“Absence makes the heart grow fonder!” That’s what they say and yet I always used to think, how can that be true, because don’t people have to be together to get and stay connected? Well the older I get, the more I realize that it's definitely true ... a little distance can do wonders for a relationship. A little distance can do wonders for a relationship. So many times we … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Man Needs “Man-Time” aka Space
Her: "Why should he want to go hang out with his boys when he has me at home?" Me: "It's not a competition, it's not you against them, it's all about BALANCE" Her: "Well when you get in a relationship then shouldn't all of that hanging with the boys stuff stop?" Me: "NOPE in fact that's when he will need it more than ever...now let's talk about why before you ruin … [Read more...]
Does Your Spouse Have Room to Breathe? Remember, He/She Needs Space
When I was a teenager, and in my first relationship, I found myself completely inspired by the wisdom contained in the lyrics of an En Vogue song. "Hold On" discussed exactly how one ought to show up in a relationship, especially in one worth keeping. Complaining and failing to provide our partners space could possibly steer our relationship in the wrong direction. Listening to … [Read more...]