Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022
As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you…
Dating Fatigue: Take a Break for a More Positive Mindset
Clinton Power, Australian relationship counselor, looks at the benefits of taking a break from dating to reset your thinking, be self-reflective and ultimately be more open and ready for the…
Being in a Relationship with an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
Amy Eden, an adult child of alcoholics and writer offers insight into navigating the waters of being in love with an “ACA.” Have you heard the one about the confused…
10 Signs You Don’t Fight Fair in Your Relationship
Conflict is a part of life and relationships. Though having less conflict is a good thing, having no conflict ever is not a realistic goal. The question is whether you…
Two Ways to Boost the Emotional Safety in Your Relationship
Emotional safety is one of the most important elements of any happy and healthy relationship. Yet there are so many ways it can be compromised. Sometimes it happens inadvertently and…
The Most Important Aspect of Affair Recovery for the Betrayed Partner
The emotional backlash of an affair on the partner who was cheated on can be earth shattering. Whether there was suspicion of this happening leading up to the discovery or…
Bad Relationships on Repeat? Break Your Unhealthy Patterns
Criticism. Sarcasm. Disrespect. Repeat. These are just some of the relationship behaviors that some when reoccurring can leave you wondering, “How did I get here again?” The relationship may have…
Combat Loneliness by Learning to Connect
We humans have an innate, deep need for connection with each other. It can feel great when we connect but if not, it can lead to loneliness. Inauthenticity and emotional…
How to Be More Emotionally Available, and Why
Being emotionally available is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. It allows for openness, communication, intimacy and depth. Then why is being emotionally unavailable such a common problem for people? Because…
The Often-Overlooked Glue of Long-Term Relationships
Most people know what it feels like in the beginning of a relationship when both of your brains are busy bringing you together, as in the “honeymoon phase.” Romantic love…
