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Forgiveness is important in all close relationships for our own mental health and wellbeing. When old hurts aren’t handled properly, they can lead to bitterness and a continually strained relationship. Forgiveness is for You When we forgive, we are not saying “Your actions are okay”. Forgiveness in your relationships is important as it’s for you. When we can …
It’s important to know what to look for in a healthy romantic relationship. Keep in mind though, the term “healthy” does not mean “perfect”. Relationships will have ups and downs. There will be good times as well as bad times. The couple will determine the health of their relationship. 4 Qualities of a Healthy Romantic …
When we try to make the holidays “work”, we end up casting our own needs and desires aside to make our extended family happy. But in the end, we are left feeling frazzled and not very joyful. If you’ve been rethinking the holiday shuffle, you may have pondered “Can I skip Christmas with my extended …
The holidays are a time of giving. And couples, especially parents, give and give and give, oftentimes at their own expense. Holidays are hard for couples, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Couples are inundated with increased expectations around the holidays. They have an increase in extended family expectations to visit with in-laws, …
The holidays can be the best of times, but they can also be stressful times. Many married couples will stress over the question of how to split the holidays with family. If you’ve been questioning how to compromise on family holidays, you’re not alone. If you’ve dreaded telling your family how you will split the …
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It’s subtle at first. You may not have noticed anything for a long while. But if you’re questioning this now, chances are high your husband is gaslighting you. There is a distinction between an occasional one-off comment and gaslighting. We all have bad days and will on occasion …
When we focus on joy in our relationship, we help strengthen our bond. When we listen, empathize, focus on the positives and celebrate with each other, we can increase intimacy, trust, satisfaction, and fun, to name a few. If you’re ready to improve your relationship, there is no simpler way than to focus on the …
Date nights are important for healthy relationships. If you’ve been saying or hearing excuses that prevent you from having a date night, it’s time to stop – – no more date night excuses. Spending time together helps us to remember what we have in each other. We can learn to appreciate our partner again. Date …
We experience many relationships over the course of our lives. They come and go and change over time. As such, there are simple traits to look for in a healthy relationship. In a positive, healthy relationship, you feel like you. You feel both supported and encouraged. Additionally, you are heard and respected. Are you in …
Relationships are full of excitement and fun in the beginning. Everything is new and everything your partner says and does is fascinating. But that excitement fades as life happens. With marriage comes work, bills, houses, chores, kids, finances… On and on it goes until one day you realize you are quite bored in your marriage. …