Learn more about navigating these difficult conversations during the holidays. Spending time with family and friends is often one of the highlights of the holiday season. However, these gatherings may involve tension for some families. Talk of politics and other…
The holidays present many wonderful opportunities to bond with family, but this time of year can also present significant stress, particularly when family conflict arises. Some conflict can come from having to decide which relatives to see if any. When…
Conflict in a relationship is inevitable — we all have different wants and needs. Naturally, these different wants and needs make it so that we don’t always see eye-to-eye. In our worst moments, even minor miscommunications can trigger full-blown fights.…
Openness is the secret to everything you want in your relationships. Being heard, understood, cared about—even great erotic encounters—all depend on your and your partner’s openness. Your emotional aperture, or what I call Aperture Awareness™, is your relationship superpower. It’s…
If you and your partner have been seeing each other for some time and things are going well, the thought of moving in together will start to cross your mind. However, living together is a pretty big step, so whether…
Knowing how to maintain Balance is the key to having a healthy relationship where both partners feel comfortable and supported. A balanced relationship is important if you desire a fun-filled and stress-free life. At the early stage, a relationship is…
Can you start dating while still going through the divorce, or is there a certain amount of time you should wait? How do you know you’re ready to move on? Like all major life changes, going through a divorce can…
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…
It is amazing to watch your kids bond with their grandparents. The people who raised you are now part of your own parenthood journey, which is an incredible experience. Grandparents provide an abundance of wisdom, experience, and love, and the…
If you want your partner to change, start by accepting them for who they are. In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman says, “People can change only if they feel that they are basically liked and…
