Relationship Boundaries: Share Your Own Business, Not That of Your Partner

It’s happened to you before. You’re relaxing with friends one evening after work. The conversation inevitably turns to relationships. And without thinking, you start talking about how frustrated you are with your partner over a recent blow-up. Almost instantly after it happened, you regret saying anything at all. You love your partner deeply, but sometimes you speak before…

Feeling Exhausted and Off-Kilter? – How the Constant Stress of Uncertain Times Wears on Your Body

These uncertain times have left all of us feeling a little off of our game. Working from home has been challenging as we struggle to find a balance between work and family. Taking precautions when we go out and following stay-at-home orders is stressful. Add in economic worries and thoughts about whether or not you will…

When It Seems Like We Got It All Together – 10 Ways to Spot the Signs of High-Functioning Depression

Everyone knows someone who seems like they have “got it all together.” They have an amazing job, go on exotic and exciting vacations, and always seem to be up to date with the latest fashions. At least, that’s the way things seem to be on their social media feeds. However, what if the reality was different. Instead…

Nontraditional Social Strategies to Avert Loneliness and Depression

Traditional thinking says that people need to be with other humans to stay psychologically and emotionally balanced. There is certainly some truth to that. However, in modern times people are finding different, nontraditional social strategies to overcome loneliness and depression. Whether you are, by nature, solitary person or have struggled with feeling connected during the…

Renewed Love! – Why the COVID-19 Pandemic May Help Couples Stay Together

After the rise of COVID-19 and during the lockdown, plenty of information has been written about how this has impacted relationships negatively. Often, the isolation and having to spend all day together in limits space for an extended time have been pointed out to cause detrimental effects. The fact is, though, many couples have struggled…