In the heat of conflicts, the mind often becomes a launchpad for disagreements, brewing animosity and contempt, which makes it hard to give way for real solutions. These accumulating misunderstandings gradually erode the relationships and we must stay mindful.   Mindfulness is the ability to be aware of the present moment and what is important, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's reactions and tendencies. It involves active listening, emotional regulation, and deep

When we think of an ideal relationship, many of us fall into the pursuit of perfection. We want our partner to be perfect in reality as they are on paper. A relationship that avoids conflicts, is effortless, and straight out of a movie. People chase the perfection they often see in the media. But a healthy relationship is not the absence of mistakes. Most often, it is messy, rough, uneven and sometimes hopeless.   Think of a relationship as a dance. You might not get it right

The modern dating scene has highlighted the reality of being caught in a never-ending cycle of casting calls. We walk into dates and even long-term relationships carrying a script and auditioning for the role of the perfect partner. We measure ourselves against societal standards of how we should look, how much we should earn for a living, or how we should behave during the first family meeting. However, true intimacy cannot begin until we understand what self-acceptance is.