Fully known. Fully loved.
Authenticity is about being true to who you really are; who you were created to be. It’s tempting to pretend so that we don’t risk anything, but only risky vulnerability will get you intimacy.
Navigating Conflict With Love
All relationships, once they reach a certain level of intimacy, will have conflict. You can't avoid this. It's normal. What matters is how well you handle it and how quickly you repair.
When you handle conflict well, it can actually help you create more emotional connection and understanding.
2 Must-Haves for a Great Relationship
Creating a happy and healthy relationship can feel confusing at times.
I think much of it can be broken down into two simple parts:
Passion + Friendship
How I found what makes me happy
What makes you happy?
For me it's when I'm doing what I love and feeling free. I've always been the type of person that needed freedom in order to create and do what I know I'm meant to do which is to write and help others on their journey through life.
What makes love thrive?
Studies show that the happiest relationships AND happiest individuals are those that prioritize caring for the other. Participants in these studies had an overall increase in their sense of happiness and well-being as they cared for and supported their partner.
Loving Intensely but with Boundaries- One artist’s thoughts
Most of us want to be loved by someone. Because of this, we often put up with things we don’t like. We settle. We overlook it when our partner is dismissive of our needs, doesn’t have time for us, won’t make us a priority, or even when they are abusive. We do this because, sometimes, it’s beautiful.