls him or her. So, what do you do if your partner's ex is constantly calling his or her phone? How do you handle this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different from everyone, here are a few suggestions.
The Complexity of Validation and Social Dynamics
The other night, I turned my phone off so I could sit down and write. It’s not that I need to check my phone every 12 minutes, it’s just that sometimes, it’s hard to let my notifications and messages sit unattended. Like a lot of people, I’ve learned to moderate my phone usage in various ways. By having certain apps lock me out after 20 minutes, for example. Or by turning my phone off so I can concentrate. Or by silencing all my notifications, or changing my phone’s display to grayscale. Social media provides stupid little dopamine rushes that make us feel smart and special and validated. The truth is though, that nobody cares that much, but the bottomless pit of the internet might convince you otherwise.
Dating and Work Companions
You might have been dating someone for a while, and though the two of you might love and care about each other, there might be one issue. You might have an issue that your partner spends more time with his or her work friends than he or she does with you. So, what do you do if your partner spends more time with his or her work friends than he or she does with you? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
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Dating and the Music
You might have started dating someone and though the two of you might have similar interests, there might be one issue. You might have an issue with the music that he or she listens to. So, what do you do if you have an issue with the music that your partner listens to? How do you handle this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Dating and Interruptions
You might have been with someone for a while and the two of you might love and care about each other. However, there might be one issue. You might have an issue that every time that the two of you plan to do something alone, there is an interruption. So, what do you do if you and your partner's dates are constantly being interrupted? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Dating and the Late Night
You might have been with someone for a while and though the two of you might love and care about each other, you may have one issue. You might have an issue that your partner goes to sleep later than you. So, what do you do if your partner goes to bed later than you do? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Dating and Charged
You might have been with your partner for a while and though the two of you may get along most of the time, you might have an issue with your partner's constant need to be busy. So, what do you do if you have an issue that your partner has to constantly be busy? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Love Languages according to Gary Chapman
Gary Chapman initially published The Five Love Languages in 1992. He points out that knowing your partner's love language can help to strengthen a relationship. Chapman, in his book, demonstrates how we can give and receive love, letting both partners feel loved and appreciated. We all have a primary way of receiving and giving love. Unfortunately, many of us love the way we want to receive it instead of figuring out what our partner needs and learning their love language.
Dating and the Committed College Student
You might have been with someone for a while and though the two of you might share similar interests, you may have one issue. You might have an issue that your partner is undecided on his or her career path and is continually enrolling in school. So, what do you do if your partner doesn't have a career path but is still spending money on college classes? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Dating and the Hair
You might have been with someone for a while and though the two of you might love and care about each other, there might be one issue. You might have an issue that your partner doesn't comb his or her hair before going somewhere in public. So, what do you do if you have an issue with your partner not combing his or her hair before going places? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Dating and the Fast Food Issue
You might have been dating someone for a while and though the two of you might love and care about each other, there might be one issue. You might have an issue that your partner eats a lot of fast food. So, what do you do if you have an issue with your partner eating a lot of fast food? How do you handle this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
Opinion: Toxic Partners Utilize “Love” To Benefit Themselves
Time and time again I have witnessed toxic behaviors be completely dismissed under the premise of love. “Oh, he is just controlling because he loves me so much.”. “She is insecure and terrified of losing our relationship that she lashes out at me, it’s not her fault…”
Ballroom Dancing Is Making Waves
Until recently, ballroom dancing often brought about mental images of elderly couples dancing two inches from their walkers. However, in recent years, ballroom dancing has developed a new, hipper, sexier image and people of all ages are standing up and paying attention.
Monogamy Versus Non-monogamy: Is One Better Than the Other?
A study conducted in 2021 suggests that ethical non-monogamy is on the rise. Recently, one of my clients was telling me about her non-monogamous relationship(s). She and her partner decided to open their relationship to others, allowing themselves to engage in sexual experiences outside of their duo -- beholden to a set of rules that the two of them constructed for themselves.
Opinion: Ensure You And Your Partner Hold On To The Honeymoon Feeling
In my younger years, there was an addictive feeling that I couldn’t resist from the high of a new romantic interest. Getting to know someone’s quirks, the butterflies that come from that first kiss… all of it was incredibly exhilarating.
Love At Its Best Is 'Undeniable' and Gabrielle B. Reminds Us of That
With a song that feels like it was plucked from the gates of Heaven, Gabrielle B. finds herself in yet a familiar position… singing a song that finds its way onto not just repeat but one to appeal to the life challenges many encounter. It is undeniable that she makes music for those who appreciate emotion shown in songs but also caters to those who look to artists for anthems for a particular mood… love. Truly a blissful coalescence of jottings met with recounts of years of work to get to the place she sings from now, the overall song is a buildup to being easier on yourself and treating yourself with more care as many of us tend to forget to do that. Produced by Donavelo with a guitar melody that speaks to your soul, ‘Undeniable’ creates an atmosphere of mystique and ataraxy as you press play. Glimpses of vulnerability as the record plays make for an everlasting mood that you won’t yet forget and will find yourself revisiting for times to come.