STRONGER TOGETHER: FOUR ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A LOVE THAT LASTS
STRONGER TOGETHER: FOUR ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A LOVE THAT LASTS Drawing on insights fro...
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Do you encourage honesty when you argue with your spouse? Truly. Unfortunately, we don’t always make it “safe” for our spouse to tell us the t...
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CONTINUE READINGTHINKING OF A BREAKUP? SIGNS THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR Most long-term relation...
CONTINUE READINGWHY SEXUAL INTIMACY MATTERS IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Although every couple’s needs and expe...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO CHOOSE A LIFE PARTNER FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Choosing a life partner is one ...
CONTINUE READINGTHE SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHY WAYS TO RESPOND Manipulation in ...
CONTINUE READINGDecades of research on straight, married couples show that husbands are stressed by their wives' neg...
CONTINUE READINGWhen issues are tough in a relationship, it's important to approach them with care, empathy, and eff...
CONTINUE READINGSome people want to avoid the difficult feelings that could arise in a confrontation. Some people t...
CONTINUE READINGMany people long to have a satisfying, meaningful relationship with a loving partner. But what is it...
CONTINUE READINGAre you in it together, and are they going to look out for you? KEY POINTS Trust is feeling co...
CONTINUE READINGWe’re hopeless romantics at heart and we believe relationships should be romantic. Blame it on how...
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CONTINUE READINGSo, let’s say that you’ve been wronged…wronged by your spouse, child, close friend or co-worke...
CONTINUE READINGBelieve it or not, some of the everyday phrases we use with our kids might actually be more harmful ...
CONTINUE READINGThere are no perfect parents, but there are many things we can do that will make us great parents. B...
CONTINUE READINGGiven the pressures of social life, school challenges, and current events, it's no wonder that child...
CONTINUE READINGSpending quality time together is one of the most valuable gifts families can offer each other. Not ...
CONTINUE READINGParenting encompasses everything from restless nights and temper tantrums to navigating the complexi...
CONTINUE READINGIn the 1960s, developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind described three distinct types—authoritari...
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CONTINUE READINGEvery parent knows too much screen time can cause developmental delays and/or have social implicatio...
CONTINUE READINGIf you're guilty of 'sharenting' you're certainly not alone. While you may love posting every photo ...
CONTINUE READINGPositive parenting involves creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and adolesc...
CONTINUE READINGWives and mothers desire expressed and demonstrated respect rather than the mere avoidance of disres...
CONTINUE READINGHaving a loving and healthy relationship with your children is one of life’s utmost joys. Not only...
CONTINUE READINGParenting is a life-long undertaking. Therefore, caring for the child is very important. Children ne...
CONTINUE READINGChildren are separate people from their parents. They inevitably develop different interests and dre...
CONTINUE READINGI doubt if anyone who’s ever become a father has ever felt prepared. I heard people say things lik...
CONTINUE READINGOne of the key jobs for a parent is to create a safe and stable environment for their kids. When the...
CONTINUE READINGYour kids are watching and observing you. They see how you treat their mother and when you do the op...
CONTINUE READINGAre you a “right fighter?” When you’re conflicting with your spouse, do you keep fighting abou...
CONTINUE READINGIs there some habit your spouse does (one of many imperfections) that really irritates you? And then...
CONTINUE READINGDo you remember those times early in your relationship that the world seemed to disappear when you m...
CONTINUE READINGThe attitude of mutual submission... Marriage is give and take—not just take. Marriage is ofte...
CONTINUE READINGGive gifts beyond special occasions. Look for something to do or give that is a “Just Because I L...
CONTINUE READINGDon’t Bring Up Mistakes of the Past. A good rule in working out differences is to refrain from be...
CONTINUE READINGThey remind you of what's normal in a relationship They encourage habits, activities, and atti...
CONTINUE READINGIt is not wise to stay in a bad marriage for the sake of your children. It is clearly harmful to rai...
CONTINUE READINGHave you ever known a couple that was married for a long time and appeared to have a great marriage ...
CONTINUE READINGI’ve discovered most men have injured the women in their lives emotionally, at least at some level...
