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  As exciting as the step of marriage is in a relationship, it generally doesn’t arrive without a good bit of work before and after. While society tends to romanticize certain aspects of love, romance, and lifelong partnerships, once you’re “in it,” you often realize just how much work and communication are required to sustain a happy, healthy relationship even before marriage. If you’re ready to take the next steps of engagement and marriage in…

Depression is a word that can be hard to say, even for those who are familiar with the experience. Although there shouldn’t be, most of us understand at some level that there remains a stigma surrounding depression and other mental health experiences. Although awareness and acceptance of these things are on the rise, what many people still often lack are the tools to properly support and create a loving space for their friends and family…

Coping mechanisms get a bad reputation sometimes, but did you know that they’re not always a bad thing? It’s natural and necessary to use coping skills to deal with life’s events. The key is to engage healthy coping skills as tools that move you forward instead of backward. As you take notice of the various actions and activities that you might use when coping, there are a few questions you should ask yourself in order…