There is one thing you should know about yourself before you get into a relationship with another person: Are you an introvert or an extrovert? This question is vitally important because, depending on the answer, it can make or break the relationship. Introverts process internally, and they need time to themselves throughout the day. Social …
Financial differences are one of the top reasons people get divorced; and financial issues will rarely, if ever, cause a divorce. These two statements may seem to be at odds with each other, but they are not. It is not the finances that cause conflict, but the meaning each person puts behind the finances. One …
Opposites attract, and that is proven when an introvert and an extrovert get together. introverts and extroverts in a relationship have the opportunity to discuss how they relax, or recharge. Extroverts love to be in groups of people, happily talking about nothing in particular. That is how extroverts recharge their batteries. The batteries of an …
The holidays are a very eventful time of year. There are parties to plan and gifts to buy. It is a time of family gatherings and running every which way, which means there is also a lot of money to spend. Each of these will stretch a relationship, but there are two things that are …
The holidays are upon us again, and that means socializing and awkward conversations. The holidays can be a very stressful time for introverts, but they don’t have to be. Here are two tips to help you start conversations with complete strangers, as this will even work with extroverts. Be observant: the noise, light, and flood …
The holidays are almost here again and they are almost guaranteed to have something many of us dread; the toxic family member. Here are two tips to get through holiday gatherings this year with that one person you dread being around: 1. The Tag Team. You are probably not the only person who dreads those …
Why are relationships so easy when they first start, and seem to get more difficult over time? The sad truth is that we pay more attention to our partners in the beginning of the relationship. Over time, however, we become more self-oriented. Here are three tips to have a happier relationship over time. What Can …
Introverts that have recently found themselves single have special concerns. Normally we like being alone with our thoughts for stretches of time, but that can get old even for us at times, can’t it? And, since introverts generally have fewer friends with deeper relationships, there is a chance that your friends were also your …
Are you with “the one?” Does your partner make your heart skip a beat, and you can’t imagine a second apart. . . but you still need alone time? Everyone needs some alone time, but this is especially important for introverts. Spending time with others, even the love of your life, can drain the batteries …
Relationships can be very complicated. In fact, they usually are. And, being happy in a relationship does not mean it is a healthy relationship. This is difficult because the two people will generally be in denial about several aspects of the relationship. If you are wondering if you are in a truly happy, long lasting …