Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The emotional affair starts off innocently enough. You chat up a co-worker or a neighbor or an old classmate on Facebook. A little part of you knows your spouse or committed partner would feel uncomfortable, but you also know there’s nothing to it. Until there is. The stages of emotional affairs are too dangerous to […]

You notice your boyfriend lighting up when he gets a text from his female “friend.” He laughs more with her than you and seems to share things he doesn’t with you. You start to wonder if his close friendship with her is threatening your relationship. If you’re unsure about the status of their friendship and […]

Your husband wants sex several nights a week – sometimes every night. Patience also means acknowledging that there will be periods of trial and error. There will be difficult conversations and moments of discomfort. But with patience and perseverance, you can find a solution that works for both of you. The atmosphere in which you […]

Have you ever felt confused during a date because your partner wanted to go further physically than you did? Many of us have been there and struggled to voice where our boundaries lie. Dating has unwritten rules about getting intimate that can feel vague. However, understanding the sexual bases framework can clarify each stage of […]

A thoughtful and romantic message from your significant other can turn a horrible day into an amazing one. If you’ve ever received a surprise note or text from someone you love, then you know how powerful those words can be. Whether you want to put a smile on her face or help her through a […]

What if love, in its purest, unfiltered form, could be translated into symbols, transcending language and culture? Across time and societies, numerous symbols have emerged representing this universal feeling. Often unspoken yet deeply understood, these symbols encode a powerful message of unconditional love. They represent bonds that weather storms, connections that refuse to break, and […]

Compatibility between the fixed air sign Aquarius and the mutable earth sign Virgo may seem unlikely at first glance. Yet when these two very different personalities come together in friendship or love, they can complement each other beautifully. The outgoing, progressive Aquarius thrives on change and revels in being unique. The diligent, discerning Virgo takes […]

Feeling tongue-tied and twitterpated when that special someone is around? We’ve all been there! Finding the right words to tell your crush how you feel can be harder than parallel parking a stretch limo. But don’t lose hope, Romeo or Juliet! Expressing your feelings through poetry allows you to speak from the heart. Choose just […]

Being with an emotionally unavailable man can make a woman doubt herself and question whether or not her guy really trusts and loves her. It’s extremely painful to feel shut out by your partner and unable to connect on a deep and intimate level. Most women want to be in a relationship in which they […]

Sharing your innermost feelings with a loved one can be fraught with landmines. One false step, and you could both wind up entrenched in your positions, lobbing hurtful words like grenades. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With mindfulness, empathy, and a spirit of understanding, you can express your emotions without igniting an […]

Uh oh – it seems things are getting more serious than you intended. You swore it would just be a brief, thrilling fling, a chance to indulge in a forbidden fantasy. But somehow, against your better judgment, you’ve started to develop real feelings for your secret lover. Your heart flutters when you get a text […]