The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]

Love, Marriage, and Money: Which Comes First for a Successful Relationship?

Love, Marriage, and Money: Which Comes First for a Successful Relationship?

By Sandy Connors When building a successful relationship, one question often arises: “What is the right order of priorities?” Is it love followed by marriage and money? Or does it start with money, followed by marriage and love? Or should marriage be the first step, followed by love and money? In this article, we explore the intricate relationship between love, marriage, and money and how they contribute […]

Stuck in a ‘talking stage’ or ‘situationship’? How young people can get more out of modern love

Stuck in a ‘talking stage’ or ‘situationship’? How young people can get more out of modern love

“Going together” sounds like a romantic term from yesteryear. Today’s young people have a newer label: the “talking stage”. It happens between being introduced to someone and officially dating, and it can involve talking or texting for days – even months. The purpose of this stage is to have the opportunity to get to know […]