According to Gary Chapman, the five love languages are: words of affirmation (compliments) quality time receiving gifts acts of service physical touch This book, "The Five Love Languages," was published 30 years ago. I think it is a good mental model for thinking about relationships, and it probably helps to think of them as a spectrum. It's … Continue reading The Five Love Languages
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Happy People Tend to Stay That Way
* “[X], were you satisfied with your life before you met [Y]?”* “[X], were you free from depression before you met [Y]?”* “[X], did you have a positive affect before you met [Y]?”Researchers have found that people who answered “yes” to questions such as these are significantly more likely to report being happy in their … Continue reading Happy People Tend to Stay That Way
No. 1 Rule: Keep Your Shit to Yourself
"A day before I sent Malcolm the email saying I wanted to break up, I came across a term online: solo polyamory. It described a person who is romantically involved with many people but is not seeking a committed relationship with anyone. What makes this different from casual dating is that they’re not looking for … Continue reading No. 1 Rule: Keep Your Shit to Yourself
The 36 Questions That Lead to Love
"If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be? ... [Buddhist Enlightenment and the corresponding freedom from suffering, obviously]What is the greatest accomplishment of your life? ... [Not being preoccupied with accomplishments.]When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself? ... [Any given month, … Continue reading The 36 Questions That Lead to Love
Lore Olympus
"In this Webtoon, the story of Persephone and Hades is retold from a new perspective… modern day. This dramatic, somewhat addictive story involves two Greek gods, who meet by chance, and suddenly start questioning their feelings for each other. On top of that, this story features relationship struggles, looking for love, going to school for … Continue reading Lore Olympus
A Keltner List for Relationships
"Consider each question and answer truthfully with a simple yes or no response: Does your partner make you a better person, and do you do the same for them? Are you and your partner both comfortable with sharing feelings, relying on each other, being close, and able to avoid worrying about the other person leaving? … Continue reading A Keltner List for Relationships
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