We all know the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” But what about relationships? What kind of boundaries do we need to set up in order to have happy, healthy, and productive relationships with the people in our lives? It turns out that different types of relationships require different types of boundaries. In this blog …
As a wife and mother, I’ve learned a thing or two about negotiating needs and wants. Whether it’s with my hard-headed husband about what need or with my bratty kids about screen time, let me tell you, it’s not always easy, especially when you’re dealing with people who are just as stubborn as you are. …
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Do you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells around certain people? Or feeling like you have to put everyone else’s needs before your own? If so, then you might need help overcoming codependency. This is an unhealthy reliance on someone else for emotional or financial support. It can be toxic to both parties involved and …
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Jealousy.That old green-eyed monster. We’ve all felt it before and it’s not a great feeling. Whether it’s being jealous of a friend’s new car or your partner’s ex, jealousy is an emotion we could all do without. Even though it’s a normal human emotion, it can be really destructive if you let it get out …
We all have our family traditions. Whether it’s something as simple as a Sunday roast chicken or a more complicated affair like visiting in-laws (just kidding), these traditions is part of what make us who we are. But what happens when we want to start our own families and create our own traditions? Luckily, there …
Learning to communicate with your partner is key to any successful relationship, it’s no secret. But when you’re married, it can sometimes feel like you’re speaking different languages. Suddenly, what was once a minor disagreement can turn into a full-blown argument. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Communication …
Intimacy. It’s what we all crave, whether we admit it or not. And yet, for so many, it remains just out of reach. What is intimacy? How do we attain it? Why does it seem to slip through our fingers like sand through an hourglass? Let’s explore these questions together in this series on navigating …
You know that old saying, “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family”. Well, it’s especially true when it comes to in-laws. No matter how hard you try to get along with them, there’s always going to be some tension. With in- law relationships, you take your lumps. You have to. There …
There is nothing like spending quality time with the people you love. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a special dinner, or just taking a walk around the block, time spent with family and friends always leaves us feeling good. In this article, I’ll share some of the benefits of spending time with family and friends, …
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It is no secret that marriage is hard. It takes a lot of work to make it successful. But what do you do when it feels like the work is too much? When you are struggling and don’t know where to turn? This article is for you. I am going to share some marriage problems …
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