4 tips for dealing with perpetual problems
Do you ever feel like you and your partner have the same argument over and over again? You have maybe even said something like, “I’m so sick of arguing about this!” during one of these conflicts. Of course, you are not alone. All relationships have their problems, and some are more difficult to resolve than…
Read MoreDo Your Possessions Own You? Hoarding Explored
The lonely elderly woman whose home is overrun with cats, the gentleman who cannot throw anything away, and the shopaholic who keeps buying despite rising debts, these are common images that come to mind when we think of hoarding. However, hoarding is far more complex than these stereotypes suggest. Behind closed doors, hoarding disorder is…
Read MoreFeeling anxious? You are not alone
While there is still some stigma about struggling with mental health issues, the statistics speak for themselves and the resounding reality is that when it comes to anxiety disorders, you are not alone. Around 40 million adults across the US are affected, which is about 18% of the population – nearly one in five of…
Read More10 reasons why your partner should be your friend too
You have probably watched a movie where the main romantic protagonists declare that they could “never be just friends: because their romantic feelings are simply too strong. However, what is rarely touched on in the cinematic world of ‘happily ever after’ is that while lovers may not want to be friends, friendship is a vital…
Read MoreTwo ears and one mouth: The art of active listening
While it is good to talk in a relationship, communication is a two way stream – when you are not expressing what you think and feel then you need to be listening. However, in relationships it is easy to feel that your words are falling on plugged ears or that you have to shout to…
Read MoreLove vs. Infatuation: 10 Telltale Signs
Movies, music, and social media all sell the same idea: you’ll just know. “Love at first sight.” “When you know, you know.” It’s a nice story, but in reality, it tends to blend two very different feelings, love and infatuation, into one romantic idea. Figuring out which one you’re actually in can be genuinely hard,…
Read More5 ways to keep your friendships alive
Busy schedules, growing families, demanding careers, and changing priorities can quietly pull friendships to the background. Questions about how to maintain friendships as an adult often surface during life transitions such as moving to a new city, starting a new job, or becoming a parent. Connections that once felt effortless can begin to require more…
Read More10 Relationship benefits of spending time away from your partner
Joined at the hip, two peas in a pod, stuck together like glue; when couples first fall in love, the time they spend together can be intense both emotionally and in terms of the physical time spent together. As time goes by, however, this bond can turn into co-dependence and create a feeling of being…
Read MoreWhy Positive Feedback Speaks Volumes?
When communication breaks down between a couple, the relationship can become incredibly painful, confusing and even destructive. The key to communicating effectively is to be able to verbalize how you feel and what you think. The challenge is to do so without loading conversations with complaints, criticisms, accusations or put-downs. Communicating for Relationship Success When…
Read MoreSetting healthy boundaries in your family
When you are a child there is a natural order of things; adults set the rules while brothers and sisters vie for their place, creating a familial hierarchy and chain of command. But what happens when you grow up and become part of a couple? You now have a blend of different family members in…
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