#46: Lockdown Love: Relationships & inspiration for a homestay Valentine’s Day 

So Valentine’s will be a little different this year. But maybe in a surprisingly good way. 

Restrictions breed creativity, so although your favourite restaurant, flower shop and cultural institutions might be closed for business, there are plenty of ways to create an occasion to remember in the comfort of your own home. If you’re looking for inspiration, The List has you covered.

 

MIND

Become an expert on your and your partner’s stress cycle
 

Lockdown life is testing for cohabitants of all kinds – especially couples. 

But by learning how each partner experiences and copes with stress, we can prevent stress from outside the relationship from spilling into the relationship, and better face today’s challenges as a team.

SPIRIT
 

6 ways men can love themselves more

Valentine’s can be a shitter if you’re single. If that’s you and you’re determined to change your relationship status soon then it can help to begin with a bit of self-love. No, not that. Take your mind out of the gutter for a second and give this some proper attention. 

Listen up: Self Love is not ‘just for girls’, and this may be a cliche, but if you can’t love yourself first, how can you expect someone else to?     

SPIRIT
 

The 5 Love Languages and how to use them

Ever been in a relationship where, no matter what you try, your significant other doesn’t seem to appreciate your efforts? Maybe your partner loves to cuddle, but you find it a bit smothering?

This is the 5 Love Languages at play – an insightful framework that can help partners – or indeed friends & family – understand each other better. 

CONSCIOUS LIVING
 

Three ways for men to become better lovers… of the natural World 

Shocking recent social research found that many men still act against their own environmentally-friendly leanings just to avoid a perception of femininity. 

This thoughtful piece analyses some of the dynamics at play and posits the case for a long overdue redefinition of a more healthy, less insecure and individualist masculinity.

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