Work stress can put a tremendous strain on intimate relationships, especially marriages or living with a partner. When one partner is experiencing work stress, the emotional tension has a way of spilling over, leading to tension at home. While emotional…
Managing money can be stressful when you’re single, but it can become even more complex when managing finances as a couple. Financial disagreements are common among couples, yet they often go unaddressed. Being open and honest about money early on,…
All relationships have times of tension, typically due to unmet or unrealized expectations. But becoming adept at managing these expectations in a new relationship, rather than getting hung up on differences, can be the ticket to a long, healthy relationship.…
Feelings can hit anytime, with or without us noticing. Knowing and managing emotional triggers in a relationship helps in creating solid and healthy relationships. WHAT ARE EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS? Triggers are things—people, circumstances, or even odors—that produce strong emotional responses, usually…
Marriage is a union between two people, with each of them bringing along their own cultural baggage into the marriage. These differences—in beliefs, values, traditions, communication styles, and expectations—make a unique marriage. Negotiating these cultural differences thoughtfully and respectfully lays…
Being a family member is not always simple. Conflicts are a natural part of relationships, and this is especially true in blended families. When two individuals with children from prior relationships come together, they face unique challenges such as difficulties…
It is usual that the couple who come for the consultation declaring not to show signs of being in love by the other person. Knowing, to see and to talk about the diverse ways of being in love is a…
There are numerous ways to support your partner’s goals and dreams, from actively helping to simply listening. A healthy relationship is founded on mutual support and understanding of each other’s wishes. As a couple, you must figure out ways on…
A long-distance relationship is never easy to carry on, but with due communication and effort from both sides, it can flourish. Physical distance can be hard, but now technology has provided ease in connecting with each other, and at times…
Communication is the basis of any sound relationship. Dealing with a partner communication issue is very important because it fosters trust, intimacy, and emotional connection without misunderstandings and conflicts. But poor communication results in distance, resentment, and even disconnection. More…