No matter how independent you may be, building healthy relationships with your immediate and extended family members, friends, and coworkers is still essential. Research suggests that when we foster connections with those around us, it can: Improve our self-esteem Make us more cooperative, empathetic, and…

When I first started my practice, I remember reading a statistic about divorce that I found shocking. And that was that 40-50% of all marriages in the United States ended in divorce. According to recent surveys, however, the divorce rate in the U.S. fell by…

When you first fell in love, you could never imagine that someday the sound of your partner chewing could make you want to scream. It’s inevitable that once we are out of our honeymoon phase and reality sets in, we realize that all relationships take…

Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are a bit difficult. But that’s easier said than done. During hard conversations, it’s common for many people to become triggered by something their partner has said. Calm one moment,…

They say there are only two things in life you can count on: death and taxes. I would add a third: changes. Every person goes through life changes. And some of those changes can be significant. Whether you are graduating, starting a new job, moving…

The number one ingredient to any healthy and stable relationship is good communication. When communication is poor, relationships break down. Whether platonic, romantic, or business, your relationships will thrive if you improve your communication with others. Here’s how: Be Fully Present Both parties must earn…