Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels "Gaslighting" is the term used by psychologists that refer to a type of psychological manipulation, where a person (or a group) makes another individual doubt the truth. The targeted individual makes them question their reality, memory, perception, and even their own judgment. Unfortunately, this can happen in any kind of relationship - including those of a couple. Why does this happen? Gaslighting starts due to a variety of reasons. White lies are the most common warning sign, where the other tells a lie to his/her partner to save the relationship or to prevent confrontation and argument. When white lies become a habit, it becomes normal in the relationship. The person doing it may not realize the damaging effects in the long run. The person hearing these lies will believe that there is nothing wrong - when in reality his/her significant other is manipulating him/her. Being caught in the act and still denying the truth about it...
Photo by Diego Rezende from Pexels The word 'intimate' has always been associated with sex and the human genitals - such as 'intimate apparel' that refers to undergarments, or 'intimate wash' that refers to a kind of cleanser dedicated to using it 'down there'. It has been often associated with those topics, that it loses the real meaning of the word 'intimacy' in relationships. Most people assume that being intimate with someone primarily involves sex. Though sexual intercourse plays a big role, being intimate with your partner is more than that. What is Intimacy? Being intimate with your partner means that you are open to letting your partner know you deeper and he/she does the same for you. It involves exposing yourself even your most private angles. It doesn't imply that you have to give your full focus to your partner alone, but it makes an opportunity to achieve personal goals and those outside of the relationship. Experts have alw...
Would you recall what it was like living a decade ago, comparing it to how we live now? As we have adopted a more modern way of living, the way we interact with our loved ones has changed as well. How we express love in the past may not be as thoughtful as it was a decade ago, but there are a few good old gestures that still show intimacy. So here are some of the modern essential relationship rules that will keep the love alive with your partner: 1. Respect for each other. Respect is required in every kind of relationship. Showing respect to your significant other means that you value them as a human being - not just because you are required to. And yes - even in love - honesty is the best policy. Sometimes, being too comfortable can make you forget about respect. Make sure that you are responding and acting within each other's boundaries. 2. Give some space. It is important to give your partner their own personal space for them to grow and have personal achievements. Giving enough...