The holidays can bring joy and love but also pose challenges for newlyweds. The Newlywed’s first holidays can be exciting and stressful. You may have learned to communicate through your differences, but now you’re adding family and their opinions into the mix. Sure, it may not feel much different if you’ve been together for many years and have spent a number...
Oh The Joy! Picture it. It is Christmas morning. Mom and Dad have made their coffee. The kids are awake and full of anticipation. They rush into the living room, where the Christmas tree sparkles and gifts are piled underneath. There is so much joy! It’s Christmas Morning! Giving gifts to children at Christmas is one of the most fun, joyous...
The joys of the season are upon us. The feeling of good tidings in the air, joyous carolers, holiday gatherings, yummy foods, and gifts for that special someone. Holidays are a time of celebration, right? Most of us look forward to them but if we are being 100% honest, the holidays can also be a very stressful time. Research shows a...
Many of us have perfect visions of the holidays – love, traditions like football in the yard, turkey in the oven; the works. However, for some, the holidays can feel disappointing as tension arises and you recall why it’s been so long since you’ve seen certain relatives. Sometimes that tension turns into tension between you and your partner. Inevitably during...
Are you one of the lucky few who gets along with your in-laws? Dr. Terri Apter, a psychologist at Cambridge University, recently wrote a book titled, “What Do You Want from Me?: Learning to Get Along with In-Laws”. In the research for this book she interviewed hundreds of couples around the world. During these interviews, she found that nearly 75%...
Blending two families together can be hard no matter what season it is. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2011 there were over 1.3 Million households in the United States with stepchildren. That’s a lot of blended families. There is no season more difficult for a blended family than the holiday season. Having a blended family during the holidays creates...
Have you ever heard about how relationships go through “dry spells”? Or if you are in a relationship, have you ever experienced one of these times? The relationship may just feel kind of stale. It kind of feels like nothing exciting is happening or the spark has gone out. If that’s you – I’m here to tell you not to...
After months of saving money, working overtime, and being stuck in the daily grind, your relationship is finally getting the revival it needs. Your travel plans are carefully laid out for a relaxing vacation for you and your spouse, what could go wrong? Then the plane is suddenly delayed or the hotel lost your reservation, your suitcase never arrived or...
Have you ever put a lot of time and effort into planning a vacation and been so excited about it only to arrive and something go wrong? You thought you were making the most of your vacation but it didn’t go according to plan? Or even worse, you get in a fight with your partner along the way? Recently I...
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