CONTINUE READINGA meddling mother-in-law who is demanding, controlling, and intrudes into the lives of her son/daugh...
CONTINUE READINGAffection is the kind of love that leaves you feeling close, safe and cared for while misguided affe...
CONTINUE READING“Enjoy life with the woman [man] whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has giv...
CONTINUE READINGIn football as in marriage commitment is vital! Don’t play if you’re not committed to put your ...
CONTINUE READINGHave you ever felt like you live in a glass house where you’re on display and everyone can see wha...
CONTINUE READINGKindness and compassion are often desired and forgotten in the dailiness of marriage. Life gets busy...
CONTINUE READINGConfidence in Your Appearance Don’t worry about other people’s impressions of you, what you loo...
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CONTINUE READINGSelf-reflection is the examination of our own thoughts, feelings and behaviours and requires us to t...
CONTINUE READINGAs spouses, we too often forget to laugh, which is quite unfortunate. We admit to this, even though ...
CONTINUE READINGAnyone who has been married for any length of time soon realizes that maintaining a successful marri...
CONTINUE READINGShow concern for each other’s happiness Look forward to spending time together Celebrate their j...
CONTINUE READINGFinding ways to sustain love involves spending enjoyable time together. Thriving couples build stron...
CONTINUE READING“Have you and your spouse been so angry at each other that you’ve gone your separate ways and st...
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CONTINUE READINGYour wife needs to experience emotional closeness Your wife needs to feel listened to and unde...
CONTINUE READINGCommit to keeping your relationship intact. Commitment is the foundation of relationship survival. ...
CONTINUE READINGMany people in our culture believe that fatherhood isn’t important or is obsolete. But a husband a...
CONTINUE READINGDon’t you enjoy a lovely fountain? It’s refreshing and enjoyable to watch. But did you ever thin...
CONTINUE READINGThere’s a war being waged against our marriages. And it’s something we need to be aware of and c...
CONTINUE READING“There is a common worry among engaged couples that romance will fade months and years into their ...
CONTINUE READINGLife has a way of pushing so many “necessary” things at us that scream for our time. It’s easy...
CONTINUE READINGWhat does it take to have a “successful” marriage? Some people have questioned whether there are...
CONTINUE READING“You used to be MADLY IN LOVE, but now you’re JUST MAD. You used to see so much good in each oth...
CONTINUE READINGAnyone who has been married for more than a few days understands all too well just how messy marriag...
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CONTINUE READINGAre you and your spouse both confronters or avoiders when you argue with each other? Or perhaps one ...
CONTINUE READING“Focus on the things that matter, and let the little things slide.” (Tex & Donetta Taylor – ma...
CONTINUE READINGAre you still flirting with each other, even though you are married? You DO know that you should not...
CONTINUE READINGThe world renown Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Researchers John Gottman and Nan Silv...
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CONTINUE READINGVery few people who marry think infidelity will ever enter their marriage. They can’t even fathom ...
CONTINUE READINGInfidelity is one of the most devastating problems that a couple can go through. Raw emotions such a...
CONTINUE READINGRequirements for a successful Infidelity counselling outcome: Both parties must be willing to tak...
CONTINUE READINGRelationships can and do recover from marital cheating and they can go on to survive and thrive. How...
CONTINUE READINGBUILDING UP YOUR PARTNER THROUGH ENCOURAGING WORDS Are you offering encouragement to your partner...
CONTINUE READINGTIPS FOR GROWING EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS Emotional intimacy is typically underst...
CONTINUE READING*THE GREEN FLAGS THAT SIGNIFY THE START OF GREAT RELATIONSHIPS* We often focus on what goes wrong...
CONTINUE READINGTHE POWER OF INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW TO STRENGTHEN IT Intimacy refers to the sense of c...
CONTINUE READINGWHY YOU KEEP ATTRACTING TOXIC PARTNERS—AND HOW TO STOP THE CYCLE Does it sometimes seem lik...
CONTINUE READING*HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS INTO YOU: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VERBAL & NON-VERBAL SIGNS OF ATTRACTION* ...
CONTINUE READINGSIGNS OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY AND HOW TO FIX IT Like most parents, you want the very best for y...
