You’ve probably heard this a thousand times, but here it is again: Relationships are tough and they require constant work. You and your partner have to be ready to put in the work every single day, and one way to do this is through constant evaluation of your relationship. Here is a list of some important questions to answer both...[ read more ]
When you first meet your spouse, you are two individuals getting to know one another. You learn each other's communication styles, strengths, weaknesses, preferences, likes, dislikes, etc. Unfortunately, one of the things people tend to skate over is boundaries and their idea of privacy. Often, married couples become so adjacent to one another that they lose their sense...[ read more ]
From buying a new home, to getting married, most individuals experience a host of major changes throughout their lifetime. Feeling nervous during these changes is understandable, but sometimes the stress can become overbearing. We start having an impact on one’s mental health. In this article by Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services, we’ll explore a host of strategies individuals can implement...[ read more ]
I'm so excited to share with you this thought that came to me this morning! This one is a message to the codependents and those in relationships with codependents. My codependents out there: You’ve got to check yourself before you wreck yourself! Yes, you heard me, check yourself before you wreck yourself! All jokes aside, here are a few nuggets...[ read more ]
Do You Love Yourself? I have a quick question for you that I want to ask you. Do you love yourself? And I know you're looking at me like, "Oh, of course, I love myself," but do you really? Actually, there are a lot of people that really think that loving yourself just simply because there's no command in the...[ read more ]
How Can A Relationship Vision Board Help You In this blog, we talk about a relationship vision board and how this is crucial to supporting you in choosing your dream relationship. This blog is for individuals who are searching for someone special, but within each new relationship, you encounter different people with the same personality traits. Those repeated cycles...[ read more ]
In this blog I am hoping to break down 4 budgeting tips for couples. I hope to help you in your marriage especially pertaining to how you and your spouse choose to work a budget. I can't say that things have always been hunky Dory financially in my marriage. This is how I learned how ineffective it is...[ read more ]
There are numerous experiences that I am constantly being exposed to. When it comes to the topic of “friends” of the opposite sex while in a relationship, this one can really be contentious. I recently came across a question that I just had to indulge. The question was “can a man be just friends with a woman while being in...[ read more ]
“’Til death do us part.” It’s a nice thought. Until about three years into the marriage when you realize you don’t really know the person you married. Premarital counseling is a form of counseling offered by family therapists to help couples who are planning to marry. Premarital counseling is a great way for couples to identify and resolve any...[ read more ]
“I do.” Two simple enough words. And when you say them on your wedding day, you really mean them. But “I do” can quickly turn into, “I thought I could” when you don’t know exactly who or what you are committing to. Let’s face it, relationships are tricky and it’s important that you and your partner are 100% open...[ read more ]
