Congratulations! You have completed marriage counseling or couples therapy. You have taken a positive step towards improving your relationship and resolving your issues. However, your journey does not end here. Being able to maintain the progress you made in therapy is equally as important as achieving it in the first place. In this blog post, I will share some tips...[ read more ]
Dating can be magical or hellish, depending on the person you fall in love with. Sometimes, we end up with self-absorbed narcissists. Also, it's difficult to tell during the first few months of your relationship since you're fascinated and filled with awe for your lover. However, as time passes, you begin to notice traits that make you uncomfortable. This feeling...[ read more ]
One of the best things about marriage is the comfort of simply being yourself. Sometimes, too much comfort can create a problem. Disagreements in marriage are common occurrences, and they can occasionally spark arguments. It's important to remember that they can also be an opportunity for growth and understanding. But that growth only develops when effective communication is at play. Effective...[ read more ]
Everyone loves a good 'Rom-Com.' A beautiful couple meets unexpectedly, falls madly in love, and lives happily ever after! Well, we also know that those stories and happily ever afters are for fairy tales. This does not mean that real couples do not know the joys of happiness and bliss. Marriage is not as predictable as movies make it seem,...[ read more ]
Maintaining a connection within a marriage or relationship can be difficult. Throw in technology, and it can become much harder. Have you ever noticed how often you and your spouse are physically around one another but completely absent mentally or emotionally? If you think back, how many of those instances were the two of you glued to a digital device?...[ read more ]
Marriage is full of constant highs and lows, but couples often find themselves experiencing marital burnout. Burnout in marriage is a form of extreme physical, mental, and emotional fatigue. This is a genuine struggle for many married couples. It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of life and forget to prioritize your relationship. Are You Experiencing...[ read more ]
Communication is key! This phrase has always been a part of relationships and marriages. While verbal communication allows you to express your thoughts and feelings, learning how your partner shows and receives love helps you physically display how much you care. Yes, we're talking about the love languages! Understanding your partner's love language is essential to building and sustaining a...[ read more ]
“Marriage isn’t a bed of roses” is a true statement. Some days, you and your partner will be on the best terms, and the relationship will feel easygoing. On other days, you and your spouse will disagree and feel upset with one another. Fortunately, these are pretty standard parts of a marriage. When things are really challenging, you or your...[ read more ]
More and more people are opting to work from home. While this has its advantages, it definitely has its challenges as well. Particularly when your partner also works from home.The following are some tips to help you and your partner share a successful and harmonious dwelling while both working remotely:Give Each Other SpaceYou might be tempted to spend every moment...[ 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 ]
