Healthy relationships are more likely to endure the typical relationship struggles all couples face. All relationships adapt over time. Healthy couples tend to….
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Is it possible that being too nice can harm your relationship? The answer could surprise you…
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If we face chronic, unmanaged stress, we strain our nervous system, similar to our muscular system. The good news is that we can....
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Needing to be right or constantly competing with your partner is detrimental to your relationship. It increases tension and fear and reduces trust. Side-stepping competition in your relationship...
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Happy couples tend to express gratitude for each other and gratitude for being together. Focusing on the things that you are grateful for about your partner and about your relationship adds positive energy to your relationship. Research on couples indicates that people who took time to express gratitude for their partner not only…
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There is no right way to share finances in your relationship. However you manage your bank accounts, these seven strategies will help you, and remember, communication is crucial.
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We have seen far too many appalling reports of horrific and unnecessary loss of life. It’s difficult to process any loss, especially such a tragic loss. But it may be possible to in time make it feel a little like something helpful or meaningful has come out of the tragedy.
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Technology is neither helpful nor hurtful for relationships; it is how we choose to use technology that determines whether we harm or help our relationships. We need to examine….
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Developing relationship-enhancing habits is an excellent way to protect it from deteriorating. These habits will infuse your relationship with positive energy and help fortify it against the frustrations and problems that every relationship encounters. The three A's for increasing relationship happiness…
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When you marry or form a relationship, you join two family cultures together, and you have important decisions to make. What will you keep and let go of, and how will you create your unique family culture. Choose traditions that you can enjoy together as a couple and create traditions that will pull your future or current family together…
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If you notice yourself feeling resentful toward your partner or complaining about them, it might be time to consider setting a boundary or several. Healthy boundaries mean not allowing others to tell you how…
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Are you coming at your relationship from a place of healing or a space of hurting? Are peace and acceptance the umbrella under which your relationship flourishes? Or do…
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When was the last time you told your partner or loved ones that they were amazing? Have you ever been guilty of shrugging off something they were excited to share with you? It requires confidence and maturity to truly join with our partners as they celebrate success. Sincerely celebrate by…
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I hope that we don't put off for tomorrow things that we will regret. So, what have you been avoiding or putting off? Consider if there may be things…
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We tend to think of stress as something to avoid or something we want to remove from our lives. The reality is that a certain amount of stress may add a little excitement and challenge to our lives. If we had zero stress our lives could become ho-hum and boring. In general, our performance improves as stress increases up to a point….
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Have you have ever wondered why you don’t feel refreshed after taking a break at work or home? Research indicates that there are helpful and less helpful break-time activities. For example, a good break helps increase our brain function, helps us concentrate, and reduces mental fatigue. On the other hand….
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The disparity in desire can lead to a build-up of resentment and create distance in the relationship. Many factors can distract, discourage or dampen libido. These libido killers affect …
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Do you have trouble landing on a decision? Or trouble sticking to a decision once you have made it? Have you ever delayed deciding until the decision was made for you? Possible reasons for indecisiveness include…
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There is, unfortunately too much truth in the idea that the only people we really hurt are those we most love. Exploring our tendencies to...
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