The pandemic has put pressure on so many areas of our lives. And relationships are definitely one area that may be suffering right now. Pre-pandemic, we had our offices, our nights out with girlfriends, our family gatherings and churches to take the pressure off. Now...
Impress Asian Parents (video) So you've been dating someone you really like and feel it's time to meet your SO's, Asian parents. Maybe you've never dated an Asian person before. Meeting your significant other's parents for the first time can be a daunting and anxiety-provoking...
Feeling anxious about Coronavirus? Have Coronavirus Anxiety? There are so many reasons to feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips to cope with the fear and anxiety that you may be feeling: 1. Balance the need to be informed about COVID 19 vs being obsessed. There is so much...
Build these simple five relationship habits to supercharge your relationship for the New Year. Relationships are like banks. The more deposits you put in, the more relationship resources you will have and the better your relationship will be. Your relationship bank can be built by making...
Don't know how to set boundaries with family over the holidays? Setting boundaries with family is hard, but especially over the holidays. Some people don't share that experience--they can't wait to get home for Christmas and spend time with their parents and extended families. This is...
Couples Therapy | Let's face it, after an argument, when things have cooled down, the last thing some of us want to do is bring it up again. And yet we know that talking after an argument is a good idea. Some of us don't...
(What is a spiritual leader in a Christian marriage? In the first of this two part series, I’m going to talk about husbands as spiritual leaders. In part 2, I am going to talk about what it means for wives to submit to their husbands....
Emotions are part of the human experience. Everyone, however logical they appear to be, is guided at least in part by their feelings. Emotions often get a bad rap. Who hasn't heard someone say "you/he/she's so emotional!," as if it's a bad trait? In our society,...
Does Marriage Therapy Work? Marital therapy, and therapy in general, can seem like a pretty mysterious and anxiety-provoking process. People often picture opening up their deepest darkest secrets to a stranger they’ve never met. If this is what you imagine, you are right--in part. Yes, in order...
Should I Really Wait For My Boyfriend To Change Or What? Are you in love with someone who swears they want to change, but can’t quite seem to make the leap? Have you started to wonder how long is too long when waiting for someone to...
