At this point, many of you have probably at least heard of the five famous love languages, which include: Physical touch Quality time Words of affirmation Receiving gifts Acts of service (If you need a refresher, read The 5 Love Languages & How They Can Help You Have a Healthier Relationship first!) From Gary Chapman's […]

Undeniably, any relationship ending sets in motion the grieving process — even if we know the end of the relationship is in our best interests. We’ve all watched the endless amounts of films and shows that depict just that. And, most of us have also experienced heartache in some form or another.  Inevitably, it’s really […]

Do you know someone who has a tough time opening up emotionally? Do you find it challenging that they seem emotionally unavailable? It used to be that mostly men were put into the category of shutting down emotionally or being unavailable. Way back in the day, the line of thinking that was if you’re an […]

Recently, I started to truly understand the concept of “letting go.” While overused, hanging onto grudges or anger hurts only ourselves. Yet, letting go offers freedom and opportunity — something, perhaps, many of us wish we had more of. When beginning to write this article, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the power of […]

Words are powerful. They can express love, support, and understanding. But in a relationship with a narcissist, words can turn into sharp weapons, as they often use insults to control and devalue their partners, making you feel confused, hurt, and worthless. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition where someone has an inflated […]

I have talked to many people whose relationships have ended because they felt like "they were doing everything". Over time, they started to resent their partners and became exhausted until they wanted out. This is not uncommon. Unfortunately, we don't always see the signs, or we do but don’t know how to fix the relationship […]

It’s alright to have wants and needs.  This is something that many people forget about, thinking that they are doing something wrong if they need something. Or, they’re just afraid to ask for things, feeling like they’re not worthy to receive. One thing that many couples talk about in therapy is not feeling heard or […]

We’ve all been in a situation where we didn’t feel understood. And that’s okay. But when someone starts saying statements like, “It’s not as bad as you’re making it,” or “It’s not that big of a deal,” we can feel even more upset and unheard. It’s as though the other person is saying your feelings […]

At some point in our lives, we all experience disagreements in our families. Whether it's a squabble over who gets the last slice of pizza or a deeper conflict about values and respect, these moments can leave us feeling frustrated, upset, and sometimes even hurt. Have you experienced this? If so, you're not alone! Conflict […]