Parenting. Dating. Dealing with relationship issues. How to handle problems in people who you care about. These posts deal with habits that help you build stronger relationships.
It’s not uncommon to find yourself sitting at home with your partner… wishing you were out dining at your favorite restaurant instead. But sneaking away isn’t always an option, especially if you have younger kids. Babysitters may not always be available and, even if you do find one, they cost money. In fact, they can … Read more
The reality is that people love to talk about themselves. Because everyone looks at the world from their own perspective, they often feel inclined to share it with others. Even though there is nothing wrong with voicing an opinion, some people simply talk about themselves too much. If you find that someone continuously directs the … Read more
It is not easy to look at yourself in the mirror and see that you are the one who is being controlling in a relationship… whether that relationship is romantic, familial or friendly. Part of the reason is that the characteristics of someone who is controlling doesn’t always present in the same way. Being controlling … Read more
Life can take you on some truly interesting journeys. It is always better if you have some wonderful friends who can go along with you during the ride. On the other hand, I think you will agree with me when I say that having fake friends can really make for an unpleasant journey. Therefore, you … Read more
Are you and your spouse at a point in your marriage where you’re considering going into counseling? With the health emergency situation that the whole world is currently experiencing, couples are facing new challenges as they shelter in place or deal with family life amidst uncertainties. Relationships, no matter how strong, can see conflict and … Read more
Love is a many splendored thing… but it can also be complicated. It takes work to cultivate a meaningful romantic relationship (especially long-distance ones) – and even more work to keep it going strong. After all, just because you think you’ve met “the one” doesn’t mean that you know everything there is to know about … Read more
Are there toxic people in your life? Perhaps you’ve experienced having that one fake friend who, when things are going well with your life, makes you feel like you’re still not good enough by pointing out your flaws instead affirming your success (for instance, someone who has a perpetual “crabs in a bucket mentality”). Or … Read more
Do you ever get the “silent treatment” in your marriage or romantic relationship? You know the other person is angry. You can see the anger or even outright hostility. But he or she simply won’t tell you what’s wrong, or even how to solve this issue. If this sounds familiar, then you’ve experienced a negative … Read more