Our close friends often ask us if we use the “L” word. After all, society would expect a couple going on two years to “love” each other. Due to this expectation, people are genuinely confused and sometimes even bothered when our answer is “N-O”. It’s actually pretty entertaining to have this occur every time L-O-V-E is brought up. Once they hear our answer, they either think that that we’re out of touch with our feelings (denial of our love for each other) or that we are just avoiding the word because others use it… Neither is true.

Treat Your Loved Ones Like Strangers

We’ve noticed that many relationships (sometimes even our own) contain less-than-healthy recurring arguments (inability to resolve conflict), condescending communication, withdrawal (silent treatment), hypersensitivity (defensiveness), suspicion (jealousy), sarcasm, criticism, bitterness, distrust, lack of meaningful time spent as a couple, lack of respect, and overall lack of kindness and sympathy.

Meditate Your Way to a Better Relationship

We experience our share of difficult conversations as well. After such events, we try to meditate to get back in touch with ourselves and find that state of mindfulness… and sometimes something cool happens. Get the scoop here.

Here's a Quick Way to De-Escalate an Argument

Last Wednesday we got into a heated discussion during a date downtown after not having seen each other for over a week. Here’s how it went down and what you can learn.

Welcome to Relationship Zen

Our names are David and Lindsey and we’re relationship nerds just like you. Together, we’re a dynamic partnership with one BIG relationship goal: to consciously co-create an enlightened and elevated relationship… And we’re taking you along for the journey.

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