One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over these 10 years of emotional healing is that consistency is gold. When I finally began to engage in the activities that made me feel good and emotionally safe on a regular basis, I truly leveled up! From that moment on, investing in my mental health transformed…
Tag: love
What Makes Us Fall in Love?
Have you ever looked at someone and thought: “Why them? Out of 8 billion people, why does my brain act like this is THE person?” Spoiler: it’s not destiny — it’s chemistry. Literally. 💡 Our brains are wired to fall in love, and neuroscience shows us it’s less about Cupid and more about cocktails of…
Q&A- Understanding Brazilian Relationships: Pros and Cons
Hey, beautiful souls! It’s time for another Q&A post on the blog. If you haven’t read the first one, click here to check it out. Today, I’m excited to answer some interesting questions from Simon. So, let’s get down to business! 🔗 HOW BRAZILIANS CONNECT – THE PROS AND CONS. 1. Can you talk about…
Unconditional Love Feels Like Being in Paradise
A straightforward and easygoing love is the connection that develops between people and their pets. And I like that.
The Best YouTube Channel for Understanding Love and Attachment Styles
💞 Understanding Love Through Science If you’ve ever wondered why love feels so complicated — you’re not alone. Building healthy relationships isn’t just about chemistry or timing; it’s deeply connected to how our brains and hormones shape emotional connection. Neuroscience shows that men and women process attachment, stress, and bonding differently, mainly due to hormonal…
5 Red Flags in Dating
We’ve all been there: You’re on a date, and the person looks great on paper. They’ve got a nice smile, they laugh at your jokes, and they even claim to like reading. But then… they snap at the waiter for bringing extra ice, or they check their phone every 30 seconds. Suddenly, your intuition whispers:…
How to Connect Like a Brazilian
🌞 From Rio, with Love (and Laughter) I’m Brazilian — born and raised in Rio — which means I basically came into the world already dancing, smiling, and saying “bom dia” to strangers. And honestly? The rest of the world could use a little bit of our jeitinho brasileiro when it comes to socializing. We…
8 Social Skills that Improve Your Love Life
💔 Love Goes Wrong Because of Social Skills Picture this: ⚠️ You’re on a date, and instead of listening, you talk non-stop about your cat’s bowel habits. ⚠️ Or maybe you ghost someone because you panic at the thought of saying “I’m not interested.” ⚠️ Or worse… you send 23 text messages in a row…
Building Real Emotional Connection — With Yourself and the People You Love
I took much longer than I would have liked to grasp an important truth: how we treat ourselves shapes the quality of all our relationships in life. Before we can genuinely experience respect, love, and acceptance from others in a lasting way, we first need to nurture these qualities within ourselves. Basically, true intimacy begins…
Top Ways Women Give Away Power in Romance
💡 Before I dive into today’s topic, I need to include a disclaimer. The Most Common Ways Women Give Their Power Away in Relationships Many women unknowingly give away their power in relationships—whether through social conditioning, fear of rejection, or deeply ingrained patterns. Here’s how: 1. Prioritizing His Needs Over Their Own 🔴 The Trap:…
