Separation Anxiety

It feels so good at first: someone is seducing you, telling you you’re perfect, lavishing gifts and experiences on you, and then it shifts. We go over the traits of love bombers, how they begin with praise and then end with manipulation and control. While not all love bombers become emotionally abusive, experts say to be wary of a partner who resents your boundaries, personal interests or friendships.

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A researcher in the science of happiness has written a book that teaches us all how to feel more loved. Professor Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky says previous research on happiness has focused on the love we feel FOR others, but she makes the argument that what truly makes us happy is the love we feel FROM others. How do we get that feeling? By changing our conversations. If we intentionally have conversations where we listen to learn, wher...

We had a blast going over the latest dating trend making the rounds on social media: eventationships.  It’s described as an agreement between two singles who commit to being each other’s plus ones, especially around wedding season. Sounds like the exact plot of the 2005 rom com “The Wedding Date” starring Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, however it’s now a thing…. Or was it always?  ...

This is a fascinating conversation spawned from a Yahoo article this week that details the small, and sometimes invisible signs your relationship is done. Having lived through breakups and divorces, these seven signs were eye opening and validating. The first and most notable sign: the arguing stops. Experts say the last year of a relationship is often the calmest one on record. We go over the other signs, like who is the first per...

Grammy winning singer and Oscar nominated actress Ariana Grande should be enjoying her multiple recent successes: from the “Wicked” movies to her world tour, to her newly released studio album and what was going to be a starring role on the West End in London. Instead, the 33-year-old released a statement that she will no longer be gracing that London stage and instead will be taking a step back from the public eye afte...

News this week that two of Hollywood’s most famous actors both have children who dropped their last names: Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Suri Cruise has changed her name to her mother’s middle name, now going by Suri Noelle. Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter Vivenne has joined older sister and two other siblings in legally dropping Pitt from her name as well. We go over other celebrity kids who dropped their famous father...

This was a shocking headline, apparently more than 25% percent of couples who travel either employ or endorse, airport divorcing their partners come vacation time. Some just part ways through the security lines, others meet up at the gate, but there are some couples who take it to the extreme and don’t meet back up until baggage claim at their destination. We talk through the why’s and the who’s of it all and what...

TikTok is going crazy over a voice memo posted to the social media site, purportedly sent from a man ahead of a planned second date with a woman he just met. T.J. questions the validity of the voice memo, but regardless of its validity, it’s sparked an interesting debate online. While having someone disclose their sexual intentions in advance is generally regarded as a good thing, it was presented as an ultimatum rather than ...

We wrote a recent article on Yahoo about how much we share as a couple, and what we keep separate. As we discussed our philosophy that sharing should come from a place of confidence, not surveillance, there is a constant debate among couples on how much is too much. From locations to  passwords, bank accounts to social media, hell even beauty products, what does it all say about the state of your relationship?

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A heartbreaking, yet beautiful love story is emerging out of Arkansas. 24-year-old Arkansas police officer Fred Marsh proposed to his girlfriend of three years and then went on a canoe trip with another couple to celebrate. Within hours of his proposal, his brand new fiancée, Hailey,  struggled while in the water and Marsh immediately jumped into the river to push her towards the canoe, and to safety.  Unfortunately, Mars...

A new survey shockingly reveals just how many couples would leave their partner for a lottery jackpot.  It even breaks down the results, state by state. We all know financial issues are often listed as the number one cause of most arguments, tension and even divorce. We go over some insightful advice from a financial relationship expert on the conversation you need to have with your partner today!

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We are all guilty of using passive aggressive phrases and behaviors, and we’ve all experienced them too. We break down why we are passive aggressive and name some of the worst phrases out there.  The best part of the episode, we give you the alternative phrase to say and we are willing to bet, if you can make the switch to directly communicate your feelings, it will improve every relationship in your life. 

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Rabid fans have overreacted to what they deem as ‘bad behavior’ by Love Islander Zach Georgiou, effectively shutting down his TikTok account for part of the day on Tuesday. A group of fans banded together to falsely “report” Zach’s account, which spurred Season 8 winner, Trinity,  to publicly defend him, telling her followers to stop the hate and ignorant comments. A new article in Harper&rsq...

The internet is going crazy over Alex Sunny, who told TikTok she is moving to Afghanistan to be with her husband, whom she met online 2 years ago. Sunny has only met her husband in real life for 12 days, and because of the U.S. ban on Afghan citizens, she says she’s decided to move there so they can finally live together. Her posts are getting millions and millions of views with comments ranging from real concern and warnings...

We did not see that one coming. After an episode filled with some reflections on family day and some heartfelt excitement about taking each relationship outside the villa, ‘Love Island’ producers broke up the emotion with another disgusting food challenge that even had the islanders gagging along with the rest of America. Sardines and mayonnaise…. WHY? Then things turned serious after take out family dinner, as f...

It didn’t seem possible earlier in the week, after a contentious back and forth between Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry over whether the Prince was invited to overnight at the Palace while he was in London.  Despite the public ugliness of that dispute, and the fact that Harry was denied security for his family while in the UK, somehow a reunion was arranged for the estranged family.  Buckingham Palace confirmed K...

It’s always a heartwarming and emotional day at the villa when family members show up for the islanders to give them support, love, and some insight into their newly formed relationships. While Bryce’s grandma stole the show, adding a little sass and humor to the reunion, it was Sincere’s Dad who added the spice. He came in hot, along with Melanie’s sister, to let Sincere know his behavior on the show toward...