How to Reduce Tension in Relationships
All relationships, whether romantic or platonic, involve some degree of tension. Disagreements arise, feelings are hurt, and it can be...
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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read
The Five Love Languages: What They Are and How to Understand Them
We all want to be loved, but we don't always understand how to give or receive it in the way that speaks most deeply to us. That's why...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues aren't something that most of us like to talk about. It's a difficult topic, and it can be hard to know how to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20222 min read
How to Survive Holiday Visits with In-Laws You Can't Stand
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and lots of good food. But if you don't get along with your in-laws, the holiday season can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20222 min read
4 Tips to Help Children/Teens Build Meaningful Relationships Beyond Social Media
Healthy relationships, particularly friendships, are essential to a child or teen's life. But what happens when those relationships are...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20223 min read
How to Recognize the Emotional Intelligence of Your Partner
We've all heard of IQ, but what about emotional intelligence? Just like IQ, emotional intelligence (EI) is a skill that can be developed...
Iqbal Ahmad
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Jealousy: Why Do We Feel It, and What Does It Tell Us About Ourselves?
Jealousy is a feeling we've all experienced at one time or another. Whether it's jealousy of a colleague at work, a friend's success, or...
Allie Pratt
Oct 1, 20223 min read
How to Strengthen Your Partnership By Applying Emotional Intelligence
You wake up one day and are older, wiser, and different. You desire new goals, experiences, and surroundings. When you roll over and see...
Kevin Darné
Sep 1, 20223 min read
Online Dating Red Flags
Each of us has our own mate selection screening process and must-haves list. We have our own "red flags,” boundaries, and "deal...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Why Asking Questions is More Important than Giving Advice
There is something about giving others advice that makes us feel good, especially when others accept and apply that advice....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20225 min read
Dating Tips: How to Increase Your Chances of Finding ‘The One' Using Emotional Intelligence
So, you’re in the dating scene looking for that special someone. There’s a good chance it all starts with swiping right. Dating apps like...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20223 min read
How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationships
Do you recall the last time you were affirmed with words? Maybe it was a friend or family member expressing how much they missed seeing...
Michele Paiva
May 1, 20223 min read
How to Break Up: 5 Ways to End a Relationship with Emotional Intelligence
It is essential to recognize that during a breakup, it is natural for both parties to use protective strategies that help them to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 1, 20226 min read
13 Subtle Signs Your Relationship is Unhealthy
The saying "love is blind" rings true for many of us. All of us have known someone or have been that someone who fails to see the signs...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Co-dependency: What is It and How to Overcome It
What is Codependency? Oxford Dictionary defines codependency as excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20224 min read
8 Forms of Love and the Feelings Associated with Them
Defining “love” can be exceptionally complicated. For a word with so much energy and feeling behind it, we do not use it sparingly....
Vonetta Wade
Dec 31, 20216 min read
Why Self-Awareness is Essential for a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship
Being aware of our relationship with our thoughts, actions, and behaviors is a critical element of Emotional Intelligence. Self-awareness...
Lisa Stryker
Dec 31, 20213 min read
The Power of the Pause: Listening with Emotional Intelligence
The power of a pause helps us better understand, connect, reflect, listen to understand, resolve feelings of tension or conflict, and more.
Alyssa Poggioli
Dec 31, 20215 min read
3 Things Childhood Taught Me About the Value of Emotional Intelligence and Relationships
Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) plays an essential role in maintaining healthy relationships, whether personal, professional, or...
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