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5 Important Relationship Questions You Need to Answer

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The most important questions to ask about your relationship are: Do you feel safe? Are you both happy? Do your plans for the future line up? Are your arguments healthy? Are you sexually compatible? Answer them on your own first, then talk them through together. If some feel too hard to raise on your own, talking with a couples therapist can make those conversations safer. You’ve probably heard this a thousand times, but here it […]

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7 Tips for Getting Through a Breakup

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No breakup is ever easy, but some breakups can make you feel like you’ve been sucker punched. And during those times, it can become sincerely difficult to see a way forward. Maybe your friends and family don’t seem to understand why you’re struggling so much, but you have every right to your feelings and your personal journey of mourning. (Because yes, you are allowed to mourn over a relationship!) I know that things may feel dark right

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Is Meditation for Me?

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As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Whether it’s hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, or bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress can come at us from all different angles. Surveys have uncovered some pretty disturbing statistics about stress. 33% of people feel they live with extreme stress, while 48% believe the stress in their lives has increased over the past five years. And

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6 Great Ways to Deepen Your Relationship Bond

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You strengthen the bond in a relationship through small, everyday habits: listening to understand, appreciating your partner out loud, making regular device-free time together, doing small kind things often, showing empathy for their feelings and communicating openly about what you each need. None of these take much time, but practiced consistently, they make a relationship feel closer and more secure. If you’d like support, relationship counseling for couples can help you build these habits together.

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3 Signs Social Media Is Hindering Your Happiness

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How long has it been since you checked your Facebook page or Twitter account? If you’re like most people, you use social media many times throughout the day. But while you may think social media is fun, studies have suggested that it can take a toll on our emotions, and it can affect our relationships too. One such study by researchers at the University of Missouri focused on the effects of Facebook on mental health.

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How to Have a Healthier Family Through Better Co-Parenting

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Moving forward after divorce is difficult for everyone, and trying to figure out how to co-parent complicates things even further. Here are some tips to help you co-parent with your ex. Put Your Child First Putting your child first is an absolute necessity for successful co-parenting. Always consider their wants and needs above your own. Putting your child first doesn’t mean that you stop taking care of yourself. Your child also deserves a parent that’s

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5 Ways to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship

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‘The spark’ is a phrase that’s used a lot when it comes to romantic relationships. In fact, you might have felt ‘the spark’ in the beginning of your relationship, and as a result, the early days were very exciting for you and your partner. However, like every other flame, ‘the spark’ needs to be kept alive by both partners. When you think of intimacy, you probably imagine physical attraction, and sexual relations, however, intimacy is

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Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

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The concept of selflessness is often seen as a virtue; and yet, if we fail to fulfill our own needs and nurture ourselves, we are less able to help and serve others. As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably spend most of your days so busy with the demanding needs of your family that you neglect to take care of yourself. For parents of special needs children, a little selfishness is

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Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents

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Going through a divorce can bring the worst out of a couple that once promised each other forever. Your world might feel like it’s falling apart, and trying to co-parent when you’re struggling to simply keep going can be overwhelming. Learning to co-parent won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. Use the five strategies below to start co-parenting with your ex. 1. Focus on the Children By maintaining the focus on what’s best for your

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3 Questions to Ask After an Affair

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Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. On top of the unspeakable pain from the sexual betrayal are the lies they have told – either through words or by their silence. It is common for people to feel completely lost once they discover the infidelity and not know how to feel or react to the situation. If you want the bigger picture first, here is our guide on dealing with infidelity in

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