Dating has never been so complicated with social media and digital capabilities to reveal your relationship to the world, it can feel overwhelming. It’s common when you’re in a new relationship and really excited about someone you met to want to tell the world. But what happens when rather than proudly telling everyone on social media about your new date, your partner hides you? They don’t post updates or photos and like their phone rather than show you off they stick your re

Holidays are times spent with loved ones and friends we don’t often see; therefore, making them special is important. One of the ways we make Thanksgiving special is by building connection through shared rituals. Participating in meaningful activities helps us feel unified and highlights the family and friendships we share. As you prepare your holiday feast, don’t forget to set up rituals for everyone to participate in, feel included, and cherish the moments together for year

Dating is expensive. If you’re attending college, are a recent graduate, or living with a tight budget, the cost of asking someone to dinner and drinks can force you into a diet of mac-n-cheese for the next week. During these tough economic times, Gen Zs and Millennials have resorted to a new trend called infla-dating, which means budget friendly dating. Relationship experts counseling couples who practice infla-dating report that these couples experience a deeper connection

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you’re already dreading the stress of awkward questions, rude comments, and spending time with family members you haven’t seen in a while. You’re not alone! Perhaps the idea of introducing a new person into this mix or considering the feelings of your partner contributes to the mounting anxiety. It’s no surprise the stress of many couples increases during the holidays, and lawyers remind us that break-ups and couple distress occur

Movies may try to convince us that a life well lived is filled with passionate, hot, romantic love, but longevity experts discovered something different. In fact, for many, falling in love marked the beginning of an overall decline in their mental and physical health. Yes, love is exhilarating but it is also accompanied by stress. Unless you endure the stage of falling in love, you won’t experience the actual long-term growing stage where the benefits really lie. A study fro

Perfect parents do not exist. Although we try our best to model good behavior for our kids, we aren’t always kind or thoughtful in our actions or deeds on stressful days. Psychologists warn that some behaviors are extremely hurtful to our kids, such as yelling at your spouse, acting out angrily by slamming doors, or calling each other names. Most parents try diligently to not fight in front of the kids or act out aggressively; however, sometimes harmful actions can be found i

When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life. It seems cliche for someone to remind you that the most incredible things happen in your own life through simple moments. Because of their small presence in your busy schedule, they often go unnoticed. However, when life forces you to slow down because of a cold, a change in schedule, or some othe