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Topics: Select a topic... All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ## [*Celebrate Valentine's Day with Romantic Ideas and Ways to Nurture Your Love*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/celebrate-valentines-day-with-romantic-ideas-and-ways-to-nurture-your-love) February 02, 2022 [![Celebrate Valentine's Day with Romantic Ideas and Ways to Nurture Your Love](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple-Hiding-Behing-Heart-Shape-And-Kissing-Each-Other-909550090_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Couple-Hiding-Behing-Heart-Shape-And-Kissing-Each-Other-909550090_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/celebrate-valentines-day-with-romantic-ideas-and-ways-to-nurture-your-love) 'Tis the month for celebrating love. It's something we all crave yet can sometimes be put on the back burner. However, cultivating healthy relationships requires regular attention, and Valentine's Day is an excellent time to jump-start these intentions. So, we've gathered some ideas for a romantic celebration, as well as ways for couples to nurture their love, not just on cupid's day, but every day. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/celebrate-valentines-day-with-romantic-ideas-and-ways-to-nurture-your-love) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Love Deliberately Like a Grandmaster Plays Chess*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-deliberately-like-a-grandmaster-plays-chess) January 12, 2022 [![Love Deliberately Like a Grandmaster Plays Chess](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chess1-1.jpg?width=600&name=Chess1-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-deliberately-like-a-grandmaster-plays-chess) What if you approached love like a chess grandmaster—strategic, intentional, and always thinking three moves ahead?  When I was growing up, my oldest brother was a national chess champion. He taught me a lot about the game, and chess taught me about the game of life. Chess is an extraordinarily complex game with unlimited possibilities. For example, after only three moves apiece, there are more than 10 million possible placement combinations of the pieces! Each decision made in chess paves the way to success or failure, just as in life and relationship. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-deliberately-like-a-grandmaster-plays-chess) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Marriage Proposal Statistics: Fun Facts and Surprising Stats*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-proposal-statistics-fun-facts-and-surprising-stats) November 18, 2021 [![Marriage Proposal Statistics: Fun Facts and Surprising Stats](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fiances-taking-a-selfie-806217602_2125x1416-compressor-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Fiances-taking-a-selfie-806217602_2125x1416-compressor-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-proposal-statistics-fun-facts-and-surprising-stats) [Whether you’re tying the knot](https://www.thepearlsource.com/blog/tying-the-knot-wedding-statistics/) with the one you love or helping a friend or family member plan their wedding, there are a lot of numbers to get straight in the process. Thankfully, there are tons of statistics to help inform your decision-making and spark creativity. You’ll be surprised by some of the marriage proposal stats! *Estimated reading time: 3 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-proposal-statistics-fun-facts-and-surprising-stats) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Intentional Weddings & Wedding Planning](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/intentional-weddings-wedding-planning) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Successfully Budget as a Couple and Create a Team*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) September 14, 2021 [![How to Successfully Budget as a Couple and Create a Team](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yes-we-have-finished-paying-the-bills-1328622472_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Yes-we-have-finished-paying-the-bills-1328622472_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) A happily-ever-after Hollywood storyline is often depicted as the ultimate relationship, but in real life, creating a long-lasting and thriving relationship takes work—and there are bumps along the way. With the many wonderful experiences, you’ll most likely also face a few tough situations. One of these challenges is commonly centered around finances. When working with couples, finances and spending habits are at the top of the list of disagreements and conflicts. One partner is a spender, and the other is a saver. One is a generous giver, and the other is frugal. And sometimes, one partner \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Best Marriage Advice: An Intentional Marriage Is a Happy Marriage*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-best-marriage-advice-an-intentional-marriage-is-a-happy-marriage) August 12, 2021 [![The Best Marriage Advice: An Intentional Marriage Is a Happy Marriage](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cheerful-Couple-Sitting-On-Fence-Outdoors.-520841216_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Cheerful-Couple-Sitting-On-Fence-Outdoors.