Strategies for healthy, strong relationships with significant others and with yourself.
The Personal Growth Toolbox
When You and Your Spouse Disagree
When you and your spouse disagree about a major issue, you can view it as an enormous problem, but you are being handed an opportunity to deepen your closeness and commitment. Here’s how. read more
Don’t Try to Change Your Partner’s Mind
Trying to get your partner to change their mind to do what you want instead of what they want? Beware: You are likely to diminish your relationship. read more
Scared to Say “I Love You” First?
Saying “I love you” for the first time in a new relationship is scary. But if you avoid being vulnerable, you may miss an opportunity to build your own resilience. read more
Self-Soothing: An Invaluable Skill
Feeling hopeless about feeling better? You can learn to calm yourself and build your resilience when life knocks you around. Here’s how. read more
Can You Get Your Partner to Change?
Want to get the other person to change so you can have a better relationship? Here’s what you can do, as well as a big pitfall to avoid. read more
Grieving a Dog, Feeling Lonely
Loss is hard to bear. If you are struggling to feel ok even if you are alone, this post is for you. read more
