Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Healthy relationships are essential to our physical and mental well-being, as they provide social support, reduce stress, and help us feel valued. A healthy relationship may look different for each person, but most healthy relationships share common characteristics.
A healthy relationship is one that makes both parties feel good. A healthy relationship is equal – not one-sided.
A healthy relationship is respectful – mutually respectful. A healthy relationship is honest – open communication.
A healthy relationship is loving – affection and caring for each other.
A healthy relationship is safe – healthy boundaries.
You might not realize it, but you have a romantic blueprint. We all do. It’s one of five romantic archetypes. You might be the Madonna type, who’s all about loving and giving. Or, you could be the opposite, the Cool Girl, who is more about loyalty and trust. In order to have the most fulfilling…
Are you just looking for a replacement relationship? I mean, what is that and how would you really know. Right? A replacement relationship is one that is not intended for the long haul and is merely established for the sake of convenience or timing. Things to ask yourself: *Do you find yourself searching madly for…
I don’t think there’s anything worse than being betrayed in ANY kind of relationship, whether it’s love, friendship, business or familial. Like I do mean — nothing worse. Did I mention nothing worse? Okay. Just checking. Betrayal is the selfish, evil enemy of loyalty. She’s the deceitful half-sister that wants to stab you with a…
Women always ask me, “Why do I keep dating jerks?” My answer often stuns them. “You’re probably making it happen,” I tell them. Sounds like tough love, and maybe it is. But there’s actually a deeper meaning behind it: We attract what we think we deserve. And what we think we deserve is usually rooted…
I’m issuing some serious doctor’s orders today. Ready? Here it is. Have more sex. Hug more. Kiss more. Make more time for intimacy. Can you handle that? I hope you’re up for the challenge because these actions do more than you might realize. You already know that they make you feel good (ok, amazing!) physically,…
This article was originally published on www.BuddhaBarbie.com Do friends with benefits actually have any ‘real’ benefits? Does the friend come with a health insurance plan? Dental? A 401(k)? What could actually be beneficial to rolling around in the hay with a good friend other than a few hours of pleasure mixed with years of a…
Because let’s face it, the sex is touch and go from time to time. It is becoming more and more proof that committed people live longer and our soulmates may actually provide us with health benefits! Marriage lowers the risk of heart attacks According to a study that was done in Finland, the researchers found…
It is easy to point fingers at the causes of the terrible tragedies that happen every day around the world. We must all stop pointing fingers at others and look squarely at ourselves. How to Stop Blamming Each and every adult began life as a child. Each and every child in the entire world is…
When it comes to marriage, it takes work to keep things running smoothly. Couples drift apart, grudges are formed, and suddenly, 5, 10, or 15 years in, you look around and don’t even know the person you’re sharing your life with. That’s why Dr. Nandi recommends cooking with your spouse to keep your marriage spicy….
