Sibling rivalry is quite common in every family. However, it can become more daunting when children from different parents are combined in a blended family. There are certainly adjustments to be made on everyone’s part. In blended families, sibling rivalry can occur due to the normal reasons like fighting over toys or attention. But it […]

Fight, flight or freeze - have you heard this before? Here's an example: One day, while happily walking in nature, I turned the corner on the trail and my eyes spotted a huge snake. Instantly, I froze. In just a few seconds, these kinds of thoughts went through my head: OMG, I’m going to die. […]

If you have ever had an interaction with a narcissist, you know how these people make everything about them.  They might start off as sweet and charming, but over time, you realize that it was all a lie, and they wanted you to be comfortable before they start manipulating you. Things like love-bombing, gaslighting, and […]

When you enter an intimate relationship, you’ve likely got your, “Oh, my gosh, this person is amazing,” glasses on.  All you can see is how wonderful they are. As you get to know each other, those love chemicals are surging nicely. You think about each other all the time and spend as much time together […]

Are you a bit confused and uncertain about the kind of ‘relationship’ you have with someone?  Does it feel like a relationship but also like it is not?  Does it sometimes feel like both of you have different interpretations of what is going on between the two of you? If you said yes to any […]

Do you ever feel like your partner isn’t giving you enough attention or affection? Are they too busy with other things? Would you enjoy more quality time and attention? Relationships can certainly go through their ups and downs. Sometimes there’s plenty of affection and attention happening, while other times there seems to be a lull. […]

A long distance relationship is not easy.  "Distance means so little when someone means so much." — Tom McNeal You might find yourself missing your partner and feeling lonely, which is quite normal. They require a lot of commitment, reciprocation and adequate communication from everyone involved.  Your inability to physically be together does not mean […]

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that is known to help harmonize energies in an environment. Typically, people use feng shui to arrange objects in their home in a certain way that brings the best chance of achieving balance and harmony. Essentially, feng shui affects the energies in your surroundings, with the goal being […]

Most of us have come across some people who never do anything for anyone. Instead, they are always on a chase to see what they can get from everyone around them.  Their intentions are never pure, although they might seem so at first. When they are being nice, they just want you to get comfortable […]