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Couples tend to think they cannot find the time to go on dates with their partner. When we fall into the routine of everyday living, we...

One of the best ways to relax and unwind at the end of a long day is by watching a movie. Movies create a myriad of emotions for people....

If you are like a lot of people, you may hear a song that describes the holidays as “the most wonderful time of year” and immediately...

The term, ‘gaslighting’ has been tossed around a lot on the internet lately, to the point where I wonder if people know what it actually...

Imagine this: It’s roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit at night. There is no breeze. The power is out. Your food is slowly rotting away in the...

When you are dating an avoidant partner, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future of your relationship. Whether your partner’s...

The biggest early obstacle to any relationship is one that few ever see coming: the dreaded end of the Honeymoon Period. The initial...

Marriage is a beautiful union of two individuals who come together to share their lives, dreams, and aspirations. While it's a journey...

What if I told you that rejection was actually a great thing? Natalie, are you off your rocker? Hear me out. The amount of energy that is...

Figuring out who we are can be a daunting and challenging task. You might find yourself having great insight and self-awareness, or maybe...

I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...

The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the

There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...

I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...

I can remember when I first read the book “Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Using verses from Galatians, Cloud and Townsend...

When we think of diversity, a common assumption is that people from diverse backgrounds will automatically find their way into our lives....

I often hear statements from one partner that they love the other person, but that they are not “in love” with them. Really, I hear this...

At some point in your therapy journey, your therapist is likely to assess for protective factors that help individuals with resiliency...

We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship.  This is more so in a couple’s environment...

How well do you know your partner?  Oftentimes we say we know them but find it difficult to buy them gifts or know what to do to help...