Building Lasting Love

Maintaining passion in a long-term relationship isn’t always easy—but it’s possible with the right mindset and intentional habits. In this episode of Building Lasting Love, I’m sharing two insights that will help you keep the spark alive and deepen your connection with your partner. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, learning how to express desire, […]

Discover practical relationship advice to become a better partner. Learn how to clarify your values, seek constructive feedback, and grow together in your relationship. Let me guess… You did it again. You forgot to get milk on your way home. You blew up during a fight and snapped at your partner, even though you promised

When most people hear “intimacy,” they think of physical closeness—sex, touch, passion. But real intimacy goes deeper. It’s about feeling safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Emotional intimacy is what holds a relationship together long after the physical spark shifts. You can sleep beside someone every night and still feel alone.

Arguments are inevitable in any close relationship. But how you fight matters far more than what you fight about. Some couples argue and come out feeling closer. Others argue and feel like strangers afterward. The difference often comes down to one thing: fighting fair. Fighting fair doesn’t mean avoiding all conflict. It means handling disagreements

When couples struggle, one of the first things to break down is communication. It’s not always shouting or arguing—more often, it’s silence. Short replies. Surface-level conversations. Talking only about to-do lists, bills, and dinner. Eventually, one or both partners feel like they’re living side by side, not truly with each other. This shift usually doesn’t

Every couple experiences a shift. That early excitement eventually gives way to routines, responsibilities, and comfort. And while comfort is good, it can sometimes feel like the spark has faded. But losing the “butterflies” doesn’t mean something’s wrong—it just means your relationship has entered a new phase. The good news is, connection can absolutely be

When it comes to improving your relationship, most people think of grand gestures—weekend getaways, anniversary surprises, or expensive gifts. But often, it’s the small, everyday habits that truly shape the strength and depth of your connection. Small acts done consistently matter. Things like making eye contact when your partner is speaking, offering a genuine compliment,

When you’ve been together for a while, it’s easy to fall into routines. You wake up, work, do chores, go to sleep—and repeat. Life becomes practical, efficient… and kind of boring. What often disappears in long-term relationships isn’t love—it’s playfulness. And without it, everything starts to feel like work. Playfulness doesn’t mean acting silly all

For a lot of couples, emotional intimacy is harder than physical intimacy. Touch might come easy, but talking openly? That’s where things get uncomfortable. We’re not always taught how to name our feelings, let alone share them with someone else. But emotional closeness is what gives a relationship depth—and makes the connection feel safe and

When you’re juggling work, errands, responsibilities, and maybe even kids, emotional closeness can quietly slip away. You’re still in the same space, but it starts to feel like you’re living side by side—not really together. That slow drift doesn’t always show up as a big fight or meltdown. Sometimes it’s just silence, feeling disconnected, or