Many people have this misconception that once they get married, they will live happily ever after- on autopilot. The reality, however, is that marriage requires work and effort from you and your spouse. Love brings you together, but conscious, continuous
10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples
The whole purpose of having a spouse is to find tranquility in and with them, and our relationships with our spouses have signs that ask us to give thought to. So, how are some Muslim couples finding this tranquility in
For Better or for Worse: Conflict and Connecting in Crisis
Pre-existing conflict within relationships can be magnified now that so many couples are confined in their homes – some with children, some stressed with working from home, and trying to navigate balance between personal space and togetherness. Pre-existing conflict can
Covid Friendly Date Night Ideas to do with your Spouse this Weekend!
One might argue that a date in quarantine looks like spending every waking moment together and then some, as in: This is one long date. But taking time to actually connect is important. Especially in a time as emotionally charged
How to Identify a Relationship Trigger Before it Hurts
When a reaction is bigger than the situation, it’s probably a trigger. The intensity of emotion indicates that something more important is happening. What causes an argument is an assumption that the other person doesn’t care about what you needed.
Reaching a Compromise: The Second Part of the State of the Union Meeting
Only after you and your partner both feel understood during your weekly State of the Union Meeting can you begin to problem solve in order to reach a compromise. Not before. The first step in problem-solving is to identify your
Supporting someone who has had a miscarriage
Many women and couples feel isolated and alone in their grief after losing a baby. Some may feel that, somehow, they aren’t allowed to grieve, perhaps because they miscarried early or never met their baby. Nothing should stop anyone from
COVID Isolation and Domestic Violence
From yanktondomesticviolencecenter.com
How to Use the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Your Relationship
As humans, we struggle to let go of a memory until we’ve emotionally digested it. It’s likely this has led to our survival as a species. Our brains remain hypervigilant to the things we deem unsafe. As a result, we
Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight
Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the