As we settle into 2021, we have a great opportunity to pause and reflect on what we have experienced in the final months of last year. We started 2020 with certain hopes, plans, and expectations, many of which were altered or wiped out due to COVID-19. This has caused immense amounts of stress, especially for families. It’s one thing for …

According to Dr. John Gottman, successful relationships have a sense of shared meaning. This refers to having a meaningful relationship with your partner that has a spiritual dimension and is full of rituals for connection. Here are 4 ways to build more shared meaning in to your relationship: Share a common dream or vision for life – this can help …

Have you been feeling disconnected from your partner? What have you and your partner done to connect in the last week? Some couples use date nights or getaways as a time to connect, but it is also important to be intentional about connecting with each other in between these. Here are 3 things that you and your partner can do …

We all hurt our partner’s feelings, this is an unavoidable reality for all couples. But according to Dr. John Gottman, one of the major differences between happy and unhappy couples is that happy couples repair unresolved conflicts as they occur. Not addressing conflicts as they come up can lead to more hurt and further damage to your relationship over time.  …

What is your self-care routine? Do you exercise, read, listen to music, meditate, or do something else? We all have ideas about what self-care looks like, but often it’s difficult to put those ideas into practice. The increased stress of the pandemic may be making it even harder to carve out time for yourself. However, taking the necessary time to …