In the embrace of a relationship, one anticipates the warmth of companionship, the solace of understanding, and the stronghold of mutual support. Yet, what happens when, ensnared in the bonds of a partnership, one feels an overpowering sense of solitude? This paradoxical loneliness, where one is together but feels achingly alone, can be more shattering…
There may be certain times within your relationship where you’ll need to pull back a little. In particular, one of those times would be when you are feeling taken for granted by your partner. Whether you’ve been exclusive with someone for six months or you’ve been married for 20 years, if you’re feeling taken for…
As the saying goes “To assume makes an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me.’” And there’s no place where this adage rings more true than in relationships. As you journey down the road from “me” to “us,” it’s easy for many assumptions to develop: some helpful, but some with the potential to cause problems between…
Listening skills are an essential part of healthy communication and are necessary components for building lasting relationships. Truly feeling heard is a powerful experience. It makes you feel cared for, validated, and important. We are faced with so many distractions in our lives that when someone sits down and really listens, it can make you…
Gaslighting is a colloquial term created in reference to the theatrical adaptation of a play, Gas Light, to a film starring Ingmar Bergman called Gaslight. The plot involves a a husband who tries to make his wife think she’s nuts. Today, the term “gaslighting” has been created to refer to relationship dynamics where one person…
When couples dating or married get into arguments it is important to fight fair. Not fighting fair can really damage a relationship. The minute a couple can embrace fighting fair when an argument arises their relationship will grow to be stronger and both parties will see the other partner has the other partner’s best interest…
