Marcus Aurelius wrote, “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to...

You may develop a trauma bond in relationships with toxic people, whether they have narcissistic or sociopathic tendencies. A trauma bond...

Too much privacy can border on secrecy. Too little privacy and you’ll feel you’re suffocating in relational claustrophobia. How can we be...

Some children have temper tantrums in response to unmet needs or desires. Tantrums are especially common in young children who cannot...

There is a difference between envy and jealousy.  Envy is a desire for something another person has, while jealousy is a feeling tied to...

We are born with a completely blank slate. As we grow and develop, we continue to look to our caregivers, and our families as examples of...

Can I trust you to stick around through chemo and radiation treatments? Can I trust you to choose me over your mother? Can I trust you to...

👹You Or Your Partner Starting Fights For No Reason?👹 Couples fight. When you sign up to be in a relationship with someone, you also...

What we think of ourselves, including our personality traits, is our identity.  What others think of us makes our reputation. Reputations...

If you’re anything like me, listening to a hard story about someone's life, struggles and pains, can make you feel bad for them, you want...

People stuck in dysfunctional or abusive relationships know that they are unhappy. So why don’t they just leave and find a relationship...

1. Invest in your relationship One of my best relationship tips is to invest time, energy, attention and love – every single day! 2. Be...

The big challenge for intimate relationships is that no matter how much love there is, there’s no guarantee that partners will be able to...

“Working on our communication”is one of the most commonly cited reasons why couples seek relationship counseling. This is not surprising....

An important key to understand when dealing with a narcissist is their unique capacity to twist reality, along with their belief that...

Lots of people claim that they are happy. But simply listening to what people tell you can be a bit like listening to what's said in an...

We’ve all been in toxic relationships from time to time. You know the ones — the guy treats you like crap but you keep running back to...

Let's start with the obvious: When you are sad, a compassionate gesture from your partner can make all the difference in your mood. Warm...

It is certainly true that attitudes toward emoji usage among young people are changing. And there are reports that some of the most...

Here are 5 signs you need to enforce stronger boundaries with someone: Feelings of irritation, anger or resentment towards them...