Think about the friends you love most in life. You probably immediately think of some of your favorite things about them or maybe your deep history. Are the things that come to mind mostly positive? Hopefully, the answer is yes. However, if not, you’re not alone. While it seems more common to point out that love is not always enough in romantic relationships, sometimes we forget to remind ourselves that the same is…
Today we’re covering the highly discussed, but frequently misunderstood, topic of boundaries. Boundaries are an essential part of functioning relationships, healthy attachment, and ultimately, an act of self-compassion. Do you feel unsure of what constitutes a healthy boundary? Don’t worry. Let’s dive right into the discussion. What are Boundaries? Often people believe that boundaries are the same as limits but that is not true. Boundaries are a standard that you set…
When you enter a relationship with someone you love, of course, you want to do a lot for them. You love making them happy. You want to do their favorite things, eat their favorite foods, go to their favorite places. You probably also want to protect them from getting hurt. The question becomes, how far will you go to make them happy and protect them from getting hurt? A romantic movie may tell…
Coping Tips and Support for Loved Ones of Addicts Seeing someone you love struggling with addiction will change your life. You want to be there and support them in their recovery journey, but maybe they aren’t ready to start the journey. Maybe they have started but the ups and downs have taken a huge toll on you and you’re not sure how to ride the rollercoaster with them. Advice for Loved Ones of Addicts The…
If you could see into the future, and know what destroyed your relationship, would you want to look? Of course you would. Maybe you could stop it from happening, or maybe it has already started to come apart? Don’t worry it’s not too late. We can remedy this. The four horsemen are a metaphor for the four communication styles that predict the end of a relationship. They are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and…
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