“70% Of Adults in the US have experienced some form of trauma in their lives.” – The National Council for Behavioral Health Trauma seems to be a new buzzword that has cropped up over the last decade, but trauma itself is anything but new. When we look at the statistics of trauma, we recognize that […]
Expressing romantic interest can be tricky. There’s always that moment- when you are really into someone and excited about the possibility of a future- but you don’t know how to communicate it without feeling like you are coming in hot. You can be both direct and authentic. You can express that you are interested without […]
Mind games. We are all too familiar with the ‘should I or shouldn’t I be the first to reach out’ or the ‘they read the text but haven’t responded’ or ‘they say one thing but do another’ debacle. Games and relationships are rough. They’re frustrating and leave us feeling confused and helpless. Read on for […]
Is sleeping in separate beds bad for marriage? First off, it’s important to remember that nothing can be generalized as “good” or “bad” for marriage because marriages are so specific to the individuals in them. What might be “good” for your marriage may not work for others, including the decision of whether or not to […]
Relationships, partnerships, and marriages look much different nowadays than they have in the past. The outdated, traditional- man and woman- marriage is no longer the perceived norm. Thankfully, as a society, we are becoming much more inclusive– acknowledging and allowing space for all types of partnerships. Some people might have a polyamorous relationship. Some might […]
You love your partner. You and your partner have committed to each other, through the good times and the bad. But you didn’t commit to their family. Dealing with in-laws can be difficult. Especially, a mother-in-law. Your partner’s mother was their first caretaker, their first protector, and their biggest fan. When you then step into […]
The world is slowly becoming more comfortable with the fact that some people don’t want to have kids. Whether it was just never something you envisioned for yourself, something that you don’t see when you look at your future, or a decision that has been made due to infertility complications- it’s perfectly ok to not […]
When partners find themselves in a relationship riddled with issues, we often find that the root cause is self-abandonment. Whether it’s one partner or both, self-abandonment can create conflict, resentment, and a general feeling of dissatisfaction. You might also be interested in: You Are Worthy of Love So, what is self-abandonment? According to NAMI.org, “Self-abandonment […]
Why Do We Feel Guilt When Setting Boundaries? Do you have a difficult time setting boundaries? If you do, you’re not alone. Setting boundaries in relationships can feel uncomfortable, especially if, growing up, we weren’t shown how to set healthy limits in our interactions with others. Yet, boundary setting can do more than just make […]
When we’ve been paired up for quite some time, things can start to feel… well, a little stale. Over time, we get to know our partner inside and out – their habits, behaviors, and stories become predictable and there’s a lull in excitement as the days of getting to know each other have passed. You […]
