humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Money for Two
If you just moved into a house or apartment with your partner, then you might have begun to realize that you need to get your finances together. Both of you have probably been working on separate budgets at this point, not having to think about anyone else’s needs but your own. However, buying that extra pop at the gas station or that burger from the fast food restaurant might be an issue now as you both have to work together to make sure that you can pay your bills and for the basic needs.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue2 months ago in Humans
Work and Pleasure
After you and your partner tackle your budget, you might realize that the chores that you have in your new place have increased. You might have been used to living on your own and having your own clean-up routine, but now that you share your space with another person, the work to keep your home clean might have doubled and each of you might require a little more when it comes to housekeeping. Therefore, it is important for the two of you to sit down and communicate about these tasks. You want to make sure that you are both on the same page with what needs to be done, and if there are extra tasks that one person requires that the other doesn’t, then you need to find a way to compromise on those.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue2 months ago in Humans
Living Together
Living together might be feeling a little more normal at this point. The two of you are probably used to each other’s habits or at least know what to expect, and you are probably going about your regular routine of tackling your responsibilities. However, with this new move, there is a potential that the two of you might have taken on extra hours, and the time that you have with each other might not be as much as you thought you would have.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue2 months ago in Humans
Fear Doesn't Keep Dates
Dating can be a difficult process for anyone. It can be difficult to figure out how to find the person that you are looking for and what standards you should have when meeting new people. However, this process doesn't have to be stressful. The point of dating is to have fun and find the person that adds to your life, so why let all of your worries and fears take hold of you?
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue2 months ago in Humans
The Fam and the Date
At some point in your relationship, your partner might want you to meet his or her family. This might be a nerve racking situation, because you might be afraid that his or her family won’t like you, or you might even be afraid that his or her family will judge you. Nevertheless, if your partner is close to his or her family, then it is important to go through with this step. Getting to know his or her family might help you learn about how your partner grew up. It might offer an explanation as to some of the things that shaped his or her personality, and it might allow you to find other people that know your partner better than you do in some ways.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue2 months ago in Humans
