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Falling In Love vs. Being In Love
“I’m in love!” This is a line we know well. In movies, music, from our friends or a line we have likely said. Being in love is one of the most foundational parts of being a human. But where we are in the love process can say a lot about our relationship and our state…
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Talk Your Way Into Better Relationships
Does your child bolt when you walk into the room? What about your spouse, do they enjoy being around you? What if I were to tell you that you could improve your relationships by changing the way you talk to the people you love? Simply changing the way that you phrase a concern and your…
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Eight Tips for Helping Your Child Through Your Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional experience for everyone involved, especially children. As a parent, it’s essential to prioritize your child’s well-being and help them navigate the challenges of divorce. In this article, we’ll explore eight tips for helping your child cope with divorce and build resilience during this transition. 1. Have open…
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Ten Signs That You’re Struggling With Boundary-Setting
Do you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs before your own? Do you struggle to say no to requests that don’t align with your own desires and values? If so, you may have a problem setting and keeping boundaries. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten signs that may indicate you have difficulty setting boundaries,…
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How to Open the Door to Communication with Your Child
Ever feel like you’re speaking a different language when you’re trying to talk to your children? You’re not alone. Communication can be tough, especially as your children grow and their lives become more complicated. But don’t worry, in this article, we’re going to dive deep into the art of parent-child communication. We’ll explore why it’s…
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Understanding and Managing Anger in Your Relationships
Imagine you’re on a football team, and someone else takes credit for the goal you scored. Or maybe a friend keeps canceling plans with you, a family member doesn’t listen to your advice, or your partner doesn’t understand your feelings. In each of these cases, you might feel anger. Anger is an emotion as familiar…
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How to Build a Healthy Support System
We all need people. We need someone to lean on, to confide in, and to share our joys and sorrows with. However, building a healthy support system can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced and often isolating world. In the age of social media, we may have thousands of online connections but lack true, meaningful…
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Ten Ways to Revive the Connection With Your Partner
If you’ve been with the same person for a long time, it’s normal to feel like you’re drifting apart and feel less connected to them. People transition, embark on new careers, develop new interests, and face new challenges. The list goes on, without end. To cope with these changes, we often sacrifice something and it’s…
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Preparing for the Impact of Retirement On Your Relationship
Many couples look forward to retirement, believing it will result in more time for travel, hobbies, and family visits. While most retiring couples adjust to this new life stage relatively quickly, they may not always anticipate how retirement may change their relationship. Even couples with a happy marriage can experience bumps on the road to…
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How to Support a Partner With a Mental Illness
All romantic relationships go through ups and downs; they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change. But what if you have the extra challenge of being the partner of someone with a mental illness? It’s hard to understand what someone with a mental illness needs. And you might not know how…