by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 4, 2023 | Relationships
Yes, Even When She Criticizes Your Home Decor Getting along with your mother-in-law can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re newly married and are just getting to know your mother-in-law or are trying to improve a not-so-perfect relationship...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 20, 2023 | Relationships
How to put down the distractions and really listen. Communication skills are the building blocks of good relationships, from interacting successfully in the workplace to connecting with our closest loved ones. What we say and how we say it is vital, but listening is...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 6, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Dealing with a romantic partner who is condescending can be difficult, and painful. When someone is condescending, they talk down to you and act in a way that implies that they are better than you. It inherently shows a lack of respect, since the person seeks to show...
by Courtenay Monfore | Oct 30, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy
Where to Draw the Line in What You Share When we fall in love with someone, the relationship becomes a private world of its own. Secrets, traumas, and childhood experiences are shared freely with the intention of being known, accepted, and supported by the other. Over...
by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 18, 2023 | Relationships
Fake friends are people who pretend to care about you but don’t actually have your best interests at heart. Also known as false friends or fair-weather friends, they tend to act like friends only when it benefits them. Genuine friends can be a valuable source of...
by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy
The term narcissist is often used casually to label people who seem excessively in love with themselves or intensely interested in their own lives. However, it’s crucial to understand that there’s a significant difference between a person having occasional...
by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 4, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy
In relationships, boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by your partner. When it comes to love, people tend to think that they should love their partners unconditionally and be willing to do anything for them....
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 21, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy
Everyone wants attention from time to time. It’s a natural human desire to want to receive validation and praise. However, needing constant attention suggests that you cannot function without receiving attention and validation from other people. Because of this...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 14, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy
Dealing with a romantic partner who is condescending can be difficult, and painful. When someone is condescending, they talk down to you and act in a way that implies that they are better than you. It inherently shows a lack of respect, since the person seeks to show...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 31, 2023 | Anxiety, Relationships
Imagine feeling nervous, stressed and worried most of the time, or so fixated on a particular perceived threat that it paralyzes you with fear. Living in this constant state of stress, it seems reasonable that you would become frustrated, irritable and even angry,...
