We are often advised to look out for the ‘red flags’ in relationships. Whether it be a romantic, family, or platonic relationship, red flags are the warning signs that let you know something is not quite right with the other person, or with your connection to them. These negative traits can be evident from the […]

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur When in a relationship, we get so used to having someone love us that we sometimes forget to love ourselves.  Consequently, when the relationship ends, we feel like we have lost the only person who loved us. We forget that […]

Feeling a deep, emotional connection with your partner or spouse is a big deal for many people. While some may cringe at the thought, others really crave that deep and meaningful emotional connection. For your relationship to really flourish, connecting at that deeper, more intimate level is helpful. However, many couples admit that it’s tough […]

Many marriages and relationships have fallen apart because of sexual-related concerns and lack of intimacy. That goes on to indicate that sex can hold a significant position in relationships. Unfortunately, this is still often considered a taboo topic that can not be openly discussed in many cultures, communities, and religions. Consequently, there is a lot […]

First dates can be a lot of things, one of which is nerve-wracking. The possibility of meeting someone new with whom you could get on well with is exciting, but the fear of jinxing the whole thing can be overwhelming.  If you’re anything like me and are a strong believer that ‘first impressions are lasting […]

As we are still early in the year, most of us are probably still navigating how to make this year better than the last. We're likely looking back at various aspects of our lives, determining what went well and what didn’t; then coming up with how we can best move on. This is great, and […]

In a 1894 paper, one of the most influential people in psychology, Sigmund Freud, introduced the concept of defense mechanisms. This was later refined by his daughter, Anna Freud. When faced with an uncomfortable or stressful situation, our brain does the best it can to escape the negative feelings and cope. If you touch a […]

Parenting is quite rewarding, but of course it can also be tough. One challenge many face is the tendency for parents to become codependent on their children. This occurs when parents rely excessively on their children for emotional support, validation, and identity. While it is natural to seek love and connection from our children, it […]

Unlike physical maturity, which follows a more predictable pattern as we age, emotional maturity is influenced by various factors such as life experiences, personal reflections, and intentional learning.  Most of us, as we grow, encounter situations that force us to mature emotionally, such as: our parents’ divorce difficult conversations break-ups relationships failures and more Or […]