Anxiety is all around us, and, if you’re like many, you feel more anxious now than ever before. There’s anxiety about what’s going on in the world, work changes, school cancellations, and ever-changing policies. You’re tired and overwhelmed; after weeks and months of feeling stress and hearing everyone’s worries, you are vulnerable to catching their anxiety, too. Humans are wired to mirror and connect with each other’s feelings. Sometimes this means we absorb their feelings m

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means many are looking for a new romance in their life. Three in ten U.S. adults use dating websites or online dating apps to find that special person. Although online dating allows you to meet potential partners you may have never met otherwise, it also is an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting people looking for love. Phony suitors are the downside of online dating. Sometimes it’s obvious; the person

With the New Year it’s easy to get caught up in making resolutions telling ourselves this will be the year everything falls in place. As soon as times get tough, which they invariably do, instead of questioning what we’re trying to accomplish and what’s blocking us, we lose precious energy chasing after things we think will make us happy only to be frustrated and defeated when they don’t. Sometimes what we want most is not what’s best for us. Before you set your mind on what

You may have watched television shows or heard about someone who hoards. Usually, we think of piles and piles of stuff. Hoarders typically cannot throw away anything and find reasons to save old papers, rubber bands, empty bottles, or anything they deem as important. They suffer extreme distress at the thought of getting rid of anything regardless of its actual value. They live under clutter, and no matter how narrow their pathways through clutter become, they cannot part wit

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers recently reported that one third of all divorce filings mention Facebook or social media posts. This doesn’t mean social media caused the divorce, but it does indicate that it contributed to the poor communication that happens prior to a divorce. What you say about your partner on social media is crucial can either help your relationship thrive or tear it down. When you interact with exes or a partner feels betrayed, trust is broken

Strong relationships don’t just happen. Tough times will create an even stronger relationship or break it apart. Believe it or not, the pandemic has helped more than half of all couples create a more committed and closer relationship. According to the Social Psychological and Personality Science Journal, people have reported that their marriages feel stronger and more content, largely due to blaming the pandemic rather than each other for the challenges they’ve faced. Researc

For some people the first week of January means back to work and their routine, which is a major relief. But for others the first week back is a huge disappointment from a holiday season high. They become depressed and bored, wondering if what they’re feeling is normal. While their friends are making New Year’s resolutions, they are lingering in a feeling of regret and sadness. Post-holiday blues linger through the holiday and then fade, while boredom comes and goes. However,

2021 has been a challenging year with concerns about our health, children, and new work environments. As you write your New Year’s resolutions for 2022, this is a wonderful time to focus on your relationship. What do you want to learn about yourself and each other to create deeper intimacy and understanding in your relationship? Every relationship can improve when both partners set their mindset to make changes in how they react and what they say to each other. When your tone