Quality summer family time usually doesn’t just happen. You’ve likely found that to be true during a previous summer. As summer drew near, you had all of these plans of the memorable, fun things you’d do with your family. However, before you knew it, school was...
Dealing with grief as a couple is inevitable. But is the core of our being prepared for such adversity? Are our hearts ready for such a struggle? Almost never. Every day, we see the suffering of people around the world via various media forms. You’d think that would...
Few things today are as destructive for relationships as the greener grass syndrome is. Because of technology, today’s couples have a front-row seat to “better” livelihoods, fame, vacations, bodies and adventure than ever before. It can be easy to start wondering if...
If you want a happy relationship, here’s a good question to ask: Would you characterize your relationship as a positive-thinking relationship or a negative-thinking one? The answer to that question will quickly tell you whether you’re struggling as a couple or...
You may not realize it, but you either live by a healthy relationship pattern or an unhealthy one. You can also call the two possibilities either the wellness model or disease model in relationships. Clinical psychologist, Ryan Howes, Ph.D., shares that we too often...
Have you ever stopped to think of how social media affects couples? The great irony of technology is that it can both simplify and complicate your life if you’re not careful. Maybe you haven’t consciously thought of how social media affects your most vital...
Sick of having the same argument with your spouse? Maybe you even promised each other you wouldn’t bring the topic up again. But all it took was a little spark from one or both of you and, well, now you have a raging fire on your hands. This reoccurring argument is...
Looking to build trust in a marriage after it was lost? Broken trust in a marriage is a common problem that can cause major instability in your family. And without proper help, it could eventually signal the end of your relationship. Even in a good marriage, trust is...
Family: What we need and want from our family during the holidays. When we think of the holidays, we think of the Hallmark Channel. We think of Thanksgiving and Christmas specials where loved ones are traveling from far away to be with one another. We all desire...
What’s wrong with holding in my feelings? Keeping the peace by holding in your feelings is harmful to you. You end up internalizing your emotions. Usually, those emotions are hurt, anger, sadness, or resentment. Where do those feelings go? They stay inside you....
