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There has recently been an explosion of early-stage business startups run by women. In San Francisco, a group of female tech CEOs met to discuss and explore the phenomenon and gain support from each other. More and more women are starting companies, but they have many challenges and trials ahead in a male-dominated industry. The […]

Sometimes harmless-sounding words can be major sources of emotional turmoil. Help yourself declutter by changing your vocabulary. The word but is very negative. It negates anything that comes before or after it. Instead, use and. It is much more positive. Not is another negative word. Instead of saying what you do not want or feel,

Passionate love that you feel in the beginning of a relationship fades between six months and two years into a relationship. You can enhance your attraction by using the following exercise: Take turns giving genuine statements about the psychological, physical, and emotional qualities you love about your partner. Then, make a request of your partner

Over time, we all gather limiting beliefs about the “realities” of life.  In love, many women are convinced the men they date are emotionally unavailable, bad listeners, and terrible communicators. These emotional barriers keep women from finding the good qualities in the men around them. This article posits that if you believe that no man

Abusive behavior is distinguished by attempts to control and/or dominate. Control and domination differ in the motivation of the abusive partner. Control is driven by fear or anxiety. The abusive partner wants to neutralize perceived threats to themselves or the relationship, or they wish to prevent discomfort. Domination is motivated by the adrenaline rush that

Most couples experience a lack of spice in their relationship after a long time together. Daily routines become redundant and boring. It’s important to break up some routines to bring back some excitement. Couples in long-term relationships often forget to be passionate and sweet. Make sure to kiss your partner passionately at least three times

Infidelity is one of the worst offenses in a monogamous relationship. Vows to remain physically and emotionally faithful don’t automatically remove all temptations, but the power of their relationships, and the realization of the damage an affair causes, keep many spouses from cheating. If an affair occurs, two things can save the marriage. The first

Recognizing assumptions angry people hold is key to effective anger management. Some assumptions held by people with anger problems include believing they are unable to help anger explosions; believing that exploding is the only way to express anger; that it’s more important to win than to be right; that they should take it personally when

Happy, healthy relationships help you grow as an individual. Relationships provide emotional support in difficult times, and can help you learn to trust another person to be there for you. You can become more confident and express yourself more freely because of their encouragement. Relationships also help you expand your tastes and hobbies, introducing you

Most people don’t even think of it as they go through their day, but breathing is one of the most important things they do. Learning to consciously pause to take a few deep, relaxing breaths can encourage proper breathing habits and greatly improve overall health. The respiratory system is responsible for eliminating 70% of metabolic