Category Archives: Relationships
5 Relationship Traps The Mindful Person Doesn’t Fall For
Relationships are not complicated. We make them complicated. Instead of doing the hard self-work necessary to be happy on our own, we choose to believe that relationships require magic ingredients. These are five things we tend to perpetuate as relationship “fact” that erode our chances of finding long-term partnership. 1. “Fighting is healthy.” Think about why fights happen.…
12 things we don’t say often enough
I strongly believe that small things can make big changes. Sometimes, it takes only these few words to put a smile on another person’s face. If we all said these 12 things more often, we would all be happier and at peace. 1. “I love you” There is a beautiful poem by a Polish priest…
What I learnt from my divorce
Some days ago I met my colleague, with whom I met last time more than three years ago. We had a business meeting together and then after it was finished she came to me asking to talk privately. She said: Elena, I have a very personal question to you… Hope you can share an answer…
The pain you’re feeling after the break up is probably the worst thing ever. But it also opens the door to something so much better.
My recent break up has been the most painful experience of my life. I went through depression and even hurt myself physically. Since then I’ve read tons of books on relationships and self-love. I tried various healing practices. Slowly, I started emerging out of it, feeling more positive and in control of my life. Despite…
The pain of a break up
When you are the one who still has feelings… The one who hasn’t moved on… while he started dating somebody new. This is the story of that pain. As I write this, tears are dripping down my cheeks… I’m 28. Last year I met an amazing guy. I fell in love. It was the first…
Why you should stop expecting your relationship to “work out”
The time since my break-up has been probably the most intense lesson on life, love and myself. I travelled deep inside my heart to understand what I truly want. To understand what love is. And how come in 28 years of my life I never truly allowed it in my life. I became aware of…
“I felt nothing…”
Through all my life I had problems with men… from “outside” I always looked as going out and having fun with boys, but inside I was always feeling deep sadness and loneliness… I was always waiting for someone who can bring me joy and happiness.. who will save me from daily routine.. who will take…
Mistakes I made in my relationship
It was my first relationship. It took me 27 years to finally allow myself to open up and be vulnerable. I met a man who, for the first time in my life, showed me that it’s safe. And what rewards wait if I do. I was very happy, like never before. It was all new,…
Love isn’t something that just happens to you. You make a conscious decision when you choose to love.
I remember that one day, when my boyfriend and I were lying in bed. It was within the first few months of our relationship and we were crazy in love. He asked me this: What if one day we don’t feel like this anymore? What if the excitement and passion are gone? I never understood…
How To Forgive If You Don’t Want To
Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as revenge, with an increased ability to wish the offender well. -> American Psychological Association. Forgiveness: A Sampling of Research Results.”. If you’re looking for inner peace, than…
