relationships

Attachment in intimate relationships

For as long as I've been practicing Buddhism, people have been talking about attachment in intimate relationships in a particular…

February 14, 2016

How meditation helped this guy ditch dating apps — and get more dates

Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Yahoo Health: Last year, Andy Glickman decided he’d had enough. The now-24-year-old realized that his love life essentially…

January 19, 2016

The Four Noble Truths of intimate relationships

Because Buddhist teachings have been passed on by celibate monks, we often get the impression intimate relationships are no more…

December 21, 2015

Meditation = better attitudes, healthier bodies and hotter sex

Melissa Escaro, Huffington Post: Mindfulness seems to be all the rage now, and it is a pleasant surprise how mainstream…

April 15, 2015

How being mindful can benefit relationships

A friend has become a big believer in the power of mindfulness. Recently she said she thinks it has helped…

March 27, 2015

No more (Buddhist) Mr. Nice Guy!

Recently Euan, whom I don't know, wrote a comment expressing his dismay at a girl turning him down because he…

February 5, 2015

How to use mindful communication and improve relationships

Joe Wilner, PsychCentral: “Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you…

December 23, 2014

Mind over matter

Linda and Charlie Bloom, Psych Central: “Mindfulness is not something that is only done in the meditation hall, it is…

November 26, 2014

Tandem meditation 101: how meditating with your partner builds intimacy

Jason Nik, Care2.com: As a Life Coach, I’ve had many clients in relationships that meditate, but somehow it always surprises…

November 14, 2014

Healing after heartbreak

Anastasia Pollock, NewsOK: Healing from heartbreak can feel daunting and overwhelming. These five skills can aid in the healing process,…

October 29, 2014