Mindful Living

Ok so you are in a committed relationship but you are both stubborn and you argue a lot. Although not all arguing is bad (and can be helpful) if you find yourselves arguing a lot, it may be time to reevaluate things! Thinking that you are always right can harm your relationship. How often are things really so clear cut-an absolute right and wrong? Not that often! Many things are up to interpretation and our personal perspective. We see the world through our lens and we believe that is the "right" way, when really it is our lens of the world. If you are in a relationship (and you are stubborn) it's best to try and and see the other's point of view, and not be overly committed to how you see things. If you are willing to see that you are TEAM and you want a win win situation, the relationship becomes much easier and you become closer! You really are a team and what is best for the team may not what you think is right. If one person wins most of the time, the other ...

Are you and your significant other on the same page sexually? If so, great! You are some of the few! If you aren’t on the same page, here is some expert advice on how to handle those differences. Most of us have different sexual needs and wants- that’s normal and should be expected! In many relationships, sex is an important aspect, so taking care of this area of your relationship will help bring you closer together. 1. Talk, talk, talk. What frequency is good for each of you? How does it compare with your partner? Are there areas of compromise? Ask each other how you feel about your sex life- areas that are great, and areas that could improve. No blaming, just sharing information. 2. Respect each others differences. Do not make yourself “right” and your partner “wrong”. There isn’t a right or wrong with sexual differences, just areas that need to be looked at and compromises reached when able. 3. If your partner asks you to do something you are not comfortable with. Ex...