It can be very difficult to develop and maintain a healthy relationship. There are so many potential roadblock that could pop up and, let’s be real, life can get pretty crazy. So when obstacles pop up and things start getting a little too tough for comfort, how are you supposed to work your way through …
Couples therapy, also known as couples counseling or marriage counseling, is a valuable resource for couples seeking to improve their relationship, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their bond. However, it is not uncommon for couples to avoid or hesitate to engage in couples therapy, despite the potential benefits it offers. Picture this: you and your partner …
Relationship roadblocks are important to handle starting in any phase of your relationship. If you address some of these issues as they appear or earlier on in your relationship, you’re not only building good conflict resolution and problem solving skills that will help you in the future, you’re also handling the problem before it gets …
Infidelity (AKA cheating, affairs) is a hard thing to experience. It can make you doubt yourself and question everything you thought you knew about your relationship. One of the tricky parts about infidelity is that you can’t clearly define it without a serious conversation with your partner. Sometimes infidelity just involves sex which can be …
“How can I get the spark back in my relationship?” That has to be one of the most frequently asked questions about relationships and it applies to everyone, not just people that have been together for years. That’s right, even couples that have only been together for 3 months can start worrying about complacency (AKA …
Are you feeling too comfortable in your relationship? Have you noticed a lack of effort or excitement? Relationships are meant to be exciting and fulfilling, but it’s not uncommon for couples to fall into a state of complacency. When the initial spark fades away, it’s easy to become comfortable and settle into a routine. However, …
Complacency: What is it and How Does it Ruin Relationships? Read More »
Relationships take work. In fact, one of the best ways to keep your relationship in good working order, you need to put in regular work to maintain (or even improve) it. When you notice issues start to pop up, that should be a signal that you need to fix whatever isn’t working quickly to prevent …
Emotions are a key part of any relationship, but they’re also pretty tricky to manage. Emotions can give us a springboard to a long, happy, and healthy relationship while simultaneously causing difficulty in those very same relationships. Sometimes our logic just flies out of the window when our emotions are triggered, leading to misunderstandings and …
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Infidelity (cheating, affairs, etc.) is a sensitive topic no matter what your experience with it is. It’s hard to talk about and even harder to know exactly how you would respond if it happened to you. But the most difficult part would be actually experiencing an affair and deciding how to move forward afterwards. Oftentimes …
We’re all different on an individual level. What works for one of us might not work for the other. This is true in pretty much every aspect of our lives. With that said, it’s easy to continue onto my next point: every couple is different. Couples follow the same general logic as individuals do, just …
Bank Accounts: Should They be Separate or Shared? Read More »
