Your spouse comes home at the same time every day. They greet you with the same kiss on the forehead. Their actions start to feel uncomfortably familiar, and life with them becomes…monotonous. Even though you swore it wouldn’t. Gradually and naturally in your marriage, you start to take each other for granted. It’s not ideal, but this usually happens even to the happiest of couples. All humans crave novelty in life, thanks to the happy …
They say communication is a two-way street, but the same is true for every aspect of a healthy relationship. Trust, admiration, appreciation, support, and empathy are all forms of energy that partners give and receive. When that energy only flows in one direction, though, they risk falling into a one-sided relationship. When the dynamic only allows one person to receive, it traps their partner into the role of the giver. The imbalance in emotional labor …
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To be or not to be, for better or worse, in sickness and health… binaries often come up in the ways we talk about love. The topic of dependence is no different. In most relationships, there’s tension between who we are as partners and individuals. Luckily, there’s a model to help us find a balance – interdependent relationships. If co-dependence and independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum, interdependence is that golden zone that …
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Even the healthiest relationships ebb and flow. That glimmering spark when you meet someone for the first time? It won’t last forever, and it may be particularly elusive in decade-long marriages. Because of this, it can be hard to identify whether your bond is in a rut or if it’s coming to an end. Of course, love isn’t the only factor that buttresses a connection between two people. Still, if one person falls out of …
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Political views can sometimes tear relationships apart, even for couples. Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil Ph.D. shared her expert thoughts on this which were published in an article by Glam. Most couples think that having political differences may mean they don’t share anything in common. But in these situations, Dr. McNeil stressed the importance of having shared values. “The ideal way to talk about political differences as a couple involves both partners sitting down and …
When couples get married, nothing can match the excitement of a lifetime together. For many, marriage is a commitment built on connection, trust, and admiration – the culmination of a loving, vibrant relationship. However, as time goes on, those heady feelings can turn into distant memories as the toll of daily life takes over. When passion fades, even the most loving couples can find themselves in a rut. Luckily, there are ways to avoid the …
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). 1.68 million people got married in 2020. In that same year, 630 000 filed for divorce and annulments. These figures are down from previous years due to the pandemic, but they reveal something interesting about the nature of long term marriages and gray divorce. Divorce is a trying and turbulent time for every couple that goes through it. The effects can feel even sharper for couples …
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Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD was once again featured in an article published at InStyle.com. There, she talked about how self-care habits can improve one’s love life. Dr. Dana McNeil stresses that people should invest time and energy into self-love as they give to the people they love. “Self-care is not a luxury or an indulgence, because if you don’t have any gas in the emotional tank left you are not going to be …
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Working through issues together is a healthy sign in a relationship, but what happens when there isn’t a tidy solution? While navigating conflict is a normal part of being in a relationship, some problems are unsolvable. This begs the question: how should you deal with a problem you can’t fix? Well, it helps to know how common this actually is. According to Dr. John Gottman, unsolvable relationship problems can make up two-thirds of a couple’s …
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While not every couple wants or needs it to be happy, sexual intimacy is vital for many married people. A lack of sexual intimacy in marriage can be frustrating, even when other parts of the relationship are in a good place. Being in a sexless marriage is a hard topic for many spouses. It’s often what keeps them from getting the support they need, especially when the underlying issues aren’t obvious. There’s good news, though. …
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