It’s okay to admit it: even if we’re in a relationship, we all enjoy it when we notice a stranger’s glance from across the bar, receive unexpected compliments, or find ourselves being flirted with! It’s perfectly healthy and normal to feel flattered when others are interested in you. Knowing that you’ve charmed someone with your […]
Feeling jealous is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, it’s a normal part of life! Each and every one of us will experience jealousy from time to time, and the forms it can take are seemingly unlimited. Whether it’s the strange discomfort you feel at the sight of your partner’s ex, an irrational worry […]
Maybe you thought it was just a silly trope: the balding, middle aged man suddenly spending a ton of money on sports cars, chasing women who are far younger than him, overly confident on the outside and wracked by insecurity on the inside. It always seemed like a ridiculous stereotype, so the whole idea of […]
Whenever we hear about infidelity, more often than not it’s presented as an immediate end-all event for a relationship, after which the only course of action is to break up and move on. It’s no wonder why people have this idea: when your partner is unfaithful, it’s a massive betrayal of trust and an affront […]
As middle age starts to slowly creep up on you, you may begin to experience a sense of dread, regret, and hopelessness. “Is this it?” “Is it all downhill from here?” Perhaps you’ve recognized the signs, and you know exactly what you’re facing: a midlife crisis. The experience is awful. Through the lens of this […]
When you slowly realize that your husband is in control of your life, you may feel like you’re suffocating. It doesn’t matter whether he’s outright telling you what to do and bossing you around, or coercing you into doing what he wants with guilt-trips and gaslighting. The result is the same: you’ve lost your independence, […]
Anyone who has been in a long-distance relationship knows that it’s no easy task making it work. Being apart from each other for such long periods of time brings with it fears, insecurities, and jealousies that threaten to tear the whole thing apart. At the same time, if you and your partner are willing to […]
As a love and relationship expert here at Happily Committed, I’ve helped a lot of couples overcome their differences and work through problems together. Marriage isn’t easy! That’s why it’s never shameful or embarrassing to reach out for help from time to time. However, there’s one dangerous pattern I’ve seen play out time and time […]
Saving a marriage that is falling apart is no easy task, and if you’ve found yourself facing a serious challenge in your relationship, it can be overwhelming to even consider how to begin. You may even be struggling with whether to ask for help at all! The good news is that with the proper tools, […]
Trust is a pillar of a healthy relationship and when it’s there, things feel wonderful. But why happens when trust is broken? What happens when one person betrays the other? IS there any way to come back from it or is trust broken for good? It is a delicate topic, but it is a common […]
