While not every family has to deal with family drama during the holidays, some families do. You’ve probably heard your friends or coworkers talk about stressful holiday trips or come back after the holidays with plenty of stories of family drama. Maybe you're wondering how you're going to deal with a certain person at […]

Breadcrumbing has nothing to do with literal bread crumbs, but everything to do with how people behave when they are in a relationship or dating someone.  When you've just started talking to someone, and there's a potentially budding romance, things are not always black and white. A lot might not yet be verbally communicated, and […]

Grief and loss take on many forms. It can appear when you least expect it, such as when you finally think you’ve processed what has happened. At other times, it may feel heavy, like a crushing weight you can’t quite crawl out from under.  In fact, processing grief can take significant time and various rituals. […]

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It also doesn’t mean that your hurt doesn’t matter. Or that the relationship will continue forward where it left off. Rather, forgiveness is about letting go. You have the power to choose to let go of: hurt anger resentment any other negative emotion that you no longer want part […]

When two (or more) people are together, conflict is bound to rise at some point! We might have a lot in common or get on well and love each other, but we won't always agree on everything. The existence of conflict doesn't necessarily mean that there is something wrong with the relationship or the people […]

Relationships are so exciting, especially in the early stages when everything is new. We are in a phase where we are learning about ourselves and our partners. We're excited about what the relationship has in store for us, and in no way do we want to jinx that. We're willing to go the extra mile […]

Social awareness can enhance our ability to socialize and connect. But what happens when you lack this essential skill? Well, in social situations, you might end up wondering: Did I miss an inside joke? Have I offended someone? Did I say the wrong thing? Why do I feel so disconnected from everyone else? Without social […]

Being kind is something we should all constantly strive for. Yet, people-pleasing takes this to a whole other level — one where you might end up feeling overly anxious, stressed, and emotionally spent.  People-pleasing isn’t just about being kind. Rather, it involves going out of your way to change what you say or how you […]

So, you’ve found yourself in a relationship with someone who’s avoidant. One minute, everything’s fine, and the next, they’re pulling away, maybe even ghosting you. If it feels like emotional whiplash, you’re not alone. Being with an avoidant partner can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you care deeply about them, but feel like you’re […]