When we are angry, we tend to blow things out of proportion. We get upset about things that wouldn't bother us in a normal situation.  At that moment, the things that irritate us seem more important than everything else. You temporarily lose your sense of judgment. Words come out of your mouth before your mind […]

Insecurity in relationships can feel like a constant battle against an invisible enemy. Maybe you’ve sent a text, only to reread it a dozen times, dissecting every word and emoji. Or perhaps you’ve opened up about your feelings, only to spend the next three hours second-guessing yourself. You might even tell yourself, “I’m too much. […]

Love is a universal language. But the way we express and receive it can be remarkably different from person to person (and inevitably, culture to culture).  But have you ever found yourself putting tremendous effort into showing your love—only to feel like your gestures aren’t quite hitting the mark? Or perhaps you’ve been on the […]

American entrepreneur Jim Rohn has said, “You are the sum of who you surround yourself with.” In other words… If you’re hanging out with people you don’t strive to be or admire you in one way or another, you might be hanging out with the wrong crowd. And you might even be becoming someone who […]

Jealousy. It’s one of those emotions we don’t like to talk about, yet it sneaks into our lives when we least expect it: at work in our relationships scrolling through social media What if I told you that some of those feelings could be traced back to your childhood? Yes, those seemingly distant memories of […]

When you think about what makes a relationship last, what comes to mind? Maybe love, trust, or communication? Those are big, for sure - but there’s something deeper that often gets overlooked: emotional safety. At its heart, emotional safety is about feeling like you can show up as your full, messy, beautiful self without fear […]

Experiencing a divorce or a breakup can be challenging for everyone involved. It can be especially tough to face the holiday season after a divorce. In fact, for many divorcees, the holidays can bring to the surface a lot of feelings like sadness, grief, anxiety, regret, loneliness, and more. It's difficult to face change in […]

Relationships can bring out the best in us, but they also have this knack for surfacing our deepest insecurities and fears. If you find yourself easily triggered—especially in romantic relationships—you’re definitely not alone. Many of us carry hidden emotional triggers - reactions that get set off by certain words, actions, or even just a particular […]

“Be kind.” It’s so simple. So impactful. And often, so easy. While many say, “It takes courage to be kind,” it also doesn’t take much either. In fact, if everyone were a little more kind in our day-to-day, this world would likely be a very different place (Just some food for thought!). When it comes […]