that leads you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other. i tell my clients to focus on creating the perfect blend of safety and risk. especially with our fast-paced lifestyles, it’s not uncommon to end up with misconceptions in a new relationship — especially when we’re stressed and trying to communicate at a shallow depth. when you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, you can step past your insecurities and connect on a soulful level. once you’ve established …

do you have a strained or complicated relationship with your mother? she might have even made the choice to leave you with your other parent because she thought it would give you the best possible life. if your mother spent a lot of time pinpointing your flaws or critiquing your appearance, you might have a lot of shame and insecurity as an adult. when your mother is available to meet most of your physical and emotional needs from the get-go, …

people that are prone to intense jealousy or possessiveness often harbor feelings of inadequacy or inferiority and have a tendency to compare themselves to others. a caring partner will never force you to give up your hobbies, relationships, jobs, or activities so they can dominate your time. you are your own person, and you’re allowed to live your own life. if one of you can’t trust the other, it may be time to move on. they’ve given you jewelry or …

doing the little things to prioritise the health of your relationship, to be a team player, and to help your partner feel loved? it’s one of the most simple and effective ways to build emotional intimacy. and it’s one of the the most valuable skills you can invest in to build emotional intimacy. that way you show up in your relationship as the fullest version of yourself, with a richer world to share with your partner. the more someone means …

to use it you learn the physical steps in a relationship and move gently through them with your partner. the first step in the stages of physical intimacy in a relationship is ‘eye to body’. the second step in the stages of physical intimacy in a relationship is ‘eye to eye’ – if you’ve made it past the first step, and now you are looking into each other’s eyes, congratulations!

if your person of interest doesn’t touch you back and …