Want to Make Up? These Relationship Repair Efforts Make All the Difference

You’re experiencing arguments, resentment, and hurt feelings. The relationship is struggling, and you both know it. Yet, you don’t feel it’s over. You both want to make amends and find a way to move forward. But how? A big part of the answer is to employ the idea of relationship repair. What Does Relationship Repair…

Red Roses & Valentines? Pay Attention to Relationship Red Flags Instead

As Valentine’s Day appears on the holiday horizon, romance may be increasingly on the brain. However, be careful. You may be tempted to idealize a relationship that isn’t working. It’s important to be honest with yourself regarding relationship red flags. Even if it means forgoing cuddles and chocolates this year. Have you noticed issues in…

Your Rage is Really Worry: How to Deal When Anxiety Turns into Anger

It’s a terrible feeling when anxiety turns into anger. You rage at the source of that anxiety. Even if that source is you. Why does this happen? Because anger, essentially, is a secondary emotion that just scratches the surface of what’s going on inside. Deeper emotions, such as worry and fear, are likely fueling your…

Like Me, Like Me! How External Validation can Feed Your Depression

We all want to be liked. It’s more than simply enjoying one another’s company. It’s affirmation, a signal that we matter. That we belong. However, many people go about trying to be liked in an actually harmful way. They actively seek approval from others. That’s how external validation works. But there’s a problem there. External…