Blogs for Better Relationships

Marriage Killer #2 Defensiveness: What It Is and How to Stop It
Defensiveness is one of the four communication patterns that lead to divorce. Here’s how to talk about issues in a healthier way!

Marriage Killer #1 Criticism: What It Is and How to Stop It
Criticism is one of the four communication patterns that lead to divorce. Here’s how to divorce criticism instead of your spouse!

Predictors of Divorce: The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse
There are four communication patterns that can predict divorce with over 90% accuracy. Here are The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse…

Should You Go to Couples Therapy?
While couples therapy has a 70% improvement rate, there are five situations where couples therapy would be a waste of your time and money.

What Young Adults Need to Hear: Creating Structure After School
Many young adults have an identity crisis after school is over. Who are they if not a student? What are they supposed to do with their life? Here is a conversation they need to hear.

Love and The Narcissist: Can They Feel It?
Are narcissistic people capable of love? Or was it all a lie? The answer may surprise you.

Why You Aren’t Happy, and How to Change That
If you don’t feel the way you want to feel, it could be because you have poor emotional habits. Here’s how to change that!

The 5 Love Languages: How We Receive and Express Love
Different people feel and express love differently. Understanding The 5 Love Languages will make sure your love is never lost in translation.

Protect Your Relationship: 8 Boundaries Every Couple Needs
Love is a precious thing that’s worth defending. Trust alone isn’t enough! This is where boundaries come in.

If You Trust Them, Do You Still Need Boundaries?
Trust as a feeling and trust as a verb are two different things. Boundaries are what join the two together.

New Year, New You: The Ultimate Goal Setting Strategy
Are you ready to finally get your sh*t together? Do you want to be the best version of yourself, but you're not exactly sure where to start? Here is everything you need!

Narcissists Unmasked: How to Recognize and Evade Their Manipulation Tactics
Narcissistic people have a web of tactics they use to abuse and manipulate people. Here’s a simple way of understanding their strategy and how to protect yourself from it.

How a Narcissistic Person Thinks
When you understand how a narcissistic person thinks, you can be better prepared to protect yourself. Here’s what you need to know…

How to Outsmart A Narcissistic Person
If you’ve ever tried to argue with a narcissistic person, you know how frustrating it can be! Conflict with narcissistic people must be handled differently. Here’s how to do it!

Are You a Perfectionist, or Are You Just Insecure?
If you identify as a “perfectionist”, I imagine that question just triggered you…But hear me out! There is a significant difference.

Where Do Attachment Styles Come From?
Our style of attachment will determine our relationship programming. So where does it come from? And can it be changed? Here are the answers you need!

Simple Attachment Style Assessment
The most simple, functional assessment and understanding of attachment styles you can find! Date wiser, manage conflict better, and have healthy, long-lasting relationships!

Create Your Own Closure
Without closure, we can't move on. Here's how to create your own closure if you didn't get it from your relationship.

Is My Therapy Working?
If you aren’t noticing positive change, at some point, we need to question whether therapy is actually working or not, and why that is. Here are some examples to help you tell the difference.

4 Questions to Ask on a Date: Assess Compatibility & Identify Red Flags
Date smarter, NOT harder! Here are four must-have questions for your next date ;)