Couples Counseling

We live in a fast-paced world that demands a lot from us. Between jobs, finances, households, raising families, and general safety, it can feel like our attention is pulled in a million directions. Unfortunately, such a scenario can lead to burnout. We often hear the word “burnout” in the context of jobs. After putting in…

If you have ever been in a relationship before, then you know that fighting is a normal part of it. You’ll never agree on everything 100% of the time, so you are bound to argue, disagree, and fight every now and then.

While we often find toxic codependent situations in romantic relationships, they can apply to familial or platonic friendships as well.

If you have never heard about toxic dependency, we’ll cover the very basics of what this is first.

You’ve likely heard how important communication is in a relationship by now. However, you are not alone if you don’t know how to do that. Truthfully, it’s not uncommon for many couples to fall into a rut of being unable to communicate.

Communication styles are an interesting topic to discuss. It’s not uncommon to find ourselves partnered with someone with the complete opposite communication style.

Our differences aren’t often celebrated. While we should marvel at a world with such diverse walks of life, it often divides us as a society. If you have a partner from a different ethnic or religious background, you see this value and probably celebrate the diversity.

Couples can face many challenges in their relationships. While there may be more specific reasons for strife, most people struggle with communicating with their partner.

No relationship is perfect. It takes effort from both partners to make their relationship work. It’s a balancing act of giving and taking, effective communication, understanding, trust, honesty, and so much more.

Boundaries are important in all facets of life and all relationships. Whether it is with family, friends, coworkers, or a romantic partner—boundaries are crucial for a healthy relationship. Most people know how important boundaries are; however, they are more complex to set, especially when it comes to romantic relationships.

It’s 2023, and while it seems like the world has become so much more progressive and accepting, there still do exist many “social norms” that place certain subject matters into a taboo constraint. As women, that can be even tighter.