CONTINUE READINGHABITS THAT SABOTAGE LOVE AND WE NEED TO AVOID FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP We’ve All Been Th...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO SLEEP BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY Anxiety can significantly affect the quality of sleep....
CONTINUE READINGBREAKUP TO HEALING – MANAGING THE 7 STAGES OF A HEARTBREAK Breakups can feel devastating, l...
CONTINUE READINGSTRATEGIES ON HOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER AND LONGER LIVES At Giving Hope Counselling Services we believe...
CONTINUE READINGEFFECTIVE WAYS TO HANDLE DEFIANCE IN CHILDREN The challenge of dealing with a defiant child is so...
CONTINUE READINGTHE BENEFITS OF CALLING FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS OPPOSED TO TEXTING Research shows that making phone...
CONTINUE READING*BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TOXIC PARENTING STYLES OR BEHAVIOUR* Most new parents begin the journey de...
CONTINUE READINGGREAT VALUES TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN BY AGE TEN Instilling core values such as honesty, empathy, re...
CONTINUE READINGACCEPTING AND LEARNING TO GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY AS A COUPLE "We’ve often said it, but it&rsquo...
CONTINUE READINGSIGNS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND HOW TO REGAIN THE SELF ESTEEM Low self-esteem describes a general po...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES If you've recently experienced a traumatic event, you may ...
CONTINUE READINGFIGHTING FAIR IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGES Do you and your spouse ever argue? Every couple ...
CONTINUE READINGIMPORTANCE OF HUGGING AND KISSING IN A MARRIAGE We’ve personally experienced how powerful a...
CONTINUE READINGIMPORTANCE OF ACTIVELY LISTENING TO THOSE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME OR IN DISTRESS Active li...
CONTINUE READINGTHINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU ARE FEELING WORTHLESS Feelings of Worthlessness Feeling worthless o...
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CONTINUE READING*IMPORTANCE OF SETTING CLEAR MARRIAGE RULES AND COMMITMENTS* We want to encourage you to take up...
CONTINUE READINGTIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH GRIEF OF LOSING A LOVED ONE Losing a loved one is a profound and life-...
CONTINUE READINGWHAT TO NEVER SAY AND WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE GRIEVING A LOSS We’ve all experienced it—standin...
CONTINUE READINGWHAT TO DO IF UNHAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP It can be hard to acknowledge—even to yourself—whe...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE AND AVOID DIVORCE Marriage requires dedication and isn’t al...
CONTINUE READING*RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS OR SIMPLE GIFTS OF LOVE ARE GREAT FOR OUR MARRIAGES* Small, consistent a...
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CONTINUE READINGWAYS MESSY AND CLEAN, TIDY PARTNERS CAN LIVE HAPPILY TOGETHER In the early stages of marriage, yo...
CONTINUE READINGDISCIPLINING OUR CHILDREN WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM As parents, our deep love for our ch...
CONTINUE READINGWAYS TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE It's natural to feel worried occasionally. Life is full of...
CONTINUE READINGTEACHING CHILDREN HEALTHY COPING SKILLS FOR DIFFICULT EMOTIONS Children go through a wide range o...
CONTINUE READINGCHILDRENS BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM Whether you're parenting a lively child or na...
CONTINUE READINGSIGNS OF TOXIC FRIENDS AND WAYS TO BREAK AWAY FROM THEM Friendships can be a major source of happ...
CONTINUE READINGPHRASES ONE CAN USE TO DISARM A NARCISSIST Dealing with a narcissist—whether a friend, relative...
CONTINUE READING5 LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LIVE TO 100 1. Eat a Healthy Diet Diet plays a critical r...
CONTINUE READINGWAYS FOR NURTURING EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE Emotional intimacy is essential for a strong an...
CONTINUE READINGUNDERSTANDING AND RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT Burnout is a psychological reaction to long-term stress...
CONTINUE READINGWHAT TO DO WHEN WE FEEL DISCONNECTED FROM OUR SPOUSES Cindy & Steve Wright observe that it’...
CONTINUE READINGTEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO BE MENTALLY STRONG To be mentally strong doesn’t mean pretending to be...
