Signs That You’re In a Codependent Relationship
Signs That You’re in a Codependent Relationship Love is unselfish, but how far would you go for your beloved? You might be in a codependent relationship if there is an imbalance of power in the relationship. Codependency is when you are dependent on someone else for your own self-worth. In codependent relationships, one person is […]
Attachment Theory in Relationships
Attachment Theory in Relationships Have you ever jumped from relationship to relationship every few months, wondering why you can’t find the perfect partner? Or maybe you’ve been left wondering why the partners you choose are always emotionally unavailable. What if you knew that your relationship choices and the way you attach to others has been […]
6 Tricks to Stop Anxious Thoughts in their Tracks
6 Tricks to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks Do you have racing thoughts and anxiety? It’s hard to focus on anything else when anxiety takes control of your mind. You’re filled with worries and uncertainties. You can’t calm down or rest. Fortunately, there are ways to control anxious thoughts, and it just takes practice […]
Strategies for Happily Blended Families
9 Strategies for Happily Blended Families If you live in a blended household, you almost certainly recognize the dedication and stamina needed for a happy home. Although many families struggle through years of challenging communication, you can use specific strategies to help yours relate and function more peacefully. You may already have learned some techniques […]
Picking Up the Pieces After Divorce
Roughly half of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Most people understand the risks that marriage brings, but no one gets married with the expectation of dealing with divorce. Divorce ranks as one of the most stressful situations anyone can go through. Dealing with a divorce is no small matter. It requires patience and […]
How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner that just keeps getting more and more intense? Everything said seems like the same thing over and over again. And then the argument escalates to the point where one partner completely withdraws, pushing the other way. It’s like a stone wall was built to solve […]
5 Habits of Happily Married Couples
The most happily married couples aren’t born with a special ability to create harmonious relationships. They are not necessarily people from perfect families, that had ideal childhoods. Their marital satisfaction isn’t a result of incredible levels of compatibility between their characters. Even shared values, goals, and mission in life don’t ensure relationship success. It’s not […]
A Couples Guide To Working Towards Goals
There’s an old saying that the family that prays together stays together. Today, many experts believe that could be extended to say that couples who share all types of values and goals are likely to have a stronger relationship, and experience more success. Why struggle on your own when you and your significant other can […]
Top 10 Critical Communication Skills for Couples
Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. The quality of any relationship is no greater than the quality of the communication. Increasing the quality of the communication within your relationship might be the best way to enhance it. Unfortunately, interpersonal communication skills are rarely taught in school. We learn them independently. If you’ve never tried […]
A Healing Plan for Recovering from Divorce
Unfortunately, divorce is commonplace in today’s society. The ending of any serious relationship can be challenging to overcome, but divorce is fraught with even more tough issues. You might find yourself moving on a little too quickly without taking the necessary time to pull yourself together. Or you may languish in a state of misery […]