Bringing a baby home for the first time changes everything. But it doesn’t have to change the love and connection you have with your partner. Below are three lessons my husband, Stranz, and I learned that have helped us argue better and connect more during our first year as parents. Fatigue impacts your relationship, but…
Understanding how to tell if a guy likes you is often not as simple as one expects, and that is why learning how to identify the subtle signals when a he likes you is essential, mainly when you are interested in mastering the dating game or meeting your real love. Photo credit: unsplash.com Men have a hard time putting their…
If you lower your expectations, the argument goes, then you won’t be disappointed by your partner. Is this advice really helpful? Dr. Donald Baucom, a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina, studied marital expectations for a decade. He found that people get what they expect. People with low expectations tend to be in…
A new year signals a fresh start—an opportunity to reflect on the past year of your relationship and explore your future together. New Year’s relationship resolutions may be just the spark you need. Remember that your relationship is constantly evolving as you and your partner spend more time together. Reassess the state of your relationship,…
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us turned to one another for a kiss and we celebrated. Did you take stock of how the last year has been, and think about what the new year will bring? Very few of us sit down with our partner, the most important one…
I’ll confess, I really don’t like New Years resolutions. They’re usually overly ambitious, generally not very creative, and they never seem to stick. No one loses 30 pounds in January or goes from sedentary to 5K by February 1st. And your resolution to be more productive and get to bed by 9pm every night –…
It’s not uncommon for couples to feel overwhelmed or disconnected during the holidays, especially if one or both partners feel triggered by certain events. The added stress can create tension and highlight relationship difficulties. Having a plan can help you and your partner stress-proof your relationship and spend more time enjoying the holiday season. Take…
Spending time with your in-laws may leave you feeling like you’re walking on eggshells. Perhaps you got into a huge disagreement about politics earlier this year and things have been tense ever since. Or maybe you get the impression that your in-laws just don’t like you, and haven’t really accepted you into the family. Dr.…
Holiday Stress and Burnout The holidays can be a magical time to connect with loved ones and spark meaningful celebrations. This time can also cause stress. The pressures of having everything go well, cooking elaborate meals, and buying gifts can be taxing. Splitting time between families, managing time off, and bad memories related to the…
Fights between men and women Most societies have been set up to meet the needs of men before the needs of women because most of the world’s countries have been run by men. To solve the problem of women and the fights between men and women, we need to learn, understand, and value how women…
