Parenting is quite rewarding, but of course it can also be tough. One challenge many face is the tendency for parents to become codependent on their children. This occurs when parents rely excessively on their children for emotional support, validation, and identity. While it is natural to seek love and connection from our children, it […]

Unlike physical maturity, which follows a more predictable pattern as we age, emotional maturity is influenced by various factors such as life experiences, personal reflections, and intentional learning.  Most of us, as we grow, encounter situations that force us to mature emotionally, such as: our parents’ divorce difficult conversations break-ups relationships failures and more Or […]

Falling in love is a beautiful time. But after the honeymoon stage, reality begins to set in! Perhaps you’ve discovered that both you and your partner argue a lot and are bent on being right. It’s a problem. Yet, there are so many other great aspects of your relationship. So, what’s going on? Well, you […]

An argument doesn't have to be this negative cloud or an ego battle of who can prove their point better. In fact, they can present an opportunity for you and your partner to grow—and even bond together (yes, it’s true!). And here’s the thing: Most therapists won’t say a healthy relationship doesn’t include arguments. Rather, […]

It’s no secret that we all want to be accepted for who we are. It doesn’t feel good when others judge us, especially when we’re just being ourselves. Sometimes the pressure to measure up causes us to wear masks and be someone we’re not. This can eventually lead to negative emotions or a breakdown. At […]

Being cheated on is awful. That's the truth, and there's no way of making it any less horrible. When your partner cheats on you you feel betrayed, disrespected and angry. In some cases, you even start to doubt your own value and blame yourself for your partner’s actions. This should never be the case at […]

What is codependency? You've definitely heard the term before, but it can get overused - so, what does it actually mean? A codependent relationship can happen with many people in your life - a romantic partner, your family and your friends. The common threads woven between them are the patterns of behavior - and the […]

From an early age, most of us learned that things will not always go our way in life. Sometimes we get what we want and sometimes we don't but that is not the end of the world. The same is also the case in relationships. We will never find a partner who gives us everything […]

Intercultural relationships and marriages are increasingly becoming the norm and are being more widely accepted in most cultures than they were some years ago. Considering that a lot of people are migrating for various reasons, these relationships are inevitable. Unfortunately, studies have continuously found that over time, cultural differences take a toll on these marriages, […]