Codependency is a term coined back in the 70’s by addiction recovery professionals. Experts that were treating those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction began to find common unhealthy characteristics in the spouses or partners. It wasn’t just the person wrestling with addiction that was struggling, but oftentimes the whole family. Codependency is defined as […]

If you’ve suffered childhood trauma, can it cause problems when you’re an adult? If you don’t heal the wounds associated with that trauma, can it impact your adult relationships? Experts agree that unhealed childhood trauma can impact adult relationships. The pain associated with the trauma one can bring right into that relationship. Children are indeed […]

Whether you’re in a relationship, or single and desire a relationship, knowing how to sweet talk can be beneficial. First, most people enjoy it when someone speaks sweetly to them. It doesn’t matter if it’s a guy or girl, sweet talk can earn you some “favor points”, especially if you’re dating. The good news is […]

“...I can safely say that losing my mum at the age of 12, and therefore shutting down all of my emotions for the last 20 years, has had a quite serious effect on not only my personal life but my work as well...” – Prince Harry Mental health is a topic that has gained increasing […]

With the New Year here, there’s a sense of freshness upon us. This is a great time to create new goals, dream wonderful dreams, and if you’re single, get out there dating in a way that works for you. No doubt with the pandemic, the logistics of dating has changed some due to fewer community […]

Good communication is very important for a healthy relationship, whether that relationship is personal, professional, or intimate.  Lack of positive or mature communication in a relationship ranks pretty high on the reasons why so many fail. Talk to relationship therapists and they’ll tell you that if couples could improve one quality in their relationship that […]

Being in a relationship with someone who is totally into you is one of the most wonderful things you can experience. I think we can all agree that the honeymoon phase is the best, no matter how long it lasts. Whether you’ve been seeing them for a week or a year, they’re on your mind […]

As a relationship grows and evolves, so also does the behavior of the people in it (bit by bit). At the beginning of relationships, everything is usually great, because both parties are on their best behaviors, and mostly overlook the little quirks of the other. However, as a relationship stretches across time, and the veil […]

If you’re like me, you want to continue to build deeper intimacy in all your relationships, be it friends, family, and/or partner.  By intimacy, I mean a closeness. A depth. A feeling that you totally get each other and have each other’s back no matter what. I think it’s important to bring up this topic, […]