Petunia Petals

  Love is a many-splendored thing, as the saying goes, but it's also a tricky one. In healthy relationships, love means something different to everyone. Some people see it as a feeling, others as a choice, and still others as a combination of the two. One of the most important things to understand about love in healthy relationships is that it's not always easy. It takes work, compromise, and a willingness to grow and change together. But when it's done right, it can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of our lives. Love in healthy relationships is about more than just butterflies in your stomach or a feeling of euphoria. It's about building a deep connection with someone, based on trust, honesty, and mutual respect. It's about supporting each other through the good times and the bad, and being there for each other no matter what. It's also about understanding that love is not always perfect. There will be disagreements, fights, and moments o...

So my boyfriend and I have been having some disagreements recently about what direction we would like our relationship to move towards. I've always been in open relationships and never really tried monogamy before this relationship. It's no secret that relationships can be hard work. From day-to-day trivial arguments to long-term disagreements, it can often feel like there's no way out of a troubled relationship. But, believe it or not, there is hope.  The first step to repairing a struggling relationship is recognizing that it's not all doom and gloom. No matter how bad things may seem, it's important to remember why you chose to be with this person in the first place. Identifying the positive aspects in the relationship can help both partners focus on what's working and put them in a better position to make things even better. The second step is communications. It's so important to make sure you're both on the same page about how to make things work. F...