A Beryl of Emotions
Imagine this: It’s roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit at night. There is no breeze. The power is out. Your food is slowly rotting away in the...
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How To Love an Avoidant
When you are dating an avoidant partner, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future of your relationship. Whether your partner’s...
Relationship-ocalypse: How To Be a “Honeymoon Period” Survivor
The biggest early obstacle to any relationship is one that few ever see coming: the dreaded end of the Honeymoon Period. The initial...
Embracing Uniqueness in Marriage: The Key to a Fulfilling Relationship
Marriage is a beautiful union of two individuals who come together to share their lives, dreams, and aspirations. While it's a journey...
Rejected
What if I told you that rejection was actually a great thing? Natalie, are you off your rocker? Hear me out. The amount of energy that is...
Who Am I? Exploration of the Enneagram
Figuring out who we are can be a daunting and challenging task. You might find yourself having great insight and self-awareness, or maybe...
A Little About Me (And A Little About Attachment Theory)
I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...
Communicating Gratitude
The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the
Communication – Something to Talk About
There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...
Two-Way Friendships
I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...
Supporting One Another
I can remember when I first read the book “Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Using verses from Galatians, Cloud and Townsend...
Diversity is Out There. Go Find It!
When we think of diversity, a common assumption is that people from diverse backgrounds will automatically find their way into our lives....
Creating Fondness in Relationships
I often hear statements from one partner that they love the other person, but that they are not “in love” with them. Really, I hear this...
Importance of Friendship
At some point in your therapy journey, your therapist is likely to assess for protective factors that help individuals with resiliency...
Emotional Dialogue
We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship. This is more so in a couple’s environment...
Knowing Your Partner
How well do you know your partner? Oftentimes we say we know them but find it difficult to buy them gifts or know what to do to help...
14 Days of Dread
We have officially entered what some might call the most dreadful time of year. Valentine’s Day, also commonly known as Single Awareness...
Love Hurts: 4 Reasons Why You May Be Holding onto a Toxic Relationship
When it comes to toxic relationships, holding on instead of letting go is, more often than not, the norm. The strength that it takes to...
When to Consider Marriage Counseling
It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...
Aging and Loneliness During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...
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