If someone asks you to describe an act of love in your relationship, what image comes to mind? A bouquet of fresh flowers whipped from behind your partner’s back? A weekend getaway you planned for just the two of you? Or how about when they (or you) dropped to one...
There are many things about moving that can be exciting. Maybe you’ll get to experience a new city or state. Perhaps you’ve purchased your first home — or are upgrading to a bigger place. But even if there are good things about the move, it’s bound to add lots...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for families everywhere — many of them completely new to all of us. Even the best of marriages can become strained in the stress we’re all under. One of the biggest stressors for parents right now: in-person vs. virtual...
Parenting Together During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has created all kinds of stressors, especially for parents with school-age children. Many families are facing financial hardships. And parents must juggle working from home, chores, parenting, and often...
Even in the healthiest relationships, people don’t always get along. Throw in a worldwide pandemic, working from home, schooling from home, and the stress of possibly getting sick… and it can be a timebomb for both your sanity and your relationship. The key to...
How to Get on the Same Page During This Stressful Time:The Weekly Dialogue Date We now know COVID-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future. Life is not predictable anymore. And the many ways we now have to juggle safety and security for our spouses, children,...
Keeping your relationship fresh can start to feel difficult after a few years. It’s all too easy to fall into a routine and lose track of what makes your partner special. Finding new, unique ways to connect with your partner can make all the difference. That’s why...
When your relationship is struggling, it’s important to reach out. However, sometimes the logistics of your life can make it difficult to do so. It’s not just an hour each week — it’s finding an hour that works for both of you. Then building in drive-time. For some...
“And they all lived happily ever after…” We hear this in the stories that we read to our kids. We heard this ourselves when we were kids. It suggests that the couples in our fairytales overcame all obstacles and lived a perfect life afterward. No cares, no issues, no...
We’ve all heard this before: communication is essential to any relationship. Communicate, communicate, communicate. But let’s take a step back. Just because you are talking to your partner doesn’t mean you are productively working on your issues. Of course, not...
If someone asks you to describe an act of love in your relationship, what image comes to mind? A bouquet of fresh flowers whipped from behind your partner’s back? A weekend getaway you planned for just the two of you? Or how about when they (or you) dropped to one...
There are many things about moving that can be exciting. Maybe you’ll get to experience a new city or state. Perhaps you’ve purchased your first home — or are upgrading to a bigger place. But even if there are good things about the move, it’s bound to add lots...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for families everywhere — many of them completely new to all of us. Even the best of marriages can become strained in the stress we’re all under. One of the biggest stressors for parents right now: in-person vs. virtual...
Parenting Together During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has created all kinds of stressors, especially for parents with school-age children. Many families are facing financial hardships. And parents must juggle working from home, chores, parenting, and often...
Even in the healthiest relationships, people don’t always get along. Throw in a worldwide pandemic, working from home, schooling from home, and the stress of possibly getting sick… and it can be a timebomb for both your sanity and your relationship. The key to...
Keeping your relationship fresh can start to feel difficult after a few years. It’s all too easy to fall into a routine and lose track of what makes your partner special. Finding new, unique ways to connect with your partner can make all the difference. That’s why...
When your relationship is struggling, it’s important to reach out. However, sometimes the logistics of your life can make it difficult to do so. It’s not just an hour each week — it’s finding an hour that works for both of you. Then building in drive-time. For some...
“And they all lived happily ever after…” We hear this in the stories that we read to our kids. We heard this ourselves when we were kids. It suggests that the couples in our fairytales overcame all obstacles and lived a perfect life afterward. No cares, no issues, no...
We’ve all heard this before: communication is essential to any relationship. Communicate, communicate, communicate. But let’s take a step back. Just because you are talking to your partner doesn’t mean you are productively working on your issues. Of course, not...