-520841216_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-best-marriage-advice-an-intentional-marriage-is-a-happy-marriage) Relationships, like everything, have specific keys and habits that either make them easier, more successful, and happier or harder, less successful, and unhappy. Do you know what relationship habits are needed for a happy marriage? Have you shifted into cruise control in your relationship and only think good intentions, but don’t act on them? Or do you make daily choices and actions to intentionally love your partner? *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-best-marriage-advice-an-intentional-marriage-is-a-happy-marriage) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Improve Communication to Create a Drama-Free Marriage*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) June 21, 2021 [![How to Improve Communication to Create a Drama-Free Marriage](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/I-cant-believe-he-said-that-684876244_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=I-cant-believe-he-said-that-684876244_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) Does your partner ever [accuse you of flirting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-understand-and-overcome-jealousy) with others when there is no evidence to support it? Or [go along with](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-being-compliant-and-a-people-pleaser-destroys-marriages) anything you say, only to resent you for it later? Or are you avoiding necessary but difficult conversations with each other? Relationship drama can be a huge emotional drain, stealing our loving feelings and what could be romantic moments. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*5 Relationship Tips to Help Survive Stressful Times*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-relationship-tips-help-survive-stressful-times) May 10, 2021 [![5 Relationship Tips to Help Survive Stressful Times](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conflict%20for%20a%20young%20couple-97871604_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Conflict%20for%20a%20young%20couple-97871604_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-relationship-tips-help-survive-stressful-times) The last few years have been incredibly challenging for many relationships. Even though the pandemic is in the rearview, spending extended time together unexpectedly and involuntarily acted like a pressure cooker! Relationship vulnerabilities were squeezed out. Conflict and arguing increased. The annoying traits of their partners were magnified; the unpredictability of life was exaggerated. And on top of these relationship issues, some couples discovered they didn't actually "like" their partner under stress and confinement. You’d think that the extra time together would strengthen their \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-relationship-tips-help-survive-stressful-times) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*10 Everyday Ways to Nurture a Loving Partnership*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/10-everyday-ways-to-nurture-a-loving-partnership) March 23, 2021 [![10 Everyday Ways to Nurture a Loving Partnership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NuturePartnership2.jpg?width=600&name=NuturePartnership2.jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/10-everyday-ways-to-nurture-a-loving-partnership) In today's busy world, it doesn't take long for two people in a relationship to become distant or [fall out of love](https://blog.heartmanity.com/falling-out-of-love-and-what-to-do-about-it). If you really think about it, although you live with that person, sleep next to them, eat meals with them, and maybe even talk to them during the day, how much of that connection is mindful and nurturing? Because of the day-in and day-out details of life we are constantly juggling, many times our once romantic relationship can begin to cruise on automatic. As we all know, relationships take time—and sometimes [they feel like too much work](https://blog.heartmanity.com/does-relationship-have-to-be-so-hard). But it doesn't have to be that way; it \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/10-everyday-ways-to-nurture-a-loving-partnership) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Do You Want a Happy Relationship? Develop Healthy Boundaries*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/do-you-want-a-happy-relationship-develop-healthy-boundaries) January 30, 2021 [![Do You Want a Happy Relationship? Develop Healthy Boundaries](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smiling-couple-enjoying-in-the-bar-537718862_Compressed-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Smiling-couple-enjoying-in-the-bar-537718862_Compressed-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/do-you-want-a-happy-relationship-develop-healthy-boundaries) Whether you’ve been with your partner for six months or married for ten years, poor boundaries create dependency and unhappy couples. If you want to develop a healthy and happy relationship, you must each have healthy personal boundaries. Often, we consider boundaries to be something that pushes people away, or we’re afraid that the other person will react negatively or feel hurt. However, healthy boundaries in relationships are a prerequisite to happiness. They define us and what is essential in our lives. Without them, there is too much room for drama. Boundaries help to create a [\[...\]](https://heartmanity.com/drama-free-marriage/) [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/do-you-want-a-happy-relationship-develop-healthy-boundaries) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Spouse—Successfully!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) December 08, 2020 [![How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Spouse—Successfully!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOVE%20sign%20with%20lights_AdobeStock_238736500Compressed-thumb.jpeg?width=600&name=LOVE%20sign%20with%20lights_AdobeStock_238736500Compressed-thumb.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) In love and marriage, we often hold back from being fully honest with our partner, even when it’s important. Maybe we’re afraid that we’ll hurt their feelings, or we’re fearful of their reaction. Or perhaps we think they’ll feel like we’re criticizing them. However, we may also hold on to resentment or anger toward them until it spills over to spoil our fun or warps our everyday interactions.  *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships/page/6) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships/page/4) ### Free Newsletter! 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