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October 1, 2023 by Jackson Weiser Military deployments or temporary duty assignments (TDY) can have a significant impact on intimacy within relationships. Being aware of the unique challenges involved can help restore intimacy when your partner returns. When you are away from each other for extended periods of time, emotional distance can occur, communication can break down, and both partners can undergo personal changes. In this article, we’ll explore strategies for cultivating emotional intimacy, reconnecting physically, and dealing with potential relationship changes and issues that arise after deployment or TDY. Rebuilding Intimacy 1. Emotional Distance: Physical separation during deployment, or…

Did you know there are 195+ countries around the world? There are many cultures, languages, traditions and sights to explore. Most countries lie within the boundaries of one of the seven continents, but the largest country in the world spans two. That’s right – Russia is a huge landmass that spanning across Europe and Asiaspanning 11 time zones, with borders stretching from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. Therefore, the question is understandable – is Russia considered part of Europe, Asia or both? Russia: The largest country in the world Russia is almost…

Today, I will discuss how to compromise in a relationship. Compromise is of great importance and often proves to be a major challenge for couples. In this article, I will explore the appropriate conditions compromise, as well as how to effectively participate in it. 5 steps to compromise in your relationship Number one: Understand the concept of compromise. First, let’s define what constitutes a compromise. By definition, a compromise occurs when both partners give up on achieving their desired outcomes. If a partner achieves 100% of his desires, it cannot be considered a compromise. Thus, we can understand a compromise…

Dating and being in a relationship can leave you wondering what to do with your significant other depending on your relationship type. When we are in a new relationship, certain pressures can cause a lot of inner turmoil and we try to cover up or change the shades of ourselves from others. We often hide the true versions of ourselves for fear that if the person we’re really with really knew, the person behind the mask might run away in fear. These masks are inevitably incorporated and transformed into our ideal selves (masks): the version of ourselves that we project…

This post may contain contracted hyperlinks. Read the disclosure page for full details.Looking for a way to have fun as a couple and see how well you and your partner know each other? Playing a game that involves how well you know me questions is always an interesting way to get a little closer! There are a lot of cute couple games that can help you dive a little deeper, like would you rather couple games or I never have relationship questions, but how well do you know me couple questions might take it a little further. Some of these…

New data from OkCupid shows singles who vote in local and midterm elections get more Likes and matchesIn anticipation of National Voter Registration Day on September 20, OkCupid and Vote.org are working together to encourage young people across the country to register to vote and make their voices heard in this year’s midterm elections. Starting in September and running through Election Day in November, OkCupid will direct its users across the United States to Vote.org’s resources to help people register to vote, request an absentee ballotand find their polling station.Register to vote online hereAbout 9 in 10 (86%) of nearly…

That’s not the dead end I’m talking about. What I’m talking about is the emotional traffic jam that occurs in a relationship that has the same accompanying emotions and more – feeling stuck, frustrated or powerless. The holiday season is also a good time to rethink how to approach the impasses that arise in your relationship. In Dr. Gottman’s New York Times bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, points out that 69% of conflict in relationships is about unresolved issues. You would still have them if you married someone else, it would just be a different set…

Ignite the Spark: Increasing Desire in Your Relationship Introduction Are you longing for your relationship to be filled with passion and desire again? Are you longing for the exciting moments of intimacy and connection that came so easily in the beginning? In long-term partnerships, desire will inevitably fade, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rekindle the flame that once burned so brightly. As Alan Watts said, “But the attitude of faith is letting go and becoming open to the truth, whatever it turns out to be.” In this article, we’ll explore practical methods for stimulating desire, promoting intimacy, and creating…

Light but firm, spaghetti – unlike larger spaghetti, delicately textured shellfish, fresh tomato, a chilli and lots of garlic, not to mention a generous touch of Italian crunch Pinot Grigio I bring summer on a plate. I have to admit that I am usually hesitant to cook with wine. Although it brings so much extra flavor and helps with texture, I always wonder if the wine wouldn’t go better in my glass than a pan. But when you’re making a dish like spaghetti alle vongole, a splash of good quality Italian wine makes a huge difference to the food. Dishes…

I have written and spoken extensively about what a wife can do to improve sexual intimacy in her marriage, including ways to redefine what sex means to her, to get into the mood, and off to a good start. But today, I wonder what he can do during sex to ensure that things go smoothly and to receive the pleasure and intimacy he desires. While “sex” can be defined broadly, in this post, I’m dealing with the experience of foreplay, arousal, and then — at some point — intercourse. 1. Search for the pregame you want Kissing. Undressing. Caressing. More…