The day of love is here, but you aren’t feeling it. You recently got divorced and want to forget this day even exists. And maybe that is what you do, maybe you distract yourself with something else. Valentine’s Day can be a hard day for anyone not in a relationship but especially for someone who… Read More ›
All relationships go through ups and downs. Sometimes your connection might feel off. Your partner feels distant and you aren’t sure what to do, or why he/she/they are feeling so far away from you. Your conversations might be simply transactional— what time do the kids need to be picked up? Will you make it to… Read More ›
Dear Mabel: Why can’t I get over my husband having an affair? I am a mom with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, who is deeply religious. I recently found out my husband has been having a longterm affair and I am struggling with moving past his actions and repairing our marriage. It is all I can… Read More ›
Boundaries in any relationship — whether between family or a romantic partnership— are extremely important to maintaining a healthy, happy relationship. That being said, there are logical and illogical ways to set a boundary. Let’s talk about Joan (a fictional client). Joan is very close with her father who lives in another state. They have… Read More ›
Grudges and boundaries often appear similar, but they are in fact quite different. Grudges are a form of punishment. It is constantly holding something over another person’s head, not letting them recover from a past failure. It is not acceptable that people can grow and learn from mistakes. Grudges are toxic to relationships. We are… Read More ›
Just because you are in love does not mean you have to let everything go. Love can—and should—involve boundaries. You and your significant other are still two separate people with different needs, wants, expectations. Boundaries are healthy. Boundaries often have a bad rap. They can be perceived as pushing away the other or creating distance.… Read More ›
Some men have a very difficult time confronting and processing emotions. They seem to be able to compartmentalize emotions so as to not carry things with them. It is a nice skill really, they are able to break things down and problem solve. Of course, not all men have difficulty with emotions. There are exceptions.… Read More ›
If you find yourself in a situation where you are deciding between two guys, then you are not into either of them. A decision like this should be an easy one if you have true feelings. It is like what Marie Kondo is teaching about the tidying up your home, does this spark joy? If… Read More ›
“I just want someone to love me”- Let’s think about this phrase for a minute because we hear it quite often, right? In a survey conducted by The Body Shop and Ipsos, a market research firm through November and December 2020 with more than 22,000 people in 21 different countries, 60 percent of women wished they had more respect… Read More ›
I understand true love. The intense feelings you can have for another. That whole, complete kind of love. But, I also understand healthy love and the two can look very different. Emotions vs. Behaviors There is a big difference between emotions and behaviors. Emotions are what we feel on the inside, while behaviors are our… Read More ›
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