Money is a hot topic that many couples argue about. In fact, money is one of the most common issues couples fight about, along with kids, mess, in-laws, and sex. Fights about money often arise in the absence of open discussions. Views on money, spending, saving, and financial responsibility between you and your partner can vary … [Read more...] about 3 Common Fights About Money in Your Relationship and How to Fix Them
All healthy relationships include doses of conflict. The trick to maintaining a strong relationship isn't to avoid conflict but to manage a conflict discussion in constructive ways, resolve your relationship issues with the help of the"Gottman 4 horsemen," and bring you and your partner together rather than pull you apart. Key takeaways: the … [Read more...] about How the “Gottman 4 Horsemen” Could Save Your Relationship from Divorce
Relationship success doesn’t come from grand gestures or declarations. What keeps a relationship strong and enduring is far more related to the work you put in. It’s about developing and maintaining a secure-functioning relationship and finding a partner that you can feel safe and open with. Defining a secure-functioning relationship According to … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Tips to Build a Long-Lasting Relationship
The changes in our lives caused by Coronavirus are stressful. That stress will have an impact on our relationships as well. What do you do if you find your relationship buckling under the pressure of COVID-19? And what do you do if it's time to break up? Think about it; be certain of your decision We never make good decisions when we’re stressed … [Read more...] about COVID Break-ups: How to End Your Relationship with Dignity
The coronavirus has changed our lives. With change comes stress. A big adjustment we’re dealing with is the additional stress on our relationships. Some couples are adapting and flourishing under this new stress, while others are coming undone as underlying issues are pushed to the forefront of the relationship while remaining unresolved. So … [Read more...] about How to Ensure Your Relationship Thrives During COVID-19
Being in quarantine or isolation in a pandemic is difficult. Taking care of children during a time of isolation with no schooling institutions or daycare increases that challenge significantly. Being a separated couple or blended family with children during a pandemic is just plain hard. Unfortunately, this is the reality many of us are … [Read more...] about How to Bring Separated Families Together in the Pandemic Lockdown
In a time of quarantine and self-isolation, getting the counselling you need can be difficult. Fortunately, online therapy (also called Telehealth, distance therapy, or remote therapy) provides a way to get the help you need while at a distance from your healthcare professionals. Online therapy is typically provided using video conferencing (or … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Challenges of Online Therapy
Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing how our day-to-day lives look. With borders shut down, domestic and international flights cancelled, and non-essential businesses closed, it's a difficult adjustment to the freedoms and liberties we're used to enjoying. Quarantine and self-isolation, although necessary for everyone's health and safety, can be … [Read more...] about COVID-19: How to Manage Relationship Stress and Cope with Social Isolation
There’s a lot of pressure around Valentine’s Day to do something extraordinary or unforgettable. More often than not, a successful date is really just about doing something fun you both enjoy and spending that time focused on one another. The memorable part is actually taking that time out of your busy life to be with each other and maintain … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day: 101 Fun and Romantic Date Ideas
The holidays can be a stressful time in and amongst all the holiday cheer. Disagreements about how to celebrate the holidays or conflicts with family and in-laws can add extra stress to your romantic relationship. Addressing these conflicts right away with open and timely communication is an essential step in maintaining and strengthening your … [Read more...] about 4 Steps Towards a Conflict-Free Holiday Season
