Honesty is one thing, but can your relationship handle uncomfortable questions that call for awkward, surprising, or downright brutal honesty? As you may know, here at Same New Love, we are all about transparency, exploration, and continuous renewal. That often […]
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Communication & Conflict
“Be Direct”
expressing needs, navigating disagreements, boundaries in interaction
- Avoiding being “chill”
- Self-advocacy – speaking up when something’s wrong
- Expressing yourself and your emotions
- Having Arguments and conflict well / being direct while keeping the peace
Being a supportive partner is real #relationshipgoals. Seeing the person you love struggle through difficult times is one of the hardest things you will do in a relationship. But being able to truly support your partner in these trying moments […]
As a man raised in a patriarchal society where “strength” and “toughness” are seen as more important than emotions, I personally know how difficult it can be sharing your feelings in a romantic relationship. At times, sharing your feelings can […]
“Be honest” is something you have probably been told to do since you were a child. The irony is that no one really tells you how to be honest or what honesty truly means in practice. Sure, it sounds simple: “tell […]
Being in love is great, isn’t it? You get to talk to your lover about hopes, dreams, sex, fantasies, goals, desires, and all sorts of wonderful things. But oh yeah – you also have to talk about money. If you’ve […]
If you’re thinking about combining finances with your partner, but grew up with the idea that it is better to be “hush hush” about money, these questions should help facilitate the discussion between you and your partner before you make […]
People say you shouldn’t talk about money, especially early in a relationship, but we’re all about openness and transparency here at Same New Love. Why not talk about money when it’s undoubtedly going to impact your relationship, at least if […]
If you have been in a relationship for any period of time, you have probably heard an older person tell you “relationships are about compromise” or “you will have to compromise with your partner.” Great, thanks for the detailed […]
Drunk fights happen — but they don’t have to ruin your night or your relationship. Here are 10 practical tips for navigating arguments with your partner when alcohol is involved.
One of easiest ways to learn about each other is to ask each other questions, and take the time to answer truthfully and honestly. Learning new things about Imani is one of my favorite aspects of continuing to nurture and […]
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