An unhappy couple breaking up Breakups or failed relationships can be deeply painful, leaving individuals feeling lost, hurt, and overwhelmed. During this challenging time, having the support of friends or family can make a significant difference in their healing process. Being there for someone in...
A Heroes’ Journey Through Betrayal Trauma Chris’ life has just been turned upside down, picking up her husband’s cellphone and discovering a loving message to his affair partner. Her brain is spinning; her emotions are all over the map. She feels embarrassed and alone, disconnected...
A relationship requires different things to thrive. Good communication is necessary, as is mutual respect and compromise. But one of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is a sense of intimacy between each other. While intimacy can be fostered through communication, there is...
Relationships always start out on a high note. Your mutual attraction combined with your commonalities stirs up your feelings, while finding out about your differences and exploring the world together makes your relationship fresh and exciting. When your relationship starts to become more intimate, you...
Many of us are all too familiar with this uncomfortable scenario: someone initially catches your eye, but for one reason or another you lose interest. After letting them know you’ve changed your mind and are no longer interested, they keep messaging you. Or perhaps you’ve...
Relationships can enrich our lives, but they can also cause damage. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or significant other, any relationship comes with its share of challenges. And more often than not, putting in the effort to resolve relational issues can and does result...