Introduction The college experience is a pivotal time for personal and intellectual growth, yet it often comes with significant mental health challenges. This in-depth exploration sheds light on these challenges, introduces comprehensive solutions, and underscores the lasting benefits for both…
Red flags in a relationship might not be obvious. While some are very clear, many might present more as a clue or a hint that there’s an underlying problem. Also, it can take some time for a red flag to…
While each style can be appropriate to different situations, a collaborating conflict resolution style is generally the healthiest for relationships because it emphasizes a team-oriented approach to finding a solution that satisfies both partners. By the same token, a competing…
PDA can be a controversial subject. While some people support it and think it’s romantic, others disapprove of it and find it inappropriate and unnecessary. A public display of affection (PDA) is any act of intimacy between a couple that…
Emotional intimacy is a key component of a healthy marriage. When emotional intimacy is lacking, a relationship can suffer. However, maintaining emotional intimacy requires work and attention. Restoring emotional intimacy after it is lost can be a lot tougher than…
While having a difficult marriage conversation probably isn’t something either of you looks forward to, avoiding certain conversations can cause problems to worsen later on. You and/or your partner might become bitter or angry when things go unresolved, so it’s…
Though it’s usually not the intended outcome of giving unsolicited advice, many who receive it often feel stressed, offended, or simply annoyed by unwanted suggestions. Setting a boundary in this regard, if you feel you need one, is perfectly reasonable…
Sometimes we trick ourselves into believing we’re actually being charitable when we continue pursuing an incompatible relationship. We convince ourselves that we’re being gracious or open-minded for letting red flags slide. Whether it’s something small like “not clicking” or something…
If you cheated on your partner, your relationship does not necessarily have to end. Even though admitting of cheating to your partner will cause much heartache and anger, your relationship can survive. But repairing a relationship will only happen if…
Differences in parenting is an area where many couples struggle, and it can lead to divorce or living with resentment when it goes unresolved. You vowed to be together for better or for worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and…
