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The start of the new year is a great time to think about areas you would like to focus on over the next 12 months, both individually and...

The pandemic has taken its toll on many of us in a variety of ways. As some sort of semblance of normalcy begins to appear as we start to...

There are many different variations of what it means to be your authentic self in relationships, but most include something along the...

It can be hard to make nurturing your relationship with your partner a priority with the everyday demands of life. But being able to keep...

When you think of the word partnership, you might think of working as a team, doing something together, or tackling tasks by splitting up...

When couples are early in their relationship, they're likely not thinking about some of the harder things that may come up over time. As...

I recently re-read one of my favorite books, The New Peoplemaking by Virginia Satir, and throughout the chapters, she discusses the idea...

If you are one of the many who is actively engaging in the search for a romantic partner, sometimes it can be helpful to think about and...

Life transitions are major events that happen throughout our life and often involve change. These transitions can be both positive and/or...

One of the best ways to continue building emotional intimacy in a relationship is for partners to continue to learn about each other as...