Jealousy. It’s one of those emotions we don’t like to talk about, yet it sneaks into our lives when we least expect it: at work in our relationships scrolling through social media What if I told you that some of those feelings could be traced back to your childhood? Yes, those seemingly distant memories of […]

When you think about what makes a relationship last, what comes to mind? Maybe love, trust, or communication? Those are big, for sure - but there’s something deeper that often gets overlooked: emotional safety. At its heart, emotional safety is about feeling like you can show up as your full, messy, beautiful self without fear […]

Relationships can bring out the best in us, but they also have this knack for surfacing our deepest insecurities and fears. If you find yourself easily triggered—especially in romantic relationships—you’re definitely not alone. Many of us carry hidden emotional triggers - reactions that get set off by certain words, actions, or even just a particular […]

When two (or more) people are together, conflict is bound to rise at some point! We might have a lot in common or get on well and love each other, but we won't always agree on everything. The existence of conflict doesn't necessarily mean that there is something wrong with the relationship or the people […]

Have you ever sat and listened to a family member or friend share with you their heartache? Did you feel their grief and/or cry along with them? If so, then you’ve experienced empathy. In a world where each person suffers at one time or another, we could all use more empathy. In this article, we’ll […]

Do you know someone who has a tough time opening up emotionally? Do you find it challenging that they seem emotionally unavailable? It used to be that mostly men were put into the category of shutting down emotionally or being unavailable. Way back in the day, the line of thinking that was if you’re an […]

I have talked to many people whose relationships have ended because they felt like "they were doing everything". Over time, they started to resent their partners and became exhausted until they wanted out. This is not uncommon. Unfortunately, we don't always see the signs, or we do but don’t know how to fix the relationship […]

It’s alright to have wants and needs.  This is something that many people forget about, thinking that they are doing something wrong if they need something. Or, they’re just afraid to ask for things, feeling like they’re not worthy to receive. One thing that many couples talk about in therapy is not feeling heard or […]

We’ve all been in a situation where we didn’t feel understood. And that’s okay. But when someone starts saying statements like, “It’s not as bad as you’re making it,” or “It’s not that big of a deal,” we can feel even more upset and unheard. It’s as though the other person is saying your feelings […]