100 Percent About Love

A few years ago, I was talking to my friend and colleague Dr. Daniel Siegel, a leader in the field of interpersonal neurobiology. We were discussing how and why people find themselves stuck in certain relationship patterns. Dr. Siegel explained that our brains are actually wired to recreate conditions from our past. Our early experiences help lay down neural networks that, on a synaptic level, lead us to later stimulate an environment that will give us feedback that’s familiar. Even when our early attachments were strained and fraught with difficulty, we are primed to elicit these same patterns from future relationships. “This happens automatically, generating a way of being in the world,” said Dr. Siegel. “You create your own nightmare. You recreate your past.” This cerebral reality doesn’t mean that we’re all doomed. “When we look at the connection between the brain and the mind and relationships, you actually see a window of opportunity for transformation,” said Dr. Siegel. People c...

  In our day and age, the concept of true love seems unrealistic, unattainable and, quite frankly, like something from a fairy tale. But what if we told you that it exist and you might have already found it? After reading this, you will be able to tell whether your partner truly loves you. What is true love? The answer to this question differs from person to person, but most people agree that it is the feeling of complete unwavering fondness and devotion to the person you hold most dear. Finding true love is often one of the most important things for some people, and when they finally do find it, they seem like the happiest people in the world. But how do you know if the person you are with thinks of you as ‘The One’? How to know a true love from a simple fleeting infatuation or momentary passion? This is almost never easy, but we are going to try to make this process just a bit simpler for you. As it is usually very hard to tell what most men are feeling, today, we are going to be...

  You screwed up, and now you’re in a bind: Do you keep quiet or confess? It’s a complex dilemma without a one-size-fits-all solution. “There are no universal rules about coming clean,” says Michele Weiner-Davis, M.S.W., a Colorado-based marriage therapist. “For some couples, the truth can help them begin to heal in an honest and open way.” In other cases, though, it can lead to a painful breakup, she says. Here, marriage counsellors explain how to determine which course of action you should choose—and how to minimise the damage for both you and your partner. WHEN YOU SHOULD CONFESS THAT YOU CHEATED A single moment of weakness is one thing. But a long-term affair—especially one where you develop feelings for the other person—needs to be discussed with your partner, says Weiner-Davis. Ask yourself these three questions, suggests Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., cex and relationship therapist and author of  The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity . Do you t...

  Ever wondered what makes the difference between a bad fling and a perfect relationship? These 15 relationship tips for women will show you the way! Being a single woman in a world full of couples and hitched folks can be rather annoying, especially if you’re looking for the one in all the wrong places. It may even leave you wondering if you’re just unlucky, especially if all your friends seem to be dating somebody who seems perfect. Have you been dating a string of guys, all of who seem perfect to begin with, only to find that they’re just so wrong for you? Relationship tips for single women If you’re having a hard time finding Mr. Right in the long list of the wrong guys, here are 15 simple relationship tips for women that can help you understand guys and their mind better, and even help you bring out your best dating side in no time. #1 Don’t think so much!  When you’re single, it’s easy to get caught up in thoughts and wonder why you aren’t finding the right person, when ...

  There are certain ways you can enjoy your wedding day to very fullest when it finally comes. These are some of those ways. You have planned, organised, analysed your spreadsheets, worked with your coordinator, finalised details and checked off your list. The big day is almost here. Are you ready to make sure you soak it all into the fullest? You’ve heard it before, but it really is true it’ll fly by! We’ve got a few tips to make sure all your planning and hard work is put to good use and you enjoy every moment of your big day. 1. Leave your phone behind.  You’ve hired a professional photographer, everyone you love is there with you leave the digital distraction in your hotel room! 2. Remember to eat and hydrate.  Don’t forget to have a small snack and lots of water, especially if you’re getting married outdoors in the heat and/or plan on drinking later in the evening. 3. Hire (at least) a day-of coordinator.  Don’t want to worry about the caterer showing up late, o...

Men are visual creatures and this perhaps inform the reason why most want the light on. Science has proved it and, in the same vein, supported the claim that women are simply complex and determining the traits that attracts them is as complex as they are. However, what women want is actually fairly forthright. For a lot of women, physicality is not everything. Women want a man brimming with brains and emotional depth to a certain extent. While you might not always feel like the total package, or even know what that entails, here are a number of personality traits women often seek in serious partners. Aptitude Intelligence goes beyond the books and business acumen. A man who is knowledgeable at his craft, be it selling commercial real estate or mixing cocktails, will be seen as $exy. Women are captivated by challenge, and a man that has the will to challenge himself to any level offers them an opportunity to learn something and motivation to challenge themselves. Charisma Wit and humour...