Healthy Partner Relationship Boundaries
We all have personal boundaries that we want to be respected. This includes boundaries in romantic relationships, but how do we know if these rules we set are healthy? Healthy […]
What are Some Fun, New Ideas for Date Night?
When you hear, “date night,” what do you picture? Getting a great babysitter to watch the kids and heading out for dinner and a movie? Or maybe, “who has time […]
6 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship
School is almost back in session, you’re running your kids around for activities, you’re trying to make time for yourself, and the list of to-dos goes on and on. Having […]
Common Reasons for Feeling Disconnected in Marriage
When many people are asked what they want for their marriage, they reply that they want to love and be loved. And while that is true, most couples want even […]
Working Through Religious Differences in Marriage
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that you love and disagreed with them? These conversations can be very uncomfortable, especially about firmly held beliefs. Differences in religious beliefs […]
Questions to Ask When Dating Someone
It might sound strange, but have you ever considered how much dating is like doing a research project? I say this because at the beginning, when you are first getting […]
How Do You Tell People Who are Interested in You That You aren’t Interested in Being in a Relationship?
Telling someone you are not interested in dating them is uncomfortable and can be a painful experience. In order to answer the question of how to tell someone you are […]
How Do I Know My Partner Will be Faithful?
Trust in a relationship is key to its success. Couples can create trust through sharing varied experiences. Most people do not automatically trust someone they do not know. They determine […]
10 Tips to Overcoming Loneliness
Humans need social connections to survive and thrive. One report found that one-third of adults age 45 and older feel lonely and nearly one-fourth of adults 65 and older are […]
How Can I Express My Feelings in a More Gentle (less blaming) Way?
We cannot expect our loved ones to guess what is going on inside our minds. This makes expressing our own feelings in a non-judgmental or blaming way critical to healthy […]