When Postpartum Depression Hijacks Parenting! 4 Ways to Manage Postpartum Mental Health
It is supposed to be a happy time; you may even have expected it to be the happiest time of your life. Your baby has arrived! This baby might be your first, making you a parent for the first time. It might not. Regardless, you probably have expectations about how this time of your life […]
3 Skills You Need to Have a Fair Fight in Your Couple’s Relationship!
Communication is key in any relationship; I’m sure you’ve heard that before. This is because communication does so many things. It invites the other person to know our thoughts and feelings; it relays essential information; it helps the other person. It can and should be a combination of what is being said and how it […]
3 Red Flags In Relationships That Most People Don’t Realize Are Red Flags!
Most adults have a bad dating story or an experience. These stories may range from the anecdotal to the bizarre to the downright horrible. Looking back, most people admit that they can “see the red flags” in hindsight. Sometimes, we shake our heads at ourselves or laugh it off. Sometimes, these stories take a long […]
4 Ways to Build Stronger Communication in Your Couple’s Relationship
Communication can seem so simple: we tell each other things all the time. We speak, send text messages, and write notes. We tell each other we’re happy by smiling or angry by frowning. There are so many ways to express or share information! Especially in a relationship where you share your living space with another […]
My Partner Has Social Anxiety! How to Manage Social Anxiety In Relationships
Most of us have experienced an uncomfortable social situation, such as feeling awkward when meeting new people or giving a public speech. These incidents may come and go or disturb our emotions from time to time. This can lead us to believe that we can relate to how it feels to have Social Anxiety; in […]
“My partner and I have become roommates!” Here are 5 tips to bring the romance back to your relationship after kids!
It’s a common situation: a committed couple with kids have seemingly lost the spark in their relationship. The needs of the children come first; the adults are busy and tired. Any energy they have goes toward their kids’ needs and wants. Most of their conversations revolve around their kids’ needs and wants. At the end […]
My Partner is Struggling with Mental Health Issues! What can I do?
This time of year is notorious for mental health struggles. Many of us suffer from some winter blues; temporarily kept at bay by holiday lights and festivities, they have a tendency to feel more potent in the early months of a new year. The holiday season may have kept us busy and bolstered us with […]
Are You Dealing With a Breakup During the Holiday Season? – 4 Ways to Cope with a Breakup During the Holiday Season
A breakup is never easy and rarely simple. No matter the time of year or who initiates the split, there is always something to unpack and process. This time can come with denial, grief, relief, guilt, sadness, anger, confusion, and many more feelings. If you are the person ending the relationship, you might have been […]
What are Red Flags in Dating and Relationships? Learn Ways to Spot Them and Fix Them for Lasting Relationships
What are red flags? A ‘Red Flag’ is a sign or clue that something isn’t quite right in the situation and can be applied to any relationship dynamic. We see a lot of talk about identifying red flags in the other person, such as punching walls when upset or being dishonest. There are also relationship […]
“I can’t end relationships” – How to Walk Away from Toxic Relationships
We all start relationships with the best intentions. If it is a couple’s relationship, we hope that it will last a lifetime, one in which we will share many happy memories and adventures. When it is a friendship, we hope to build an unbreakable bond that will provide support and companionship during both the hardest […]
