Money is often a major source of tension in relationships. Far too often couples break up over this. Many relationships could overcome the issue and end up in healthier relationships if they applied simply proven methods to address the problem.
A major emotional symptom of anxiety is a “persistent or severe fear or worry in situations where most people wouldn’t feel threatened.” People with anxiety also suffer from physical symptoms of which include, difficulty sleeping. Anxiety can keep us awake as we struggle with unhealthy thoughts in our head.
The notion of living “happily ever after” typically only holds true in Cinderella-like fairytales and love stories. In the real world, the daily pressures of work, raising children, caring for parents, and other stressors create many challenges for even the strongest and most healthy relationships.
He leaves for work in a hurry with a quick [...]
As everyone has probably realized Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Stores are packed with candies, jewelry, flowers, and cards. Seeing all those red and pink hearts can make a single guy or gal tremble in their shoes. Feelings of loneliness, and self-doubt can start to rise.
We all come with a history. It exists and both you and your partner ultimately bring your histories with you into your relationship. But do you let the past trespass on your relationship present?
We all come with a history. It exists and both [...]
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all be mind-readers? Wouldn’t it make life and relationships just that much more open and honest?
If there’s one quote that I wish all married people knew it would be “People change and forget to tell one another.” Here’s why: Although there are a lot of people who will tell you that a healthy relationship can only happen when two people are willing to accept one another exactly as they are, the reality is that kind of relationship advice is only partly true.
There’s not a day that goes by when I don’t find myself in a discussion in my counseling sessions that consists of someone looking for a little dating advice. After all, if there’s one thing that just about all of us can agree on, it’s that love is an important part of our life’s journey and being in a strong, secure and stable relationship can definitely make the trip just that much more special.
