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We are told that conflict is something to be resolved and that it is our job to solve this puzzle. Well, not quite. Before jumping in headfirst to resolve conflict, we need to start with us. Our own internal conflict comes before the conflict outside of us. In order to be successful in navigating through… Continue reading Conflict; How to Read it Well

Although the saying “Till death do us part” is in reference to romantic relationships, in actuality, it is the tie/bond between family members that only ends with death and even with death, since we are born in to our families and we don’t choose that bond. In a dysfunctional family, anytime we visit them, whether… Continue reading Till Death Do Us Part; Setting Boundaries with Family

An elderly individual searching for love and dating is bound to encounter many more obstacles than a typical younger individual, but ironically, this population is in need of companionship even more than typical due to physical needs, career discontinuation due to illness or retirement, distance from family or children, etc. Example of some of the… Continue reading The Last of Us: Aging and Companionship 

Emotional intimacy is the profound feeling of closeness and connection with someone you feel trusting and trusted toward. In a relationship, that is beyond friendship, emotional intimacy means feeling seen and heard and therefore feeling that you can truly be your self around this human being. Emotional Intimacy cannot be faked because in our gut… Continue reading How to Emotionally Deepen Your Relationship

We each have our own unique needs; usually comprised of our individual needs and those we hope can be met in a relationship. Being aware of your partner’s needs allows for you to tend to them and vice versa. As opposed to many individuals, whom wrestle with ideals for independence and what their expectations “can”… Continue reading Talking about Your Needs

Marriage counseling, or couples counseling, focuses specifically on marriages and relationships; counselors who practice couples counseling are specially trained to help couples discover the roots of their problems and brainstorm healthy solutions for them. In fact, couples counseling is one of the healthiest spaces for a relationship, as it allows for couples to work on… Continue reading How to Navigate Couples Counseling with Your Partner

Emotional intimacy is the profound feeling of closeness and connection with someone: in a relationship, emotional intimacy can equate to one feeling seen and heard, leading to partners being able to become vulnerable and empathetic with one another. What are some signs of motional intimacy? Feeling safe with your partner and feeling that you can… Continue reading How to Deepen the Bond of Your Relationship

The five love languages are the different ways in which people express love, and ultimately feel loved. The Love Languages work contributed by Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, include words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Just… Continue reading Love Languages Do’s and Don’ts

Have you ever gone through the motions of starting to trust somebody, especially someone whom you may have been intimate with, only for them to betray your trust at a later time? Have you ever felt as if you have given your all to a relationship, only to feel things are stuck or that the… Continue reading Five Pillars of Trust in Relationships

Improving communication in relationships can look like taking on several responsibilities, including: Being curious and asking questions: There will never be opportunity to expand your conversations and understanding of others’ experiences if you aren’t open to learning more about their life and asking questions to be more involved Listening instead of assuming: When people explain… Continue reading Improving Communication in Relationships