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What to Do When She Asks You to Talk About Your Feelings

Everything is fine until she drops the line: “I need you to open up, and tell me how you feel.”

Noooooo!!! Everything crawls into slow motion as you realize what she’s asked of you. You do a lingering blink hoping to get saved by the bell or text or natural disaster.

But there she is when you open your eyes and she still wants you to share your feelings, and if you don’t do it right, she’s gonna get mad or inconceivably sad and d...

6 Steps to Stop an Argument

The scenario: What starts as a simple disagreement escalates into a huge fight. Doors are slammed, harsh words are spoken, and you think: What did I ever see in them?

Once the anger subsides, however, and you see it in the light of day, you can’t help but wonder how the “conversation” went from point A to point B so quickly.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Men and women both make mistakes during an argument that make the other wa...

Top 4 Supplements for Focus in Children and Adults

If you have ever suffered from an inability to focus, whether with full-blown symptoms of what’s commonly considered “ADHD” or a milder version, you probably know the depth of frustration, anxiety, and regret which so often accompanies this condition.

Ironically it is a condition affecting some of the most creative, brilliant, and innovative minds in today’s world.

As a result, millions of children, teens, and adults are overwhel...

We Had a Great Date! Why Won’t He Text Me Back?

Being in a relationship is my favorite thing in the world! Dating? Not so much.

Some dates are good, plenty are awkward, some are bad, but the worst — I mean the WORST — is when you have a great date and then…

CRICKETS.

He never calls or texts you back.

Without MarsVenus gender intelligence, you may think radio silence means he’s not interested, but it’s that very assumption that can ruin everything.

In this post, I’m going to sh...

Do You Have Unreasonable Relationship Expectations?

In the beginning, there is excitement, ease, and flow. He asks questions. He plans dates. He makes sweet gestures of love and appreciation.

You see so much potential for the relationship to grow!
Then, something shifts. You start to question, did I pick the wrong guy?
What changed?

In this post, I share why men and women often have different relationship expectations, how he perceives the situation (hint: he still cares), and how...

MV Quick Tip: What Makes a Man Attracted to a Woman

If you want to spark or regenerate attraction with a man, today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you!

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship(s), it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or create all your dreams at once. That’s why we love to bring you these quick tips. Something accessible you can try on and experiment with. It might be new, it might be a helpful reminder, an...

This Progressive Relaxation Technique Will Calm Your Mind

Many of us are experiencing lots of stress and anxiety these days, and progressive relaxation is a great option that can help.

It is one of a few very practical techniques that can assist you in finding calm and peace. Also known as a “progressive muscular relaxation technique,” it is simple to do. All you need is 8 minutes and a quiet space to practice.

In this post, I’ll walk you step by step through the technique so you can tr...

Could Giving Space in a Relationship Solve Your Problems?

Giving space in a relationship: It feels dangerous. Threatening even.

When you start to feel distance between you – whether it’s cool indifference, physically pulling away, not answering your calls, or full-on irritation – all instincts drive you to bridge the gap immediately.

You have to remind them how it felt when you were close and happy again. Right?

Actually, I’m here to challenge this idea. Because “togetherness” is not al...

Does Your Anxious Avoidant Attachment Stand a Chance?

When you want more intimacy and your partner seems to avoid it, it can be devastating to your experience of love.

So what does it really take to overcome the “anxious avoidant attachment trap,” and build a healthy, secure relationship that fulfills you?

In this post, you’ll learn what your attachment style really means, why it’s not actually a bad thing with a little MarsVenus insight, and how to use it to amplify the passion in ...

MV Quick Tip: What to Say When He Just Won’t Listen

If you’ve ever shared something with your partner, only to hear his response back and think, “Did he even hear what I said at all?” then today’s Quick Tip is for you.

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship(s), it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or create all your dreams at once. That’s why we love to bring you these quick tips. Something accessible you can try on and...