Tag: Emotional Connection

Finding Solace in Grief: Holding Close, Letting Go, and Healing Together

Finding Solace in Grief: Holding Close, Letting Go, and Healing Together

Grief can be difficult to understand, especially when emotions are colliding. Finding solace in grief begins with recognizing how unpredictable these emotions can be. You may be feeling angry about losing someone, you may be sad they are no longer with you, you may be…

Heart to Heart: Emotional Expression in Romantic Relationships

Heart to Heart: Emotional Expression in Romantic Relationships

Communication is a vital aspect of every relationship. Being open and having the ability to communicate with our partners is extremely important when building a healthy relationship. Emotional expression, availability, and communication skills regarding emotions are strong predictors of relationship satisfaction (Bloch et al., 2014).…

Why Maintaining Intimacy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Romantic Relationship Bliss

Why Maintaining Intimacy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Romantic Relationship Bliss

Although it requires great effort, a lifelong romantic relationship is possible to attain and something we can strive for. Although many worry that relationships are not sustainable, research indicates about half of all marriages last a lifetime. Understandably the journey to this goal is not…