Most of us are somewhat confused about love. We yearn for love, and we need love. But what does healthy love look like? And how can we create it? Our confusion leads to all sorts of unconscious and irrational behavior,...
by Carista Luminare, Ph.D. When you feel neglected by your partner, it's often because someone is unaware or suppressing one or more essential human needs. All people share the same basic human needs. Sometimes they are simple and easily fulfilled. At...
By Carista Luminare, Ph.D. [Read Part One] All human beings have similar core needs, whether we’re infants or adults. Some of the most important needs include care and attention from another person, the feeling of being deeply connected, and being a priority...
The missing key to loving – and being loved. We thrive most in relationships when we feel appreciated, accepted, and connected. When we feel rejected or devalued, we're likely to feel hurt, sad or ashamed. Research shows that people in healthy long-term...
