Lazy Love Hearing "I love you" may soothe us in the moment, but it's often the easy part of a relationship. Love is a blessing and a beautiful beginning, but that's when the deeper work starts. A common romantic view is that love alone will carry us through every rough patch. Yet experience-and research-suggests otherwise. Love doesn't automatically or magically create the emotional safety and connection required for a relationship to thrive.
it's normal for one's sexual desire to wane after one or two years of dating, said Andrea Seiferth, a psychologist who works as a couple's therapist in Hamburg. A cocktail of hormones plays a big role in this , said Seiferth. They increase our sex drive at the start of a relationship but as relationships progress, a hormone called oxytocin, which fosters social bonding, becomes more pronounced.
When the mere thought of raising an issue with a loved one fills you with dread, you are likely experiencing confrontation anxiety. Yet, navigating through confrontations is crucial for sustaining a loving and genuine bond. Our research shows that when conflicts are addressed in a healthy way, they can actually draw you closer, fostering deeper understanding and trust. Let's explore how you can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, paving the way for richer, more fulfilling connections.