Can Love Really Get a Second Chance? What Experts Say About Getting Back With an Ex
Months, years, or even decades after a breakup, itās not uncommon to wonder: Should I give it another shot with my ex? Maybe youāve been reminiscing about the good times, or perhaps you never quite stopped thinking about them. Whatever the reason, the pull to rekindle a past relationship can be powerful ā but is it actually a good idea? According to Laura F. Dabney, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in relationships, that sense of familiarity can be comforting. āItās easier to go back to someone you already know than face the unknown,ā she says. āAnd when thereās still...
The Silent Power of Everyday Affection
Why love doesn’t need to be loud to be real When we think of love, our minds often jump to romantic movie momentsāsurprise trips, candlelit dinners, or handwritten love letters. But hereās the truth: the strongest love stories are written everyday. They unfold through small, consistent gestures that might not make it to Instagram, but mean the world to the people involved. Welcome to the quiet side of loveāthe part made up of warm glances, casual hugs, inside jokes, and simple kindness. These things may seem small, but they carry a powerful emotional weight. What Is Everyday Affection? Everyday...
Keep Your Love Alive With These Helpful Tips
Bella Breakdown Getting your happily ever after in love is something that everyone dreams of. Sadly, some couples seem to just fall out of love and decide to either divorce or breakup. However, for other couples keeping that passion is easy and have ways that they use to keep that love alive and strong. Exchange ālove vows:ā Figuring out what your partner wants more of and commit to doing it is a good way to keep that passion going. As long as the requests are something youāre comfortable with, try things like one of you promising the other 20...
Four ‘Financial Vows’ To Make With Your Partner
Bella Breakdown Even the most perfect couple knows that financial issues can cause a big strain on the relationship. However, instead of letting money problems get in the way here are vows every couple should make to each other that will not only strengthen your bond but make you smarter with money. We will make saving and planning for our retirement a shared priority: Though retirement is an individual saving, itās still important to discuss your plan with your significant other. Planning those saving goals and deciding who will be responsible based on retirement accounts will take a load...
Why People Stay In Bad Relationships
Bella Breakdown You might know someone who is in a terrible relationship, or you yourself could be in a bad relationship and struggling to get out. We are a culture who idealizes love, so why do we stick around if we know that love is, frankly, terrible? Well, the answer might lie within your partner. Studies have shown that people tend to stay in relationships 2 months to 10 weeks longer than when the actual thought to break up occurs. This is specifically true when the person who wants to do the breaking up feels that their partner is...
