Think of a few people you highly admire. Have you ever thought about what they have in common? Have you ever wondered what makes you admire them in the first place? As Paloma Cantero-Gomez explained in Forbes, This definition might make you think of someone living a perfect life in a perfect house, driving a fancy car, making eight figures per year; however, what usually these people have in common are some traits that inevitably lead them to success — and that most of us tend to admire....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that The Truly Charming may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. Saying I love you is easy, but the language of love is made up of more than those three little words. If only it were that simple! For our relationships to thrive, we have to be able to communicate how we want to be loved and, at the same time, interpret how to give love so that someone else can receive it....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Last year, my friend Emma was dating a guy, Liam, for whom she was head over heels. They were living in the same neighborhood, but they used to only see each other once every two weeks. Liam was particularly busy at work and he said that was the reason he couldn’t spend more time with Emma....

Whether this is your first date or it’s just a night out with your spouse, since you’re here, I’m pretty sure you want it to be unique and romantic. Best Date Ideas in Miami, According to Local Experts What follows are some of the best things you can do in this magical city. 1. Rent a Boat A boat charter with a local professional captain is an excellent date idea (for a day date, particularly) in Miami!...

To love someone who we can see and touch every day is precious, but there’s something extraordinarily powerful about loving someone across any distance. Long-distance relationships are not for the faint of heart. They require enormous reserves of courage, patience, love, and trust. They require devotion, communication, and a commitment to making it work. Without these ingredients, the connection can be easily broken. Here are just a few of the challenges long-distance couples have to overcome....

“I’m probably going to request a sabbatical leave, so I will be able to focus on what I love, writing.” “That’s amazing. Tell me more. How many months are you going to request?” A few weeks ago, I had this conversation with a friend of mine, Marta. She is one of my best friends. One thing I love about her is she’s always genuinely interested in whatever I share with her....

Chances are that somewhere in your travels across the internet, you’ve already stumbled upon this term. And you have probably wondered what it means. What Is an Alpha Female? The Main Traits of an Alpha Woman What follows are the main qualities alpha females tend to have in common. 1. She Knows Exactly What She Wants The alpha lady knows exactly what she wants and goes after it. Always. She has a clear life purpose and doesn’t let anything nor anyone distract her....

There tend to be two camps of people when it comes to Public Displays of Affection (PDA) and relationships. There are those who are all for it and those who think it’s seriously inappropriate. And there aren’t many who fall into a middle camp. To understand why this subject is so divisive, we need to talk about what a PDA is and some general etiquette for use. Public Displays of Affection (PDA) Meaning Public Displays of Affection, or PDAs, occur when a couple gets intimate in public....

Think of relationships as salads. If you want to make a healthy and tasty salad, you need more than one ingredient. For example, you can add some tomatoes, then some lettuce, corn, onions, olives, cilantro and peppers. Then you can add some salt, so the salad won’t be bland. You might also use some lemon, lime, or vinegar to add some acidity. Balancing flavor is both a science and an art....

A few months ago I met a friend from college, Jenny, who used to be the “relationship expert” in our group. She told me about a relationship she had after college that ended up being the most horrific experience of her life. Jenny also told me that after one year of introspection, she now understands that it became a highly unhealthy relationship because she was being a toxic girlfriend. It was shocking to know how someone like her who’s so passionate about self-improvement could be a toxic partner....

He’s comfortable with being the second-in-command to a more powerful alpha. But there’s more to this type of man than just a person standing in the shadows. What is a Beta Male? A beta male is considered the second most important in the hierarchy of male archetypes. The alpha male is considered the leader. The beta male is lesser known, but it doesn’t mean he’s not as important. You probably know at least one beta male in your life....

If you’ve ever dealt with someone who interrupts you as soon as you start a sentence, you probably know how frustrating it can be. They say most people are bad listeners, and that people with good listening skills are quite rare. The reality is listening skills exist along a continuum, and not as something you either have or you don’t, meaning that some people are excellent listeners, some are terrible, while some others stand somewhere in the middle....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Last week, I visited my best friend Anaya’s place for her mother’s birthday. The very next day Anaya’s boyfriend called her for a short drive. She was out for about two hours and came back home with tear in her eyes but went straight to her room....

Crushes are so appropriately named. In the beginning, realizing you like someone comes with a rush of positive feelings. This part usually doesn’t last. Crushes then take on anxiety as the weight of longing and the uncertainty of the other person’s feelings come crashing down on you. On the one hand, it can be fun to have that spark. You can enjoy your daydreams and live in hope of a deeper, romantic connection....

Bestselling author Travis Bradberry explains that personality traits exist along a continuum, and the vast majority of us aren’t introverts or extroverts — we fall somewhere in the middle. And the word ambivert is used to define people who don’t lean too heavily in either direction. Ambivert Meaning As psychotherapist Ken Page explains: “Many of us are ambiverts to some degree, and all of us are located somewhere along the spectrum between introversion and extroversion....

Some of us hate to cancel, no matter what the circumstances. Others feel an immense amount of relief after canceling plans, even if they were looking forward to them. Canceling plans is difficult for many of us because we feel like we are disappointing our loved ones. And some of us even worry that the other party doesn’t believe our excuse. But remember that things happen, people get sick or unexpected work rears its ugly head....

A few days ago, a friend of mine sent a video in a WhatsApp group I’m part of. He wrote: “Amazing, watch it, you’ll love it.” It was a 12-minutes Ted Talk where Robert Waldinger, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, talked about the longest study on happiness. In particular, Waldinger explained that the happiest people, tend to be the ones who have good relationships. Also, he explained that what determines the quality of our lives is not the quantity of our relationships but their quality....

I wake up wrecked. This time, it’s not from insomnia or drinking the night before. I’m left with the remnants of a dream where I am visited by ghosts of lovers past. One lover anyway. You’ve probably been there. It can be painful for the subconscious mind to dredge up the past and make it feel present again. There are many spiritual reasons to explain why you might be dreaming about your ex....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Relationships are not always simple. Sometimes they start off great, sometimes they last long, and some other times the spark slowly fades. Most of the times it’s a matter of compatibility. What happens sometimes is we think our partner is becoming distant because they feel worried for things that have nothing to do with our relationship....

“I thought the date went well. Then she disappeared. I don’t get it.” Weeks ago, I was talking to a friend who had been on a date with a girl he really liked. He said he thought things had gone wonderfully. However, after the date, this girl ghosted him for apparently no reason. These things happen. Oftentimes two people are simply not a good match — so they stop dating....