To set healthy boundaries with family is hard. As you get older, you might realize that your parents or certain family members have toxic behaviors that you, simply, can no longer put up with. So, you draw a line in the sand. But then, that line quickly becomes blurry.  You might struggle to stick with […]

We’re all trying to live a life where we experience more peace and joy. This is the main reason we do the things we do each day, because we think those things will help us feel better. But what about when people we know show up hurting or feeling like they are broken? What do […]

When we're looking for relationship red flags, there's one that usually flies under the radar, despite being one of the most crucial factors in finding a healthy, successful partnership. Are they actually available in an emotional capacity? Emotional availability describes the ability to sustain emotional bonds in relationships. - Healthline Although relationships can go on […]

Most of us know at least one person who is battling anxiety (if we aren’t that one person ourselves). Whenever we meet up with them, we try to do our best to give them the support they need and remind them how much they mean to us.  However, despite our good intentions, some of us […]

Relationship breakups can create a rollercoaster ride of emotions, for sure, especially the time after a breakup.  One day you can be extremely sad and the next you can feel relatively happy and hopeful for your new path in life. One day you will be drowning your sorrows in two bowls of ice cream and […]

Breakups are never easy. They can leave us feeling confused, hurt, and alone. But with time and dedication to the healing process, you can find your way back to happiness. This article will provide you with five steps to move on after a breakup and begin the healing process so that you can eventually find […]

When I first started learning about relationships, I used to look at everything through the lens of the codependency and narcissism – two ends of a spectrum. This was helpful because I learned how to overcome codependency little by little. However, when I started learning about attachment theory in regards to relationships, I learned so […]

You started off as friends, then became good friends and became extremely close friends.  Then it went from occasionally texting and checking in on each other to constantly texting and having long calls almost every day. You try to spend as much time as possible together and confide in each other with regard to issues […]

Have you ever walked into your house after a long day and felt the tension before anyone even says a word? The air feels charged, like everyone’s just one wrong comment away from snapping. Someone’s sulking in their room, another’s stomping down the hallway, and you… well, you’re trying to hold it together with that […]