Happy Thankful Holidays from the Our Love Company team!

We just passed Thanksgiving and are approaching the winter holidays of family traditions, friendship, and togetherness. We asked the Our.Love team what makes them thankful at the end of 2022

In relationships there are bound to be differences of opinions. In this blog we share some practical ways you can work out these differences and get back to the more loving moments of your relationship!

Apologies are never easy. No matter how small or big the apology, be mindful of your partner’s feelings to make an artful apology.

Touch is more than just a handhold or a hug. Touch has superpowers. Have you ever felt the power of your partner’s touch?

It is self care awareness month! We asked our team what they do to take care of themselves when they need a little R&R. See what they said in this blog!

As life hands you its challenges, wouldn’t you like to know your partner is there for you and has your back when you encounter a roadblock? Your partner wants to know you are there for them, too. Let’s get started!

Support not only strengthens your relationship, but it also makes both partners healthier! Healthy, supportive relationships can help you live longer, deal with stress, be healthier, and feel richer.

We know from the research that couples who sustain a strong physical connection have two things in common 1) they are great friends to one another and 2) they prioritize intimacy.

In vulnerable encounters, partners answer the question, “are you there for me?” Whether your partner is expressing sadness, uncertainty or excitement, you can learn to respond in a way that brings you closer.

Accountability conversations start with empathy. Empathy is at the heart of accountability because it’s what connects us with our partner’s experience.

Happy couples look for opportunities to express appreciation, and research from Dr. John Gottman shows that building a culture of gratitude is an essential part of a healthy relationship.

Shared experiences are, perhaps unsurprisingly, important when it comes to building strong relationships. But not all shared experiences are created equal. Intuitively, we know there is a substantial difference between routine interaction and really connecting.

Curiosity comes naturally in the beginning and is a skill we must practice as the relationship progresses. The perennial process of learning about our partner allows us to fall in love with them again and again. In the end, the excitement of lasting love comes from appreciating our partner for who they are while expressing curiosity about who they’re becoming.

The word ‘vulnerability’ has until recently had a bad rap. It has been associated with terms such as susceptibility, powerlessness, weakness, helplessness, to name a few.

There are seven science-based Love Skills, and corresponding actions you can take to immediately improve the quality of your relationship. Curious? Excellent! You’re already picking up on the first skill.

We can’t control other people or how and when they give us attention and love. However, we can try to control others, for sure, but it likely won’t go well…read part 4 of this four part blog.

We can’t control other people or how and when they give us attention and love. However, we can try to control others, for sure, but it likely won’t go well…read part 3 of this four part blog.

We can’t control other people or how and when they give us attention and love. However, we can try to control others, for sure, but it likely won’t go well…read part 2 of this four part blog.

We can’t control other people or how and when they give us attention and love. However, we can try to control others, for sure, but it likely won’t go well…read part 1 of this four part blog.

When we find someone that we can experience the highs and lows of life with, learn from, teach, cry with, commiserate, eat together, play together…