Calm
The Power of Saying Sorry (When You Don’t Want To)
This short animated video suggests we should stop insisting we’re always right and say we’re sorry. An apology won’t make you weaker in your partner’s eyes.
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Compassion
How You Argue Could Make You Sick
According to a recent study, different behaviors during romantic conflict are linked to heart problems and back pain.
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Compassion
Why You Shouldn’t Believe in Soulmates
Our brains can’t help but compare the imperfect human snoring beside us to the ideal hunk in our heads. But around the corner there isn’t someone better—only someone different.
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Compassion
A Focused-Awareness Practice for Connecting with Pleasure
The goal of this mindfulness practice is breath into your whole body, including making a connection between your breath and your pelvic floor.
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Calm
How to Tell If Your Date Is Relationship-Ready
Even though your pleasure-chemical-infused brain has you coming back for more, recognize the key signs that your date is not ready to commit.
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Calm
How Mindful Fighting Can Change Your Relationship
Pausing to let go of the stories we tell ourselves about our partner’s actions and really listening to their feelings and needs can open up a brand new world of discovery about our loved ones.
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Compassion
Are You Really Available for Connection?
Four ways to cultivate awareness and trust in yourself, so you can have authentic relationships with others.
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Compassion
Make Love a Priority
Remember: “Love” is a verb—it takes time to be a good lover.
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Calm
Don’t Squabble Over Small Stuff
Sparks should come from connecting bodies, not clashing egos, so make love not war.
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Compassion
Creating Moments of Meaning
Pay attention to little rituals you and your partner do together—those tidbits of shared meaning could be the key to keeping the relationship, and romance, alive.
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