relationship tips
Five Communication Tips for Couples
Tip 1: Know That It’s Not About You!* If your partner is experiencing an issue, it’s their issue, they own it. It’s not about you! Don’t take it personally and get defensive. Try to be fully present yet at the same time take a step back, out of the message, you’ll be able to hear […]
What Is Gaslighting: Understanding the Dangers and Empowering Yourself to Heal
According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question themselves – giving the abusive partner even more power. It’s a form of psychological manipulation that can occur in personal relationships, workplaces, and even larger social dynamics. It involves the manipulation of an individual’s perception […]
How to re-ignite the sparks of the honeymoon phase
Re-ignite the sparks We all know that feeling: the butterflies in your stomach when you first meet someone special. We remember the overwhelming joy of spending time with them and being completely head over heels. You tell all your friends that you’ve found the one. You optimistically start to covertly plan your life together, all […]
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