Relationship anxiety is somewhat of a broad term. It shows up in different ways, and there are complex underlying causes and reasons why it may appear. Often, it arises due to a combination of reasons. No matter what though, it’s uncomfortable, and may be highly...
Effective communication is one of the best, most rewarding skills to have. It’s integral to well-being. Our ability to adequately and accurately express ourselves depends upon it; it’s how we share individual experience with those around us. It’s how we connect. It...
From the shock of betrayal, to control and manipulation, there are many situations that can lead to relationship trauma. While the focus tends to be on what’s visible, such as wounds resulting from domestic violence, there are other types of distress that can occur...
Okay, this may sound a little controversial. Admittedly, it may not be as popular as it once was, but still. Why do people choose to go to the movies on a date? To waste all that valuable getting-to-know-you time staring at a screen? If you’ve been together for a...
Here’s the good news. Challenges in a relationship are not only normal, but they’re also solvable! Working through them in a way that gives both of you a chance to express your needs and perception doesn’t just make a relationship better; it strengthens it. And then...
For many new parents, there’s nothing more exciting than bringing their little one home. You have dreamed of this moment for months. The nursery is all kitted out, fully stocked with all the essentials. You’ve been so focused on everything baby related that you’ve...
