This post on tips for couples counseling was written by Alicia Sweyd, MA, LMFT Who here remembers that romantic comedy with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey? The one where they start dating each other to prove opposite points about relationships? How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! Seriously, it is one of my most …
I have bad news for you. You’re always kinda going to suck at relationships. But it’s not you. It’s not me, either. It’s all of us. We’re all a bunch of screw-ups, dontcha know? What I am getting at is this. We are all inherently flawed people. So although we may try our hardest and …
Fighting is never fun. It’s something I particularly do not enjoy. I tend to shy away from conflict and avoid it whenever possible. Yet in any marriage or long-term relationship, conflict is inevitable. Learning how to deal with it appropriately with your spouse is a necessary part of building a healthy relationship. That’s where these …
In November of 2015, Nathan and I took our engagement photos. The weather was cold and grey, but we had such a fun time as our photographer captured our silly and romantic moments. Dressed in vintage outfits, carrying suitcases, laughing and dancing on an old train track, rain pouring down around us. I looked at …
We all want to feel safe and secure in our relationships; particularly our romantic relationships. But it’s not always easy. As with anything meaningful in life, anxiety often attacks the things we care about most. Anxiety in relationships is very common, and it can come in the form of jealousy, doubts, fear, withdrawal and more. …
Relationship red flags: those big, flashing warning signs that tell us something might be wrong with this situation. You would think that these would be easy to spot, and while many of them are more obvious than others, the truth is that red flags can actually be pretty tough to recognize. This is especially true …
Picking a life partner is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. And it’s not one that is taken lightly. If there are signs you’re with the wrong person, that’s something you will need to address immediately. If you’re like most single people, as you’re dating, you’re considering whether there’s long-term …
Things are super weird at the moment. And admittedly pretty scary. With the world increasingly on lockdown, we’re basically all stuck at home! Many relationships will be tested due to lockdown, fear, and the stress of being together 24/7. Here’s our advice on getting through hard times together. For some of us, this constant togetherness …
If there’s one topic in the world of relationship advice for couples we both feel like experts on, it’s anxiety. Specifically, dealing with anxiety in relationships. Both my husband Nathan and I are anxious people. We have lived with various types of anxiety and worry since childhood, and this has had an impact on virtually …
Have you ever even thought about asking yourself the question- “Am I in a toxic relationship?” Relationships are such a beautiful unity of bodies, minds, hearts, and souls, so it is only natural that you would desire for them in one way or another. And that’s great! However, sometimes this desire could become so strong …