We all have a basic need to be heard, whether in business, with friends, or in romanic relationships. It’s natural to want to feel important, especially to those we care about. Listening is a skill that isn’t second nature to most. Learning how to be a good listener is an important skill to learn as …
How To Tell If Your Relationship Is In Danger
It’s not uncommon to hear that a relationship suddenly crumbled. It’s not uncommon for a partner to feel blindsided by sudden actions to end a marriage. The reality, though, is that relationships and marriages don’t just crumble. There are ways to tell if your relationship is in danger. And while sometimes we miss the signs, …
What Discussions Are Important Before Having Kids?
So many couples follow a similar path of dating, engaged, married, and then kids. But is it the right path for everyone? And was it ever discussed in an open conversation? If you are considering having kids, there are a several conversations you may want to have with yourself, and your spouse / partner, before …
The Power Of Female Friendships
Men and women, while compatible, are inherently different. Females by nature are intuitive, curious, and empathetic. That’s why there is so much power in female friendships. When we need help or support, it’s natural that we turn to our closest friends. Female friendships are our emotional support system in good and bad. Like Minded Women …
5 Things You Wish You Would Have Discussed Before Marriage
As wedding season approaches many of us will begin receiving wedding announcements, shower invitations and lastly, wedding invitations. Wedding season is a time of joy for some, but for others, it can be a time of pain and awareness of their own failing marriage. If you have been struggling in your marriage, there may be …
How To Help Your Child Through Divorce
Divorce is difficult no matter the circumstances. Feelings of guilt, anger, and worry are all normal while grieving the loss of a relationship. Divorce is also overwhelming and traumatic to children, too. There are ways to help your children through divorce so they can grieve what they’ve lost and eventually look forward to and enjoy …
Why Forgiveness In A Relationship Is Important
Forgiveness can be a very difficult concept for many of us. However, forgiving others is important for our own mental health and wellbeing. Forgiveness in a relationship is important as allowing old hurts to grow can lead to resentment and hate. Forgiveness in any relationship is important for our own peace of mind. What is …
How To Show Gratitude To Your Spouse/Partner
Did you know that gratitude can lead to an overall feeling of happiness and contentment? In relationships, it can be easy to let the little moments go by unnoticed. It can be easy to take each other for granted, especially when you know the person will always be there. Instead of letting the little moments …
Date Nights For A Healthy Relationship
Are date nights important for a healthy relationship? Yep! You better believe it! It can be easy to lose focus on your relationship with the demands of life. The bright side is date nights don’t have to be elaborate, time consuming or even at night. Date nights are key to a healthy, long-lasting relationship. Date …
Sharing Household Responsibilities In A Relationship
Women are kind of awesome. We see what needs to be done, and we do it. Dirty laundry piling up? We throw a load in when we walk past. Dirty bathroom? We wipe it down while the kids are in the tub. Messy house? We clean. On and on this goes. But we don’t have …