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
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
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
Firefighters face very high levels of job stress. This is not surprising, given they interact with people in extreme situations and are exposed to a wide range of dangers, not typical in most other professions. These stresses and difficulties, mental, physical, and emotional, have a significant impact on a firefighter's well-being. A recent … [Read more...] about STUDY: Firefighters can ease one another’s job stress, but loving spouses may increase it
Sexual intimacy often experiences dips or lulls as a couple goes through life together. You can’t predict the changes life will throw at you, and some are easier to handle than others. However, some challenges will take a more significant toll on your life and relationship. Long-term increased workload, stress, health problems, medication (with … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Revive the Sexual Intimacy in Your Relationship
This article was updated in October 2021. Boundaries are necessary for all relationships, including your intimate relationships. There’s a common misconception that boundaries prevent intimacy in relationships, but in fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many people think that boundaries are like fences, preventing people from … [Read more...] about How to Set Boundaries to Create a Healthy Relationship
All couples have disagreements and fights at one time or another. Conflicts happen in all relationships, and that’s okay. It’s important to express your thoughts, feelings, and needs even if you’re unhappy. So, having conflict in your relationship is never the issue. What’s more important is how you manage the conflict and whether you repair it … [Read more...] about How to Use a Time-out to De-escalate Conflict in Your Relationship
