19 Habits to Keep Your Relationship Flourishing
19 Habits You Can Use To Nourish Your Relationship Imagine being together with the one you love without negativity. Imagine a rich, loving relationship built on the foundations of kindness, appreciation, compliments, affection, support, honesty, tenderness, and attention. Imagine experiencing these fulfilling qualities daily. The key to a great marriage is the quality of your […]
7 Marriage Counseling Questions You Both Need to Ponder
Marriage Counseling Questions You Both Need to Ponder When couples step into a marriage counselor’s office, they bring with them a shared hope: the desire for change. Be it discontentment with their partner’s behavior, their children’s attitudes, their own perceived lack of success, or struggles with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. The […]
Love Lost: Why Relationships Fall Apart
Since so much personal and familial happiness depends on the success of marriage, you’d think that couples would approach their relationship with a careful plan to ensure success. But sadly, most don’t give their marriages much thought until it’s almost too late. About half of all marriages end in divorce, and most of the others […]
15 Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Adored and Cherished!
15 Approaches To Make Your Partner Feel Loved Love, the most profound emotional bond, is the cornerstone of our lives from infancy till our final days. In the realm of romance, love blossoms when we feel seen, heard, and deeply understood by our partners. Feeling loved comes with the consistent acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, and […]
Goodbye Pain: Building a Real Foundation in a Relationship
Goodbye Pain: Building a Real Foundation in a Relationship A Must-Read Guide for Couples Ready to Create a Foundation of Trust, Connection, and Unbreakable Love A healthy relationship in which two individuals are connected beneath the surface is what so many of us are eager to find. However, the ways in which we determine compatibility […]
7 Insights To Building A Foundation In A Relationship
7 Insights To Building A Foundation In A Relationship In America 50% of marriages fail. The marriages that last long are not because they were destined to last; but because two brave people made a choice to keep it, fight for it, and to work for it. As we asked couples that are thriving we find […]
From Pain to Liberation: The Incredible Journey of Healing Sexuality
The Incredible Journey of Healing Sexuality Sexual abuse leaves deep scars, affecting survivors’ sexuality and lives in various ways. It’s a profound betrayal of trust and affection, directly attacking a person’s intimate identity. Our sexuality is deeply personal, encompassing our feelings about gender, comfort with our bodies, sexual thoughts, sexual behaviors and relationships. Whether the […]
Passion Plunge: The Shocking Intimacy Crisis Caused by Parenthood! Is Your Marriage at Risk?
How Pregnancy & Parenthood Can Wreck Intimacy! Once you’re a parent your marriage matters more, not less, because now other people are counting on you! When I encounter a married woman in her late 30s or 40s proclaiming that her sex life is exceptional and frequent and that she and her husband are constantly physically […]
Enhance Your Love Life with Experiential Intimacy: Here’s How!
Intimacy typically implies a state of shared vulnerability, transparency, and exchange. It’s frequently found in close, affectionate relationships like marriages and friendships. While the term can occasionally be associated with sexual encounters, intimacy isn’t necessarily tied to sexual activities. Intimacy is crucial for maintaining a vibrant social life. As social beings, humans flourish through close […]
Four Steps to Ignite the Spark: Building Emotional Intimacy Like Never Before!
Four Steps To Building Emotional Intimacy Building intimacy with someone means getting close enough to know them very well. If we don’t get close enough, we miss important parts that make each person unique. But if we get too close, to the point where we lose our individuality—like new lovers who let their boundaries fall […]
Emotional Intimacy 101: Understanding and Cultivating Deep Connections
Welcome to Simply Midori’s intimacy journey! Our mission with this blog series is to equip you with the essential tools for cultivating stronger intimacy in your relationship. Thus far, we’ve explored its meaning and different types and even provided you with a curated list of the best resources to deepen your understanding. Today’s blog will […]
A Comprehensive Exploration of Intimacy in Relationships
If I asked you to define intimacy, what would you say? What does it mean to you? And what about your partner? Have you ever taken the time to define it, to discuss it together? It’s a fascinating concept that often gets misunderstood in our society. Many people think it’s only about sexual intimacy between […]
Nurturing Love: Bible Verses in Relationships for Guidance
Bible Verses About Relationships: How Scripture Can Help us Navigate All Types of Relationships Faith plays a significant role in one’s life, so it’s natural to be a cornerstone of our relationships. Whether single, dating or happily married, remember that God has an incredible plan for you and your future partner. Embracing Jesus Christ will […]
Everything You Need to Know About Ghosting
Ghosting Explained – The Manual Relationships have always been complex, but in today’s modern era, the landscape of love has become more intricate and complicated than ever before. As we navigate the mostly digital world of dating, with the proliferation of various dating apps, the dynamics of a relationship and romantic connections have irrevocably changed. […]
4 Relationship Myths That Lead to Bickering & Divorce
Divorce Myths Debunked: Unraveling the Truth About the End of Marriage Countless couples are currently caught in the midst of marital turmoil. Perhaps, in reading this, you also find yourself amidst this struggle. You probably entered marriage with soaring hopes, never anticipating a life of misery; you cherished dreams of unparalleled happiness in matrimony. No […]
Best Christian Dating Books of All Time
Best Christian Dating Books of All Time Christian Books to Read if You Are Single or Dating Navigating a single life is tricky. Dating is a challenging task for many singles as they face changing circumstances. Can you list the things God has done this season in your life? What’s the best time for singleness […]
What Is Love Bombing? 9 Signs In A New Relationship
Am I unknowingly love bombing or being love bombed? Love bombing is a cunning tactic employed by individuals who bombard you with overwhelming displays of attention and affection early. While initially, it may appear positive in a romantic relationship, this insidious phenomenon can lead to gaslighting and abusive behavior. Experts in psychology warn that narcissists […]
Redefining Self-Love: Replacing Self-Esteem with Compassion
Why Compassion, Not Self-Esteem, is the Key to Loving Yourself Self-Acceptance Self-Care Self-Compassion Self-Love Self-Esteem Self-Worth Self-Intimacy In the self-esteem paradigm, your opinion of yourself is contingent on how well you measure up against others. Still, your self-image is as changeable as the weather — you feel confident in the morning, and then someone else […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Cohabitation – Is Moving in With Your Partner Before Marriage Worth It?
Should You Move in With Your Significant Other? So, you’ve found the love of your life and are contemplating moving in together. It sounds like a dream come true, but before you take the plunge, we want to equip you with information to make the best decision possible. This blog will go over the following: […]
Uncovering the Science Behind Our Hearts’ Decisions – Is Love Really Blind?
The Science of Love: Is it Really Blind? There’s a reason why Shakespeare’s quote, “love is blind,” has stood the test of time. We’ve all been there – head over heels for someone, ignoring all the warning signs and red flags. It’s a phenomenon explored in countless movies, books, and even reality TV shows (hello, Love […]