The Dangers of Self-Sacrificing in Relationships
Close relationships require sacrifice. Research has shown that couples are happier and more likely to remain in their relationships if …
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Parenting in Today’s World
Can I just be real for a minute? Parenting today is HARD! I know that I feel it parenting middle …
Living after the Launch
Navigating Life after your Child Goes to College Until last Saturday, I would have told you I knew what to …
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by life tasks that you do not know how you will make it to …
Navigating Family Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season can be an enjoyable time of togetherness and celebration. Families who have moved away might be able …
Stop Fighting Against Your Spouse
Start Fighting for Them! We all know that marriage is a journey, but sometimes, it feels more like a boxing …
It Matters How You Talk to Yourself
Let’s Talk About Our Self-Talk Have you ever noticed that the way we talk to ourselves can be drastically different …
Overcoming Emotional Detachment
What is Emotional Detachment? Emotional Detachment is a state of being unable to fully experience and engage with one’s own …
Forgiveness and Empathy
My job brings me face-to-face with people deeply wounded by those who should have kept them safe. Whether a parent …
When Your Spouse Won’t Get Help
I’m sure that most of us in a committed relationship have thought to ourselves at some point that our spouse …
Putting Thoughts on Trial
“Of course that happened! I’m not good enough, remember?!” “I messed this family time up again, like always!” “Don’t answer …
Embracing Humanity
Being human is challenging. It requires us to reckon with realities that we would prefer to resist or reject as …
Couple Connections
Five Great Local Trails Fall is just starting to show up in the Atlanta area, and there is no better …
Overcoming New School Year Stress
The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement and opportunity, along with plenty of stress and fear. …
Taking Steps Towards Emotional Healing
Did you get a message growing up that strong emotions were bad or a sign of weakness? Or that having …
Forgiveness
STRONG OR WEAK? The word ‘forgiveness’ can often elicit a variety of emotions. Before you read any further, I invite …
Why is everyone else’s sex life better than mine?
Is everyone else more satisfied? Only 38-42% of women are satisfied with their sex life, and while that number increases …
Building Self-Compassion
When you think about others’ pain and suffering, it seems natural and easy to be compassionate. You probably even do …
Cultivating a Lifestyle of Appreciation
Have you ever noticed that when we focus on our problems, our problems appear to get bigger? Our thoughts can …
The Aftermath of Setting Boundaries
“Boundaries” like “self-care” is kind of a buzzword, isn’t it? If you’ve been to therapy or on the internet (aka …