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ARTArticleRepentance, Accepting God's Love for Us“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilde
ess of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying:
The voice of the one crying in the wilde
ess:
Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His path straight’.” Matthew 3: 1-3ARTArticleResolve to Improve Your Family in 2012Studies are showing that with today's economic environment, people have been working so hard, that putting food on the table has been more important than nurturing their relationships.ARTArticleRespectful Talk, Negotiation and CompromiseA Deeper Look at Relationship Talk.
Just as there’s no crying in baseball, there’s no arguing in committed relationships. Yes, there’s disagreement because we’re all different. Yes, there’s discussion if our views are different. But, within the discussion there’s respect. Then, there’s negotiation and compromise.
Ed and Lisa came into my office and as they sat down, we started talking. Their son, Don, 20, is looking at universities in Califo
ia and Pennsylvania; he wants an environmental degree.ARTArticleSelf-growth Tips for Men Getting DivorcedThe breakup of my marriage hit me like a train. At some level I knew it could happen but when the crash came, my world just disintegrated. In a flash I was no longer a husband, I was struggling to be a father and trust, built up over twenty years, was completely broken. We were a wreck and I was shattered vessel.ARTArticleSelf-Reliance During a BreakupWhat does self-reliance during a breakup mean?
Why do the words "self" and "reliance" seem difficult to swallow right now?ARTArticleSetting Boundaries With Your Adult Children - How Much Involvement Is Enough?How much involvement is enough when setting boundaries with your adult children? Just enough! You raise your children with the idea that when they tu
18, they will be completely independent with the exception of possibly paying for college. But just because a child turns 18 doesn't mean parenting isn't wanted or needed. What it does mean is that the relationship between a parent and an adult child needs to be different than the one between a parent and a minor child. This is a particularly relevant question for adult children with problems.ARTArticleSex - a job or a joy?Is sex a job or a joy to you? Sex means many things to different people, often depending on where they are emotionally, or even the time of their life. For some, it is a chore, a duty, an obligation, simply a way to keep the harmony in a relationship. For others, it may be a way to ensure food gets put on the table. Sex may even be viewed as a strategic decision to reduce the chances of the partner seeking sex elsewhere.rARTArticleSex and the Single Girl ~ How Long Should I Wait?As a Relationship Confidant, I often hear that women wonder how long they should wait before having sex. My answer would depend on what the woman wants out of the relationship. If she is looking for a solid committed relationship and she just met the guy I would answer very differently than if she is a girl interested in casual sex who just wants to have fun. The first step I think women should do is to locate their desires.ARTArticleSexology is my calling. What’s yours?I facilitated a session which defined sex, sexuality and intimacy during SlutTalk, a fringe event under SlutWalk Singapore. It was the inspiration for an earlier piece on publichouse.sg with the same title here. After my session, I thought I could go off-work, resume my civilian status, and was easing into my seat. An undergraduate lady sitting next to me began small talk by first remarking that I look nothing like my namecard/ website/ media pictures. She next asked me if my work was difficult.rARTArticleSexual Consent: Women who don’t know how to say noThis is part four of a four-part series on sexual consent. The other pieces can be found here: Sexual consent: When no is no; Sexually Confused: When No is a Game; and No Go: Too Drunk to Consent.
In early December, paparazzi pictures of 19-year-old Hong Kong starlet, Rose Chan, being kissed and hugged by fellow actors and co-stars Joe Ma, 43, and Benny Chan, 42, surfaced. The actors had apparently gone for supper after a day of filming in Hengdian, China.rARTArticleShould a Relationship End Even If You Still Love Each Other?There will always be a pain in 'goodbyes'. No matter how much we seem to understand everything, it breaks our hearts to ever see anything beautiful die.
It seems we weren't really made for sad endings, or any kind of parting. And yet it is only by allowing some things to end could we ever hope to start again so we can see even more beautiful things coming our way.
How do we know then when to say our goodbyes? Should a relationship end even if you still love each other?ARTArticleSilence is goldenHave you heard of the saying, “Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden?” This phrase can be traced back to early Egyptians and it essentially means that while speaking is good, saying nothing is better. Discretion can be worth more than even eloquent words.
Have you ever felt glad, relieved even, to get away from someone because the person would not stop talking, and worse yet, about themselves?
