To read part 1, click here This is part 2 of the 2 part series about how to dig yourself out of depression. If you did not read Part 1, click here. As we discussed in Part 1, depression can be debilitating and can suck every ounce of energy out of your body. It […]
The Communication Toolbox
Communication has been one of the common themes that have come up during this series. This was not by accident! Communication is one of the biggest issues that cause conflict in relationships. Exploring the common struggles with communication in relationships can help provide insight into why or how you and your partner may be fighting […]
When the Holidays Are Less Than Jolly
The holidays are stressful. It doesn’t matter if it’s Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July – any holidays can lead to a lot of tension. When you mix expectations, friends, and family it can get to be too much. Unfortunately when this happens, it tends to work against couples. The holidays bring about all kinds […]
How to Keep Your Past from Affecting Your Present
As we continue looking at the top 10 reasons couples argue and fight, we find ourselves looking at how past hurts can impact current relationships. Can you think back to past times and issues that came up between you and your spouse? Do many of these past events still come up today in some way, […]
3 Questions to Ask After an Affair
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. On top of the unspeakable pain from the sexual betrayal are the lies they have told – either through words or by their silence. It is common for people to feel completely lost once they discover the infidelity and not know how to feel or […]
Is Criticism Harming Your Relationship?
Being critical is something we all do regularly. We use critical thinking skills on a daily basis to analyze what is going on around us. This skill can be very helpful in analyzing the world we live in and interact with constantly. However, this critical nature we have can cause many problems in a […]
Mental Health Dragging You Down? 5 Simple Coping Strategies.
When someone asks you how your mental health is impacting your life, your answer may be completely different than your best friend or your next door neighbor. You may also have a completely different answer for how you manage your mental health. Finding and utilizing coping strategies that can be easily implemented in your life […]
Dirty Talk: Chores!
Most everyone hates to do chores. We do them because we have to, though we do gain a little satisfaction once the horrible chores are done! Marriages and relationships are not immune to chores and cleaning becoming problems and arguments. We are going to explore this a bit and talk about the common complaints […]
3 Tips to Get You on the Right Side of Calm
They say you can wake up on the wrong side of the bed. But many days it feels like you woke up on the wrong side of calm. And who can blame you? Life seems to have gotten more complicated, stressful and chaotic, making it more difficult to feel peaceful and calm. But there are things […]
Priorities: Are You and Your Partners On Different Pages?
Differing priorities is another common reason couples struggle. Priorities can range from seemingly minimal things like what kind of coffee is important to buy, all the way to life direction priorities. We will explore some of these more common areas and provide some tools and tips to overcome these common roadblocks. “We don’t need to […]