Saying ‘no’ can be one of the toughest, most unsavory tasks we undertake, especially when it’s directed towards the people who mean the most to us. You might grasp the imperative of safeguarding your time and energy – they’re finite resources, after all. Still, that comprehension can fade into the ether when you’re caught in… Read More »
It can often be harder seeing our partner go through difficult times than experiencing it ourselves. With difficult times come strong emotions. We can feel helpless in the face of these emotions and not know what to say or do that would help. There is a “magic sentence” you can use that will lovingly deepen… Read More »
Betrayal as defined by Merriam-Webster is a violation of a person’s trust or confidence, neglect of moral standards, and the revelation of a secret. Betrayal can happen between friends and families but the worst kind is when it shatters a marriage.[1] Unlike friends and families, you can’t simply forgive and forget betrayals that can happen… Read More »
Making friends when you were a child seemed to be much easier than as an adult. Do you remember your first interaction with your first friend? Walking up to someone, saying hi, and from there, you form the foundation with that person who can now be called a childhood friend. Having childhood friendships is an… Read More »
Balancing a career, social life, quality time with friends and family, self-care, hobbies, and adequate sleep is enough to keep anyone occupied. How much more if you add dating into the mix? Whew! You may have wondered if you are too busy to date in the midst of a full schedule, even though your heart… Read More »
For many couples, going to couples therapy brings up fears of arguing and conflict in the presence of a therapist who then must referee who is right and who is wrong. For many couples, this may have been their experience if the therapist was not skilled in teaching them new tools of communication and conflict… Read More »
Life after divorce is a mix of so many emotions. It can feel like you are putting out fires all over the place. There are so many things to consider when starting over again after a divorce. Once the dust settles, you may begin thinking about dating. Dating in general is equivalent to a 100-yard… Read More »
We all start relationships because we need to love and be loved, to feel appreciated and safe. But these are not the only basic needs each person seeks in a romantic union. So, what are the rest of the valuable things? The problem is that we can rarely formulate our core needs in a relationship… Read More »
Picture this: You’ve been having a great time getting to know someone you matched with on Hinge, and the conversation seems to be flowing well. Then, you mention you have kids, and now your match seems to be taking longer than usual to get back to you. Sounds familiar? While online dating for single parents… Read More »
Like everything in life, change and evolution happens over time—and marriage isn’t exempted from that change. Married couples face many challenges these days that previous generations never had to face. Just the recent developments in technology add a factor that influences relationships and marriage today. Because of these developments, couples deciding to get married need… Read More »
