Getting on the same page can be difficult. It can be difficult to determine what is “normal” within a parent-adult child relationship. Each family and individual is different, but one thing is certain — developing a healthy bond with your parent as an adult (or your adult child) is possible. If you’re reading this, chances …
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Building Authenticity Into Relationships For A Happier Life We\’ve all been there: forcing yourself to be a little more this or a little less that in order to fit in. It\’s natural and healthy to show different sides of yourself to different people in your life. Your mom knows a different side of you than …
How to Stop Dating the Wrong People We all have war stories from the dating scene, whether we\’re in it now or we\’ve been in it in the past. Dating the \”wrong\” people is just part of the game. It happens to the best of us. But what if you find yourself consistently ending up …
Long-held taboos have kept women from talking about, understanding, and pursuing a higher level of sexual well-being. It’s 2023 and it’s still taboo to discuss female sexual pleasure. Many of us are not aware of the importance of pleasure to our physical well-being, or even think that we do not deserve to experience it. In …
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How to honor your individual needs within the context of a long-term relationship. There’s a point in most relationships when you start to refer to yourself as a “we” more often than an “I.” The transition often happens subtly as the two of you form a new identity together, your “couple identity.” Out of a …
This is your year for setting boundaries, voicing your needs, and experiencing the joy of fulfilling connection. This new year, it’s time to DO YOU, NEW – and a better YOU requires evaluating the relationships in your life. Which ones are bringing you joy and fulfilling connection? Which ones are preventing you from further growth …
Navigating Differing beliefs, social pressures, & The Holiday Blues The holidays are not always the joyous time we’re told they should be. For many of us, the holiday season is fun and festive while also being stressful and chaotic. In this article, we explore the ways in which the holiday season affects our well-being, emotionally, …
When personal or professional growth pushes us to redefine our friendships. Life has a way of redefining our friendships for us. As we experience growth in our career, or invest in family relationships or our emotional well-being, our friendships naturally change. But what happens if we choose to intentionally redefine our friendships in the midst …
What To Do When Giving Becomes a Lifestyle Maybe you’ve heard the term “codependency” but don’t really know what it means. Or maybe you’ve only heard about it in extreme situations, where one person in the relationship is struggling with mental health or substance abuse. But codependency can occur in any relationship, not just romantic …
Read on if you’ve recently been asked, “When are you giving me grandbabies?” Getting a degree. Buying a house. Getting married. Starting a family. All of these are considered “life milestones.” And while they can bring excitement and joy, they can also inspire anxiety and frustration. Whether you are currently pursuing one or more of …
