Healthy Relationship

Warning Signs That You May be in a Toxic Relationship (Part 3) on @RTRLRadio

What happens when we choose to stay in a toxic relationship? What if you are married to a toxic person? How do you know if you should get a divorce? We do intensive research before buying a house, a car, or even a new stereo. Rarely do we take the same steps to make sure we are entering a healthy relationship. But relationships touch every aspect of our lives. They affect us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Often we feel we're in too deep by the time we realize something is wrong. Once we suspect we're in a toxic relationship, we need to do some serious thinking. Choosing to rem...

10 Important Questions To Ask Before Getting Married

Elizabeth Overstreet

Falling in love with someone is an amazing feeling. It is a journey to find someone you truly connect with and love. And when you do as your emotions continue to grow deeper for one another, it is natural to have a desire to marry them. I interviewed couples in successful relationships and asked them to share what they wish they had known about their significant other (SO) and what they think you should know too before you take that walk down the aisle. Let's get started. 1.) Does your partner display empathy for others and you? You know there are the basics you should know about y...

The Top 10 Commonly Asked Dating Questions Answered By A Man AND A Woman: Part 2

Elizabeth Overstreet

Read Part One Here!! Robert and I continue our discussion about the most commonly asked dating questions we hear from our listeners and readers in Part 2 of the “Top 10 Most Commonly Asked Dating Questions from a Male and Female Perspective.” Robert is the founder of a podcast called the Orion Group which discusses issues, thoughts, and concerns of the Millennial Generation. I am a relationship coach, author, and write specifically about relationships. 6. Should I date someone with kids if I don’t have any yet? Robert’s Response I have a friend who’s going through t...

7 Little Known Advantages Of Being In A Long-Distance Relationship

Elizabeth Overstreet

Finding someone who is compatible with you in a relationship is difficult enough. If you add in the factor of the person you fall in love with not living near you, it can create some additional challenges. The benefits of technology are that it has helped to broaden our dating options beyond people which we would not usually meet. And sometimes, even after actively pursuing someone who lives in your city, you might have better luck meeting someone who lives someplace else. While some may rule out this option, others have embraced the opportunity of being with someone who they feel suits them ...

Couples In Successful Relationships Realize These 7 Things

Elizabeth Overstreet

On a recent plane trip home, I queued up my Netflix download of Chris Rock’s most recent comedy special, Tamborine. If you know anything about Chris Rock, he is one of the most prolific comedians and is always direct, candid, shockingly honest and funny at the same time. I was prepared to laugh, but what surprised me about Chris’s comedy set was his high level of introspection about his relationship with his now ex-wife who he recently divorced. The relationship advice he offered reminded me that if you look at couples in long-lasting relationships, they generally share these similar traits. ...

In Relationships: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Elizabeth Overstreet

Too often, people will tell you what they think you want to hear. But if you look closely, you may see their actions do not match their words. Whenever this happens, pay attention to their behaviors, not the words that are being spoken. (more…)

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Let Go of a Relationship

Elizabeth Overstreet

James M. Sama, a Life Coach, nails it in this quote. Let's face it and acknowledge the obvious. Love can be complicated. Sometimes you love someone so much you put all of your energy, effort, and being into trying to make it work. Even when you need to move on, for some reason you hang in there and hope that if you keep trying and giving it your all with this person it will change things. (more…)