by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 5, 2022 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with BPD? While you can’t force them to seek treatment, you can take steps to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and stabilize your relationship. What you need to know about BPD People with borderline personality...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 29, 2022 | Relationships, Therapy
Are you and your partner not seeing eye to eye on much anymore? Find out in this guide whether it’s time for marriage therapy and get that spark back. Staying in a long-term, committed relationship is one of the most difficult things human beings demand of themselves....
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma
The truest, deepest love comes from within — but, like any other relationship, it takes work. Before you can truly show up for other people in your life, you need to be able to do the same for yourself. That means, taking credit for your accomplishments, learning to...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Here are the best techniques to learn how to increase intimacy with your spouse. Through detailed examples, we’ll learn how to identify potential problems and how to resolve them to improve your marriage quickly. It’s all about intimacy and figuring out...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 8, 2022 | Relationships, Therapy
I have a confession to make. I am an adult, and I have crushes – sometimes, hard crushes. You know the kind — when your heart starts to beat faster every time they text you, or you stumble over your words every time they say hi to you. I never know what to do when I...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 1, 2022 | Relationships, Therapy
I have found that there are certain propositions that once accepted will ease the heartache of parenting a grown child. I have watched my friends struggle with their teens and young adults. Often there is direct conflict with the person your child has become. But...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 6, 2022 | Relationships
All friendships are prone to disagreements or problems at times, but sometimes these can cause irreparable harm. Dealing with the end of a long term friendship can be particularly tough as this person likely knows you well and is very integrated into your life. You...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy
Emotional support is one of the big benefits of having relationships. When you face life challenges or stress, your loved ones can offer empathy and comfort by listening to your troubles and validating your feelings. Emotional dependence, however, passes the point of...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships
Anxiety can be hard on relationships. But healthy communication and understanding can help avoid any issues. Here’s how to navigate it together. Relationships thrive on concessions and acclimation. On the one hand, you’re human — stubborn and proud, enjoying things a...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Relationships
Dysfunctional stability can make us feel temporary peace, it limits living a whole relationship and life. Do you relate to one of the two scenarios below for yourself or your partner? Scenario 1: “She never understands me. In the past, also, no one understood me.” “No...
