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 …
How To Let Family Know You Won’t Be Buying Gifts This Year
Gift giving should be an act of love. Lately though buying gifts can feel more like pressure, overwhelm, and a financial burden that we simply can’t shoulder. If you are wondering if it’s possible to let your family know you won’t be buying gifts this year, the answer is yes. You absolutely can. Giving a …
Focus On Joy In Your Relationship
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 …
No More Date Night Excuses
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 …
Simple Traits In A Healthy Relationship
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 …
Ask For What You Really Want
Relationships are hard work, as we know. Whether it’s romantic, work, parent, or any other type of relationship, it’s imperative to ask for what you really want. It may seem like you shouldn’t have to spell out, especially in a romantic relationship, what you want or expect. But when we don’t state clearly how we …
How To Beat Boredom In Your Marriage
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. …
How To Argue: 5 Tips For Healthier Fights
Arguments aren’t something to be feared or avoided. They are opportunities to express your feelings and view your relationship from your partner’s perspective. Because our goals and beliefs are never 100% in line with another, conflicts are bound to arise. What makes the difference in a healthy relationship is knowing how to argue. A successful …
Ways To Help Your Relationship Grow
The health and satisfaction within a relationship can ebb and flow. Life’s ups and downs can take a toll on any relationship. In a healthy relationship, both partners work together through effort and communication to keep the relationship alive and healthy. Using a few methods daily can help your relationship grow. 4 Simple Ways to …
How To Pick The Right Partner
Is he “The One”? Many of us have asked this question, whether to ourselves or to a friend. How do you know for sure? Is there a way to know? Is there a way to pick the right partner? Unfortunately, there is no way to know for sure how things will turn out in the …