We see the words “Arguing is great for our relationships”; our first instinct is to reject the concept. Why? The word “Argue” has become a bad word. We believe it’s the absence of logic, and nothing will get accomplished. Causing us to keep our thoughts to ourselves, retreat in solitude, and avoid conflict. Then, we…

What Is Best Practice In Relationships? What is Best Practice in Relationships? I understand why people say they are “hundred percent” looking to connect with another “hundred percent.” However, we are always a percentage smaller than perfection because portions fluctuate through our soundnesses and shortcomings. We are at our best with a village, like-minds who…

The Four Fundamental Roles Of Village In Accountable Relationships. We recommend you have the foundation of four fundamental roles of a village: The Leader, The Protector, The Manager, and The Nurturer. Everyone has these traits and qualities based on the room they are in or what roles are missing from their lives. Yet, what makes…

Emotional Intelligence in relationships is a process. It is essential to build accountable relationships. Emotional Intelligence is a term many people have heard, maybe even researched, and studied. Yet, how many people understand the process? Well, in this blog, we are going to do just that. It defines Emotional Intelligence and explains the process and…

When sitting and watching a television series, I heard someone say, “if it doesn’t succeed, someone is going to have to pay.” We take this same approach with our relationships. We say, “I have been heartbroken before, so prove you are different.” We don’t factor in the other person in has also been hurt. Maybe…

What are Accountable Relationships? Accountable Relationships are relationships governed by choosing to honor agreements. They are primarily Friends, Romantic Partners, and Co-parents. These are all relationships we consciously choose. However, you can have an accountable relationship with a relative, but only when you build a friendship component.   What Is The Difference Between An Accountable…

Throughout all our relationships, we are in consistent flux. Defining the terms of our affinities will clarify the bonds. So, what are these four ways to interconnect with each other? The four types of relationships are Transactional, Reciprocal, Necessity, and Convenience. Knowing and understanding them is vital to navigating our connections. So, Let’s further discuss…

First Dates – Four Ways To Build A Strong Foundation   First Dates are not tricky if you aren’t trying to be tricky. When people say, “be yourself on the first date.” They mean allowing others to get to know you. Tell them who you were, who you are, and who you want to be!…

Four Forms of Relationship Manipulation Four Forms of Relationship Manipulation in accountable relationships Relationships take having the mentality that we are in this together. The health of any relationship hinges on our ability to remain on the same page. How do we stay on the same page? Transparency! Our ability to keep our Loved ones…

How Committed Are You To Your Opinions? Every human being has thoughts, but what would the world look like if everyone remained firm in their opinions. How committed are you to your opinion? The goal of this blog is to explore that question. In the opening sentence, I asked what the world would look like…