At the peak of being in love, it is euphoric and addictive. We yearn for their touch… the sound of their voice. Time stops when they are not within reach – we feel lovesick. Eventually our “in-love” euphoria diminishes. What happened to us? The average life span of “in-love” euphoria lasts 2 years. This is…
The good and the bad memories flash through your mind like a slideshow; feelings of loss, anger or guilt poke at your soul like a flaming torch; you yearn for yet despise smells, sounds and touches that remind you of what once provided you comfort. The struggle to keep these feelings, memories and thoughts to…
It’s difficult not to have expectations of others, especially from the person we are in a relationship with. There are times we are unaware of the expectations we have of our partner. Then there are times where we are fully aware of what we want from our partner and hold tightly onto those expectations. If we…
Author: Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. If you have caught your partner snooping through your belongings and electronics, or suspect that your partner may be, there are a few things you should know about the psychology of snooping. These insights may save your relationship- and your sanity. Those who sneakily sift through their partner’s belongings are…
Early on in romantic relationships, we are high on the excitement of new love. As time passes, people have the tendency to feel vulnerable, and then withdrawal from the loving behavior you became accustomed to. If you find your relationship going in this direction, there are behavioral and communication strategies that can help you. Individual…