Tag: commitment
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Q&A: Is long-term commitment about constant passion, or about choosing each other even when passion fades?
Answer- Passion is only one part, that’s the physical attraction, the flirting, the affection, the chemistry that makes you want to be close. It usually shows up fast and strong, but here’s the catch, passion can also fade quickly. When it does, it sometimes feels like withdrawal, irritability, sadness, or even that “something’s missing” feeling.…
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The Triangular Theory of Love: Which Type Are You In?
When most people hear the phrase love triangle, they think drama, like one person caught between two lovers. But in psychology, the idea of a love triangle means something totally different. Psychologist Robert Sternberg came up with a theory that love has three key ingredients: Commitment – the decision to stick with someone Intimacy –…
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Wednesdays Q&A: He Says He Loves Me, But Won’t Commit — What Does That Mean?
What is the meaning if my boyfriend saying this “I am just looking at the reality of life, we are never going to get married. That doesn’t mean I don’t love you, but it does mean that we can’t be together anymore” https://open.substack.com/pub/jussuzie/p/wednesdays-q-and-a-he-says-he-love?r=61fylh&utm_medium=ios
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Vibe Check or Red Flag? How to Vet a Date Before Catching Feelings.
open.spotify.com/episode/1zuXWmPC9fJP5UKMg5hwp6 Testing resilience might look like seeing how someone handles conflict, long-distance, emotional vulnerability, or boundaries—not to manipulate them, but to understand their capacity to stay grounded and grow through challenges.
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How Stability Shapes Confidence.
Stability… it’s one of those things you don’t always notice until it’s gone. I grew up in a safe environment. There was structure. Predictability. It gave me a baseline of confidence a sense that the world was manageable. That I could trust it and trust myself. But when that environment became unstable, everything changed. Suddenly,…
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Sometimes being lost in the dark is part of the journey.
Sometimes being lost in the dark is part of the journey. Maybe your routines have become too familiar, too rigid holding you in a cycle that no longer feels alive. This darkness, though uncomfortable, isn’t here to punish you. It’s making space. In the quiet and the unknown, a new vision is forming one that…
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Structure vs. Authenticity
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the tension between structure and authenticity how one can support the other, but also how easily structure can get in the way of my true expression. There’s comfort in structure. It gives me a plan, a rhythm, a sense of direction. When I’m overwhelmed or unsure where to start, having…
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The Sacred Trade: Earthly Loss for Divine Gain
When you’re called to begin a spiritual journey, it often involves a process of shedding—releasing anything that has limited your growth or held you back. This could include material possessions, familiar routines, or even relationships that no longer align with your higher purpose. While these changes may feel like painful losses in the physical world,…
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When Affection Fades: Money Is Never Enough.
I’ve come to understand why so many relationships, including marriages, eventually come to an end. It’s often because we unknowingly base the value of those relationships on tangible things shared routines, financial stability, physical presence, or material gestures like gifts and vacations. These things, while meaningful, can fade or change with time. But true connection…