
When Does Post-Break Up Communication Become Emotionally Abusive?
With the recent break up of Kim Kardashian and Kayne West, legal and mental health concerns have been brought to the forefront. The couple share four children and therefore some communication is important. However, normal discussion has turned into abusive with Kayne’s threats to Kim being seen with Pete Davidson. Kayne sent a truck full of flowers to Kim’s house for Valentine’s Day stating his vision for the two of them to re-unite. When gifts are unwanted and forced on some

Can choosing celibacy improve your relationship?
Choosing when and who you have sex with is a private matter, but more and more couples are taking this decision more seriously. Recently, Nick Cannon, a popular entertainer, talked about the recommendation from his therapist for him to take a break and choose celibacy to enhance his focus, and help him gain clarity on choices on important life choices. Psychologically, choosing to be celibate helps boost mental health, especially when sex becomes a distraction, a source of re

Surviving the Pressure of Valentine’s Day
With all the pressure of Valentine’s Day, you may find yourself feeling dull in comparison. If you have kids, they are likely celebrating the events with parties and cute valentine candies. On social media, you may see photos of someone’s grand plans and romantic dinners. Maybe you’re feeling the pressure from advertisements touting the expectations of expensive gifts and getaways. Don’t let this discourage you. Loving and committing to someone is hard work and if you aren’t

What a Guy Wants That You Can’t Buy for Valentine’s Day
This month, companies are throwing thousands of suggestions of what your man wants for Valentine’s Day. If you ask most guys what they want, they’ll say nothing. However, men thrive on feeling loved and desired by their partner just like women do. They aren’t always vulnerable or open about it and you may think they simply want more sex, but this isn’t true. Guys also don’t need expensive gifts; in fact, they don’t need you to spend any money at all. Below are four things tha

What a Woman Wants for Valentine's Day is as Easy as 1-2-3
Valentine’s Day is sneaking up fast, and if you’re sitting on the couch frustrated about what the woman in your life wants, I have 3 suggestions that can help you. 1. Get busy now and plan something. Most women usually do it all – they schedule the babysitter, the Uber, and the reservation. Although she enjoys a night out, the responsibility for planning and executing every detail of the evening isn’t relaxing. So, begin now and plan. Line up the babysitter and make a re

The Way You Greet Your Partner Sets the Tone for Your Relationship
Since the pandemic, more relationship research is becoming available about what contributes the most to healthy relationships. The pandemic forced many couples to work on negotiation skills they may have been able to avoid prior to the pandemic. Social distancing and working from home meant couples spent more time together than ever before, making it necessary to confront and resolve past issues. One interesting finding was the importance of how you greet your partner. This i