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What it means to have “good communication.”
My partner and I have good communication. I think. What does it really mean to have “good communication”? It’s something you always hear from relationship experts. Communication is the key to a healthy relationship. But how do you know if I’m actuall…
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Why it’s Good to Have Expectations in Your Relationship
Have you ever heard of the “nocebo effect”? No? Me neither. Have you heard of the “placebo effect”? It’s the phenomenon where if you believe you are being treated for something, you feel the effects of it. For example, if you are told the pill you …
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In an Independent World, is There Room for Dependency?
Dependency is a unique word – one with many negative connotations. We live in a world where being independent is so important, the thought of dependency on someone or something is an ostracizing thought. Think about your convenience store excursions. What is flooding the front of the store? Self-checkout kiosks. What about gas stations? Pay […]
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The Art of Jumping to Conclusions
We all do it – we all make quick decisions without hearing the whole story. It’s our human nature; we had to make these rapid pivots to stay alive as cave dwellers. Imagine yourself as a Neanderthal – there’s a giant snake in front of you, blocking the entrance to your home. Unfortunately for the […]
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Mold Your Melancholy Mondays
Have you ever woken up one morning, nothing is actually wrong, but you feel like you’ve got a huge weight on your shoulders? Or that your body aches, even though you darn well know you didn’t exercise the night before? Or that it seems to take much more concentration to smile than usual? We all […]
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To Do or Not to Do
Time and time again, couples are faced with the struggle of defining their roles in their relationships. Who will clean the bathroom this weekend? Who is going to make dinner tomorrow? Who will wash the dishes tonight? What may start out as a simple chore can catapult into a battle for acknowledgement, assurance, or even […]