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What Kind Of Perfectionist Are You?
Research has linked perfectionism to anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns, but perfectionism can also be a good thing. Perfectionists see how the world around them can be better – and when wielded in a healthy way, the characteristic can be a powerful vehicle for change. It’s a force that can be constructive and also destructive, depending on how you manage it. The key is to understand your own brand of perfectionism.Read More
9 Rules To Talk About Sex With Your Partner
Most of us struggle with communication in many areas of our relationship, so of course talking about a particularly vulnerable topic like sex is going to feel even harder. To help these discussions be more productive and less awkward, let’s use the Golden Rules of Sex Talks.Read More
Procrastination Is More Than Putting Things Off. Here’s How To Kick The Habit
Procrastinating isn’t a sign of laziness. It’s your inner critic come to life. In this episode, she explains how you can kick the habit.Read More
How To Cope With Anger Feelings
Anger is an emotion that nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. In fact, anger is a necessary emotion to feel because it acts as a form of protection from a possible threat.Read More
How To Talk To Have Healthy Communication With Your Partner
At their best, relationships—both romantic and platonic—can be one of the strongest sources of happiness and stress relief. They can offer positive experiences, keeping our moods high and steady, and creating a source of support when times are tough. At their worst, however, relationships can feel toxic and can be a significant source of stress. This stress can be the constant, low-grade type, the intermittent stress that creates some measure of anxiety even when things are going well, or a variety of other forms of stress.Read More
Signs A Marriage Cannot Be Saved
Marriage can be a blessing, but it can also break your heart—especially if you think you’ve reached the end of the road. There’s no easy path to the decision to divorce, and the journey through uncoupling is different for everyone. If you’re contemplating this difficult decision, you need to determine if your relationship is so troubled that your marriage cannot be saved.Read More
How Trauma Can Affect Your Relationship
Trauma can change how we act in the world. It can affect our relationships by changing how we relate to ourselves and others.Read More
What To Do If You’re No Longer Feeling Attracted To Your Partner
It’s not unusual to feel less attracted to your partner over time. Here’s why that happens — and what to do about it.Read More
7 Things Happy Couples Do After A Fight
Here’s what people in healthy relationships do differently.Read More
How To Approach Your Partner About Couples Therapy
Advice for broaching the topic of relationship counseling.Read More
9 Signs You Might Be A People Pleaser
9 Signs You Might Be A People PleaserRead More
What To Do If You Feel Guilty After Setting Boundaries
It’s not selfish to put your own needs above a loved one’s needs. Here’s what to tell yourself if you feel wrong doing that.Read More
8 Subtle Signs You’ve Found Your Forever Person
How do you know you’ve found “the one”? Here are eight little green flags your partner is a keeper.Read More
9 Beliefs You Have to Let Go If You Want to Find Inner Peace
“Enlightenment is a destructive process. It has nothing to do with becoming better or being happier. Enlightenment is the crumbling away of untruth. It’s seeing through the facade of pretense. It’s the complete eradication of everything we imagined to be true.” ~AdyashantiRead More
Why Self-Compassion Is the Key to Living the Life You Want
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~Carl RogersRead More
Creating A “Safe” and Connected Holiday Season
The importance of gratitude, smiles, and deep breaths.
How To Make Friends? Accept The Awkwardness
Craving connection and friendship with other people is a fundamental part of being human. But what does being a friend mean in a world where hackers are trying to be your “friend” on Facebook?Read More
What Are The 5 Love Languages?
Knowing your partner’s love language could strengthen your relationship.
How To Build A Relationship Based On Interdependence
Most of us value connection with others, especially in our romantic relationships. In fact, we are wired for connection and it allows us to create bonds and intimacy with our partner. The success of long-term relationships depends heavily on the quality of our emotional connection with each other.Read More
Are You In A Relationship or A Situationship? 5 Ways To Tell
Figuring out your relationship status can be confusing. Here’s how to clarify.
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