CONTINUE READINGIMPORTANCE OF LETTING GO OF THE PAST AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE It's natural for us to think about ...
CONTINUE READINGMANAGING STRESS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE Stress significantly impacts your overall well-being. Keepin...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO GET OUT OF A DEPRESSION Throughout our lives, it's normal to go through brief periods of s...
CONTINUE READINGMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS – RISKS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES May is recognized as a Mental Health...
CONTINUE READINGCOMMON MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM Marriage can provide significant benefits for ove...
CONTINUE READINGSEX POSITIVITY IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Sex can be a meaningful, joyful, and e...
CONTINUE READING7 KEY TRUTHS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN REBUILDING A BROKEN MARRIAGE If you’re working to mend a fr...
CONTINUE READINGAt Giving Hope Counselling Services, we understand that conflict is a natural part of every relation...
CONTINUE READINGTHE RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF Dr. Wendy Walsh, PhD, a clinical psychologist s...
CONTINUE READINGHEARTBREAK TO HEALING: UNDERSTANDING THE 7 STAGES OF A BREAKUP Breakups can be incredibly painful...
CONTINUE READINGINSECURITY - CAUSES AND COPING STRATEGIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE Have you ever struggled with f...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO SAVE A BROKEN MARRIAGE "A lasting marriage is built by two people who make the daily decis...
CONTINUE READINGWAYS FOR FIXING UNKIND BEHAVIOR IN OUR CHILDREN Learning kindness and compassion is a journey tha...
CONTINUE READINGPOSITIVITY PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN OUR WELL-BEING The cultivation and promotion of optimism i...
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CONTINUE READINGRESOLVE GRIEVANCES QUICKLY—DON’T LET THEM PILE UP. Are unresolved issues creating dis...
CONTINUE READINGFIVE HARD TRUTHS IN MARRIAGE COUPLES RECOGNISE TOO LATE IN LIFE Marriage is both deeply fulfillin...
CONTINUE READINGAfter my first marriage ended, I longed to fall in love again and begin a new chapter. I w...
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CONTINUE READINGSEVEN HABITS FOR SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES We all recognize that good habits contribute to overall wel...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO RAISE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT CHILDREN While academic intelligence is valuable, fostering ...
CONTINUE READINGStress will not always cause a fight-or-flight response, according to Kelly McGonigal, but...
CONTINUE READINGHOW TO MAINTAIN A STRONG AND LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADULT CHILDREN. How to navigate our re...
CONTINUE READINGWe are tempted to demand forgiveness from our spouses when they don’t seem willing to give it alth...
CONTINUE READINGThere are so many things in life that destroy a marriage these days. While some come from the outsid...
CONTINUE READINGHOW DO WE VIEW OUR SPOUSES? After our marriages, what kind of “glasses” do we use to look thr...
CONTINUE READINGDecades of research on straight, married couples show that husbands are stressed by their wives' neg...
CONTINUE READINGI am too unhappy in this marriage to stay any longer, and I am sure this is not what God wants for m...
CONTINUE READINGEnsuring financial security involves a combination of prudent financial management, strategic planni...
CONTINUE READINGSUICIDE PREVENTION MENTAL HEALTH The state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes his or...
CONTINUE READINGHaving a loving and healthy relationship with your children is one of life’s utmost joys. Not ...
CONTINUE READINGStress is the emotional, psychological and physical reaction to the many demands we face in todays w...
CONTINUE READINGEmotional intelligence (EI), is a set of skills that help us recognize, understand, and manage our o...
CONTINUE READINGDoes the desirability of accommodation mean that you and your partner should avoid arguing with each...
CONTINUE READINGParenting is a life-long undertaking. Therefore, caring for the child is very important. Children ne...
CONTINUE READINGOne of the key jobs for a parent is to create a safe and stable environment for their kids. When the...
CONTINUE READINGSo, let’s say that you’ve been wronged…wronged by your spouse, child, close frien...
CONTINUE READINGHave you thanked your spouse lately? Or do you just expect him or her to do "the right thing" and lo...
CONTINUE READINGSome stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which helps us accomplish tasks...
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