Have you wished the person sitting behind you on the bus or standing behind you on the train would stop talking into their phone or to the person next to them at the top of their voice?rARTArticleSimple Ways to Cut StressWe hurry around trying to accomplish everything we’ve committed ourselves to, packing as much as possible into our schedules as we plummet through the day. Pushing ourselves to get from place to place on time while looking professional and in control is exhausting. The stress not only shows on our face, but more importantly affects our bodies. Backaches, headaches, high blood pressure can all be symptoms of our stressful days.ARTArticleSometimes It Takes Only One Person To Change And Save Your Relationship/MarriageIf you are feeling desperate because you are trying to save marriage alone, do not despair. There are many others in the same boat as you and such cries for help can be heard from both men and women alike. This is probably because they have made the same common mistake; entering a relationship with unrealistic expectations of fulfillment and happiness.ARTArticleSoothing GratefulnessSometimes when I’m really tired or I realize I won’t get everything on my perpetual to-do list done, I hear myself complaining. My next thought? Oh, it’s just me being grumpy; I’m feeling sorry for myself. It’s then that I remind myself how rich my life is and how much I have to be grateful for. So, today I’ve written a fresh “Gratitude List.” It’s incomplete, of course, but I’ve started.
I’m grateful for :
- My deep spiritual and moral beliefs.
- My grandchildren.
- My health—my body has been very good to me.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - 8 Tips To Overcome Difficulty In Expressing Your ThoughtsDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. Some people are not naturally verbal and have difficulty expressing their thoughts, especially in emotionally volatile and unpleasant circumstances. When they are dealing with people who are verbal, persuasive, intense, angry, controlling, or pushy, they tend to "freeze" and are unable to communicate, because they cannot compete.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Don't Let Your Truth Be InvalidatedDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. One of the major pitfalls to avoid is allowing yourself to be easily invalidated by the other person's defensiveness, abuse, arguments, disagreement, denial, and opinions.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Don't Take Personalities PersonalDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you by showing you how not to take personalities personal.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Expressing Your Truth Before You Set BoundariesDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. Difficult relationships have lots of issues to deal with. There are disappointments, hurts, unmet expectations, irresponsible choices, unacceptable behavior, resentments, and fears. Poor communication makes all of these issues more complicated, because they are not able to be resolved or focused on to make changes.ARTArticleSpeaking the Truth in Love - Keep It ShortDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, then this biblical truth and tip will help you. One of the mistakes we make is that we get caught up in the desire to convince the other person that we are right and as a result, we use too many words. When speaking the truth in a relationship, it isn't our responsibility to convince, only to speak our truth.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Keep Your CoolDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. Speaking when you feel panicky, anxious, or emotionally reactive and thinking you have to make IT (your reason for speaking) happe
NOW will sabotage your chances of a mutually desirable outcome. Wait to deal with the issue, if possible, at a time when you feel more in control of yourself and in a calmer place so you can keep your cool.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Know Your Truth FirstDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you by helping you to know your truth first. Is it possible to speak too soon? Yes. If you aren't fully convinced of your stance, beliefs, and perceptions, then you will be speaking too soon. Before you speak, you need to know what your truth is so you can stand firm in it and not be swayed by the reaction of the listener.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Refuse To Argue Or Defend Your TruthDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you by showing you how to learn to refuse to argue or defend your truth.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Timing MattersDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. Speaking at the wrong time can sabotage your communication. Timing does matter. Like it or not, there is wisdom in using timing to your advantage.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - To Speak Or Not To SpeakDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. One of the misconceptions people have is thinking that they have to speak their truth. They don't. Wisdom is needed in deciding who to talk to and what to say.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love - Use "I Statements" To Minimize DefensivenessDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you by showing you how to use "I statements" to minimize defensiveness. When sharing your truth, your approach matters. You can share your truth in a way that guarantees a defensive or angry response. When you accuse or attack, the person will react defensively. We all want to defend ourselves; it comes naturally-eve
Adam and Eve defended themselves when God confronted them about eating the forbidden fruit.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth In Love Even When It HurtsAre you struggling with speaking the truth in your relationships because you are afraid of causing the other person to be hurt, unhappy, or upset? Then, this biblical truth and tip will help you. The most common conce
Christians express when being honest is the fear that it will hurt the recipient. They have the misconception that it isn't "Christian" to cause a person pain or discomfort.ARTArticleSpeaking The Truth To Someone Who Will Use Your Words to Hurt YouDo you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your difficult relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. It is important to speak the truth, but we need to use wisdom in deciding who we should speak to and what we should say, so we can protect ourselves.ARTArticleStepmoms: Act As If You Are Mom“You’re not my mom!”
Have you ever heard that one?? While my kids may not have said those words exactly, the message was there in other things they said or in ways they acted.ARTArticleStuck On Your Ex? Reasons & Hints To Help You Move OnOne of the hardest stages in the relationship cycle is moving on. Many of us ask the question, "Why am I still thinking about my ex?" We've all suffered through nights when we couldn't sleep because thoughts about the ex just wouldn't quit. That's normal. Here are 4 reasons why we continue to think about the past:
1. Lack of closure.
When there's no closure, one of the parties can't stop thinking about the partner who left him or her. Regardless of gender, the one that gets left behind without knowing the reason why will be tormented mentally.
2. Guilt.