Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is famous for having said, “Into each life some rain must fall,” meaning life is always going to throw us some heartache. This same sentiment can be said about relationships. Into each one some irritability, frustration and overall blah-ness tends to fall. But while it’s common for all couples to go through “the […]
Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect
Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning “don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, continued, systemic neglect can have negative ramifications on a child’s psyche. A continued […]
Eating Disorders Don’t Just Happen to White College Girls
This is a true story. Names and some details have been changed to protect privacy. This story is shared with permission. Annie knew something was wrong and suspected she may have an eating disorder. She laughed it off, thinking, “I’m in my 30s. That’s a thing that only happens to young college kids.” Time went […]
3 Essential Listening Skills to Improve Your Relationship
One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is communication. When both partners understand how to communicate properly, they feel loved, connected and secure. But when effective communication is lacking, both people can become defensive, and the relationship can be mired down in distrust, misunderstanding and resentments. When couples are hitting rock […]
When a Family Member Becomes an Addict
Addiction doesn’t just affect those who are abusing drugs or alcohol, it affects everyone around them as well. When a family member becomes an addict, it is often hard to know the right thing to say or how to act around them. But there are things you can do to help your loved one and […]
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