Let’s be honest; Long-term relationships are tough. And by “tough,” I mean they require work, time, and effort for a successful life partnership. Sure, there are couples that might seamlessly fit together. But for the rest of us, we often have to accept our partner’s faults (or look at them in a new light) and […]

Author Lewis B Smedes once said, “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”  Oftentimes, resentment, grudges, or old hurts don’t haunt the person who caused them. In fact, they might have forgotten about the situation altogether. In the end, the only person who is still hurting is […]

Are You Ready to Move On? Understanding Personal Growth in Relationships Personal growth is natural, but recognizing when you've outgrown relationships, places, or situations can be challenging. Like plants that grow toward sunlight, humans thrive in environments filled with warmth, encouragement, and connection. When those elements disappear, it might be time to evaluate whether you've […]

Believe it or not, our minds have the ability to play tricks on us, otherwise known as cognitive distortions. One such distortion is mind reading, where we make assumptions about what others are thinking or feeling without any concrete evidence. It's like a psychic power gone awry, as we convince ourselves that we know exactly […]

There are some habits and behaviors that make it difficult for us to live with others. We're talking about the people who interrupt or cause drama everywhere they go. Those passive-aggressive folks, or the ones who make every conversation about themselves.  Behaviors like this can be labeled toxic to be sure, but they also happen […]

In a world where the dialogue around bullying is often centered on children and schools, the reality of adult bullying remains a less-discussed - yet equally critical issue. Whether you’re experiencing bullying at work, amongst family, or within friend groups, it all hits the same and can be psychologically damaging. The hard part is that, […]

If you're an introvert or a shy person, do not think that you are alone. The world is full of shy and awkward people! Some stay that way through life, some build a different persona for others while intrinsically remaining the same, and others break the shackles of shyness.  It is important to note that […]

Knowing your partner’s or your own love language is one thing. But actually putting it into practice? That’s a whole different ballgame. While we all have different ways of expressing and receiving love—also known as “love languages”—it can be tough when your partner’s love language differs from your own. However, specific love language exercises can […]

There are a lot of factors that shape us into being the people we are today. Among these factors is the relationship we have/had with our primary caregiver when we were young. In most cases, this is our mothers.  In the 1950s, Bowlby introduced the attachment theory which was later expanded by Mary Ainsworth. The theory […]