Archive for the 'Romantic Relationships' Category

Reader Question: How Can a Marriage Heal from Depression?

Recently, I received a question from Stacey about how a marriage can recover after her depression traumatized both her and her husband.
Stacey writes:
I have a history of depression. I have been treated through counseling and medication a number of times, but the weakness is still there.
For over four years I was in a committed relationship, [...]

How to Get Ready to Meet Your Soulmate (Digest)

Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on preparing yourself for an encounter with your soulmate.

Here are 4 areas in which you can work on to become a person fit, ready and available for an encounter with your soulmate.

Be Self Sufficient. If you’re looking to fill your loneliness, you’ll only find [...]

How to Get Ready to Meet Your Soulmate

Looking for that special someone? Finding a soulmate remains a formidable challenge for many of us. The good news, however, is that it’s possible. Many of us have found that someone. Here’s my take on how I prepared myself for that special encounter.
In a hurry? Read the digest version.

No, [...]

Reader Question: Why Am I Still Thinking about a Past Romance?

The other day, I received a question from Vivian, a married woman in her 30s.  She is a bit consumed by her curiosity about her past romantic interest, so she asked me what I think about it.
Here is her story, and my response, printed with her permission.  (Names and details are changed to protect privacy)
Hello, [...]

How I Found My Soulmate

After writing about how to tell if the person you’re seeing is your soulmate, I have been wanting to write about how to find a soulmate.
Except, I’ve been married for almost 12 years. My wife and I met at the ripe old age of 19 and 18, and we’ve been seeing each other for [...]

How to Tell If the Person You’re Seeing Is Your Soulmate

This article is specifically for those who are in a long-term romantic relationship, and is wondering if you’ve found your “soulmate” — the person to spend the rest of your life with. A lot of fear and trepidation goes into that consideration. These guidelines can cut through the haze and help you figure [...]