6 Ways to Cope With Being Single
For many, being single as an adult for an extended period of time is a deeply painful experience — and one that can feel like it will never end. According to a new paper by Jeffrey Jackson of Virginia Tech, there’s a reason why the grief that accompanies singlehood — when one longs to be married — often feels […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Are obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors interfering with your daily life? Explore the symptoms, treatment, and self-help for OCD. Read more at the helpguide.org
Master these six skills for conflict management
Today on the Gottman Relationship Blog, we continue the discussion of Manage Conflict by introducing Dr. Gottman’s six skills of conflict management. Many of us connect all too well with comedian Mitch Hedberg’s feelings when he quips, “I got in an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent. That’s a bad place for an argument, because I tried […]
Mental Illness and Ramadan – A Unique Challenge
As Sofia partakes in fasting during Ramadan this year, her biggest challenge is far different from that of the majority of Muslims. “Most of my friends will be struggling with keeping their energy levels up, or making sure they pray on time. For most, there’s always a challenge to make sure you don’t overeat. My […]
10 Habits to Shape a Kind, Well-Adjusted Child while quarantined
Parenting is complicated. If we’re not careful, we become too focused on one aspect and let the others fall by the wayside. Many times, I see parents who are intently focused on discipline, and I’m talking about the traditional use of the word here with regard to modifying behavior. Sometimes we get very caught up […]
Need help balancing work- life balance during covid-19?
If you are married to a workaholic, you may feel as if you are married to an unfaithful spouse who’s replaced your intimacy with his or her work. The sense of being alone, the number of broken promises, feelings of anger and disappointment, and a belief that you are not very important are all similar […]