Here’s How to Avoid Fighting During the Holiday Season
Save Yourselves a Hundred Arguments with These Tips The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also bring unexpected challenges for couples. Between the holiday rush, family obligations, and all those gift lists, it’s easy to feel disconnected from your partner. But don’t worry—keeping love and communication strong during the holidays is possible with a little effort and intention. Here are some simple yet effective ways to navigate your relationship during this busy time. 1. Set Realistic Expectations The holidays come with a lot of pressure to make everything perfect. From social media photos to family...
16 Cozy Couple Date Ideas for a Magical Holiday Season
The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with date nights! Whether you’re looking for cozy indoor activities or fun outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of festive ways to spend quality time with your special someone. Here are 16 ideas to help you create unforgettable memories together this holiday season. 1. Holiday Light Tour Take a drive through your town or city to enjoy the spectacular holiday light displays. Many places have homes or neighborhoods decked out in colorful lights, and it’s a magical way to spend time together. Make it extra special by packing some cozy...
Pets Over Kids, The New Norm
Don’t be so quick to judge the crazy cat lady next door. According to new statistics, more people are ditching the traditional family life for a life with pets. The family unit as we know it is changing and has been changing slowly since the mid-2000s. No more are the days of traditional married couples with 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. It seems that more and more couples are choosing to have “furry children” over having traditional kids. In 1970, roughly 40% of couples had children but roughly 40 years later, only 20% of married couples had...
Relationship Warning Signs
Bella Breakdown Being in a relationship is difficult, but rewarding. It can have really high highs and really low lows. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if your relationship problems are normal, or if it is a sign that your relationship is going south. There are some warnings that you should look for that might be telling you it’s time to call it quits and say, “Thank you, next!” 1. You put in more effort If you are always the one making plans, paying the bill, solving the problem, or admitting defeat in a fight, then you are...
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 “love vows:” 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 you’re comfortable with, try things like one of you promising the other 20...
