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Building Resilience: 7 simple steps

When you’re focused on building resilience during a moment of intense crisis or change, having someone tell you to just “look on the bright side” is the last thing you want.

No, what you need is a guide for what you can do to get through the challenges with grace, strength, and success.

So that’s what this post is: a how-to for effectively living through life’s hardest moments of crisis and change and building your resilience to ...

How to Deal with a Jealous Boyfriend

Are you wondering how to deal with a jealous boyfriend?

You’re in the right place!

It’s easy to second guess yourself and think, “Is it me? Am I doing something wrong? Am I causing his reactions?”

And I want to stop you right there. This is not your fault.

In this post, I’m going to introduce you to the two types of jealous men and show you how to deal with each of them so you can thrive in your relationship!

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Alcohol and Relationships: A Recipe for Fighting or a Chance for Intimacy?

Let’s talk about alcohol and relationships. On the one hand, drinking can be fun, help you feel uninhibited, playful, and even romantic! On the other, it can also heighten emotions and create unnecessary arguments.

If you’ve ever experienced more fighting in your relationship after you and your partner have had a few drinks, stick around.

In this post, I’ll cover why alcohol may generate additional conflict, what to do if you thi...

10 Natural Supplements That Promote Healthy Brain Function

When I turned 50 I developed symptoms of early-stage Parkinsons.

I was a healthy guy, I thought. I exercised, ate pretty well, enjoyed an engaging career and loving family. And yet, here I was with a diagnosis of a lifetime sentence.

I knew my options when it came to drugs and they all had terrible side effects. This led me to dive in headfirst into the world of natural supplements.

And that’s how I healed my brain from disease a...

MV Quick Tip: How to Balance the “Burden” in a Relationship

If you’ve been feeling like it’s YOU who’s carrying the burden of all the problems in your relationship, today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you.

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day to day of your relationship, 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 migh...

How to Get Out of the Friend Zone

So many men and women ask me how to get out of the friend zone.

You’re in a relationship but it’s not the kind of relationship you really want. You want them to see you as a romantic partner. You want them to cross that huge divide called “just friends” and make out with you — maybe even fall in love!

I get it. I’ve been on both sides of this, and I know exactly how you can get out of the friend zone!

Men and women have different...

Tired of Dating? Here’s How to Get Excited Again

If you’re a single woman feeling tired of dating because there’s only so many “failed relationships” you can take before you throw in the towel, this post is for you.

Dating can take a lot of out of you, especially with all the other things in your life that need attention: your career, friendships, self-care, and let’s not forget kids if you’re a parent too!

The good news is — even if you’re busy with a full schedule and life — ...

MV Quick Tip: Give Less to Receive More

If you’re looking for the simplest way to get more love and attention from your partner, you’ll want to read today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip!

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day to day of your relationship, 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 ne...

Boys and Porn Addiction: How to Protect Your Child

Many parents I speak with these days are concerned about their boys and porn addiction.

Wondering… Will my son become addicted to pornography?

With pornographic images and videos so readily available and free online, it’s becoming harder and harder to protect your children from unhealthy habits and addictions that can influence their brain development far beyond childhood.

In this post, I’ll share what you should know about boys ...

Boundaries in Relationships Are Key to Intimacy

Setting boundaries in relationships takes courage, and if I’m honest, sometimes it takes more courage than you’ve got.

What if they say no? What if they get mad? What if it just makes things worse? What if they leave you because you’re more trouble than you’re worth?!

Yeesh! Boundaries might seem scary but only because you haven’t learned how to set them yet.

The delightful surprise here is that they are actually key to intimacy....