Relationships 2/2

Apr 1, 20232 min read

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...

The Five Love Languages: What They Are and How to Understand Them

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Feb 1, 20233 min read

Relationships

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...

Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Health Issues

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jan 1, 20232 min read

Mental Health Awareness

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...

How to Survive Holiday Visits with In-Laws You Can't Stand

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Dec 1, 20222 min read

Seasonal Article

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...

4 Tips to Help Children/Teens Build Meaningful Relationships Beyond Social Media

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Dec 1, 20222 min read

Social Skills

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...

How to Recognize the Emotional Intelligence of Your Partner

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Nov 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

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...

Jealousy: Why Do We Feel It, and What Does It Tell Us About Ourselves?

Iqbal Ahmad

Nov 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

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...

How to Strengthen Your Partnership By Applying Emotional Intelligence

Allie Pratt

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

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

Relationships

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...

Why Asking Questions is More Important than Giving Advice

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jul 1, 20223 min read

Social Skills

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....

Dating Tips: How to Increase Your Chances of Finding ‘The One' Using Emotional Intelligence

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jun 1, 20225 min read

Relationships

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...

How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationships

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

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...

How to Break Up: 5 Ways to End a Relationship with Emotional Intelligence

Michele Paiva

May 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

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...

13 Subtle Signs Your Relationship is Unhealthy

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Apr 1, 20226 min read

Relationships

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...

Co-dependency: What is It and How to Overcome It

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Mar 1, 20224 min read

Relationships

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...

8 Forms of Love and the Feelings Associated with Them

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Feb 1, 20224 min read

Relationships

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....

Why Self-Awareness is Essential for a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship

Vonetta Wade

Dec 31, 20216 min read

Parenting

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...

The Power of the Pause: Listening with Emotional Intelligence

Lisa Stryker

Dec 31, 20213 min read

Listening Skills

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.

3 Things Childhood Taught Me About the Value of Emotional Intelligence and Relationships

Alyssa Poggioli

Dec 31, 20215 min read

Relationships

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...