Is Compromise Always Necessary? When to Hold Your Ground
In the past, women were often pigeonholed into the role of perfect 1950s housewives, expected to manage household chores in pearls, care for children, and …
Dating and Relationship Advice
Overcoming Past Hurts to Forge New Emotional Connections
If you’ve been in love, you’ve been hurt. Maybe it wasn’t intentional on the part of your romantic partner, but no one in a relationship …
Navigating Enneagram Dynamics | How Different Types Handle Conflict and Connection
If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to light up an entire room while others seem to create a bad vibe the moment they …
Navigating Conflict When Emotions Run High
There are some universal truths when it comes to romantic relationships, and one of them is that if you are in a partnership with someone, …
Storytelling and Relationships | Sharing Authentic Experiences to Build Connection
Do you want to hear a scary story? Joking! It’s not spooky, we just wanted to get your full attention. And now that we have …
Stay Connected: Essential Communication Tools for Thriving Long-Distance Relationships
Being in a long-distance romantic relationship can be really tough, even at the best of times. There are hundreds of miles—you may even be in …
Setting Realistic Expectations | How to Avoid Disappointment in Relationships
Romantic relationships can be a tumultuous typhoon of emotions, especially at the very beginning. Feelings are all over the place; it’s new and exciting, and …
The Art of Compromise | Finding Common Ground and Moving Forward
The “c” word (not THAT word) is a necessity in romantic relationships—we are talking about compromise. Being willing to compromise is a must-have that both …
The Importance of Quality Time | Making Time for Meaningful Conversations
Spending quality time together is essential for every couple’s relationship development. Time spent doing things together, whether it’s talking in bed, making dinner, or enjoying …
Building Resilience Through Conflict
The definition of resilience (noun) is “An ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change,” according to Merriam-Webster. That sounds a little …
