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Bickering is a Red Flag

Relationship MinuteSeptember 18, 2025282Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s normal for couples to have disagreements, but when small arguments become constant, they can drain intimacy and joy. Many people wonder, what do do if we bicker too much—especially when it seems like every little issue sparks conflict. As much as light bantering coming from a playful place can be a relationship strength, tipping over…

Emotional Safety in a New Relationship

Relationship MinuteJuly 1, 2025264Views 0Likes 0Comments

Emotional safety is the foundation of intimacy, trust, and long-term connection in any new relationship. When you feel safe emotionally, you’re more likely to relax, open up, and connect authentically. Creating emotional safety involves consistency, openness, non-judgment, and mutual respect from the start. It means being emotionally present, listening with care, and responding with empathy.…

Make couples therapy work for you

Relationship MinuteMarch 4, 2025304Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you and your partner are struggling with no progress being made on your own, seeing a couples therapist is a great way to get back on track. It can be hard to see through your own forest. If you're in contemplation of diving in, here are some important considerations to ponder to have the…

Don’t let politics blow up your relationships over the holidays.

Relationship MinuteNovember 28, 2024867Views 0Likes 0Comments

While many are anticipating the holidays to be warm, connecting and fun-filled, there are others who are dreading the political elephant in the room where divergent opinions are a reality. The concerns about conflict and potential relationship impact will be legitimate as some families gather. Here are some ways to help protect the peace. Have a…

Bump up your intimacy

Relationship MinuteSeptember 19, 2024779Views 0Likes 0Comments

Intimacy, the feeling of closeness and emotional connection with another person, is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling relationships. It encompasses various aspects, including emotional, intellectual, physical, and shared experiences, though partners might have different meanings around these, so important to check in on this to assess significance to each partner. If intimacy has declined or…

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The bottom line is emotional safety

Relationship MinuteMay 21, 2024653Views 0Likes 0Comments

Think of emotional safety as the glue that binds intimate relationships (and other close connections). It’s not a simple term but rather one that encompasses many aspects and is critical to healthy, secure and loving relationships. The question is how much (or little) each partner feels heard, understood, validated, empathized with, prioritized, respected, trust and overall…

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Bickering is a Red Flag

Emotional Safety in a New Relationship

Make couples therapy work for you

Don’t let politics blow up your relationships over the holidays.

Bump up your intimacy

The bottom line is emotional safety

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