Why Friendship Matters in a Long-Term Relationship
I think this is going to be a really obvious blog for people who are reading, but I’ve been surprised before, so it’s worth it to share. When I work with couples, I tell them that the work they do is broken down into three large themes (too much detail to get into, seriously), all of which are based around the Gottman’s work.
Four Signs it’s Time to Leave
Generally speaking, I’m an advocate for relationships. I spend most of my time helping people work out their issues, dispel myths around love and relationships, and create new patterns within their relationship. I love what I do.
Give Your Brain a Break
Think about the very first thing you do in the morning. If you’re like the vast majority of people (let’s stick with in the United States), then you probably reach to your nightstand and check your phone. I’m assuming you check for social media updates, personal and work email, and maybe the news. Am I guessing right?
Dealing with Difficult People
We’ve all been there. There’s that one person who just gets under our skin, who we can’t understand, and who operates in a way that makes little to no sense to us.
Three Keys to a Successful Relationship
There are three basic things you can do to make sure that your relationship is in a good place. Granted, I can’t make you (or your partner or partners) do any of these things, but I can let you know what these basic things are in the hopes that you’ll start to implement them.
Embrace the Boredom of Life
I’m just going to come out and say it. Life can be boring, mundane, and monotonous. There. It’s out in the open. Can’t take it back.
Your Life Is Now, Not in Five Years
I’m sure I’ve read something similar to this somewhere–most things I reflect on come from things I read or hear (probably not alone in that). SO, it was this notion that the best predictors for where you’re going to be tomorrow and then the next day and then the next week and so on is not where you are today, but what you’re doing.
Anxiety–Part III (Psychological)
Well, well, well... we meet again, friends. As promised, I’m going to tackle anxiety from the next angle. And for today’s post, I’m going to focus on the psychological component of anxiety. More specifically, I’m talking about our cognitions. I’m not going to get into biology or genetics this time (it’s coming, don’t worry), but I am going to get into how our cognitions, in particular, can impact our anxiety.