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Top 5 Romantic Destinations
Thinking about taking a romantic holiday? There are tons of destinations options out there, from towns with historical significance and exciting nightlife to cities with picturesque landscapes and local romantic legends. In order to truly have a relaxing and romantic time you’ll need to find the best destination that fits you as a couple. Though [...]
A Friendship Worth Saving?
Is one of your friendships on the brink of collapsing? Do you feel that the two of you are drifting apart? There are Mindful Mates® ways to put the pieces back together again and save your friendship. While it’s true that some friendships somehow reach a dead end, others are hurt by destructive behaviors. For [...]
Three Tips to Make the Best Romantic Impression
First dates are all about making romantic connections with another person, and unfortunately, you don’t have a lot of time to impress. Studies show that we form our first impressions about another person within the first seven to 17 seconds. And while a great sense of humor or a stellar personality is important, experts say [...]
Make Everyday a Day of Love
By: Erin Kurt, B.Ed., author, renowned parenting expert, and founder of Erinparenting.com The red hearts make us feel like love and happiness is all around. We see images of couples hugging and gazing into each other’s eyes and we want that. We go shopping at beautifully decorated stores and envision making our loved one feel special [...]
S.A.D. on Valentine’s Day
During this time of year, love and romance seems to be the topic of every conversation. That’s great for committed couples, but what about those happy and not-so-happy singles? Fortunately, there is Singles Awareness Day. Individuals celebrate their singlehood with holidays known as Anti-Valentine’s Day or Single Awareness Day (with the unfortunate acronym of S.A.D.). [...]
Love is Good for Your Health
It’s well known that a healthy dose of self-love can have a positive impact on your life, but that’s not all. Studies show that sharing love with others can also be good for our health. It’s been found that people in lasting, loving relationships have a better quality of life than their single counterparts. Married [...]
Surviving a long distance relationship
February, the month of love, is upon us and unfortunately there will be millions of couples who’ll have to celebrate apart. Plenty of people give long distance relationships a shot, hoping that the absence will make their hearts grow fonder. But do these relationships really stand a chance? It depends on the couple. Long distance [...]
Couples that Plan Together, Stay Together
Life goals can help you grow as an individual; they give your career a boost, build your self-esteem, and help you accomplish new tasks in a new year. But this is only the beginning. Goals can help strengthen your romantic relationship as well. Some experts say that romantic relationships are like businesses. For instance, we [...]
Are You Ready to Move-In Together?
Moving in together is a crucial step in a relationship. If you’re considering doing this there are Mindful steps that you can take to ensure that your new life together is a success. Most couples consider moving in together as the perfect test for marriage. The Annual Review of Sociology reports that “55 percent of [...]
Prevent Heartaches by Working on Your Relationship
Though many of us strive to build stronger bonds temptation may still linger on. Cheating continues to damage many relationships, but mindful living steps can help prevent it. The recent news of the extramarital affair between General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA, and his biographer Paula Broadwell has become a media sensation. Recently, [...]
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