Healthy relationships
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How to Model Healthy Communication Behaviors For Your Children
Written by Writer’s Corps member Jade Anna Hughes I was trying to multitask the other day, answering some emails on my phone while simultaneously helping my preschooler build a Lego castle, when she suddenly said “are you listening to me, Mama?” I realized that I was doing the exact thing that I had promised myself […]
Stop Playing the Blame Game: Take Responsibility in Your Relationship
Written by Writer’s Corps member Katie Christy Imagine this scenario: “Why’d you put mustard all over my fries?” Jack asks. Then Jill replies, “Well, you should’ve told me you don’t like mustard!” This is an example of how often times people deflect ownership of their behaviors and play the blame game. Is Jack responsible for […]
How to Keep the Post-Holiday Blues from Affecting Your Relationship
Written by Writer’s Corps member Alexis Anderson The holiday season is officially over and you and your partner have managed to exchange gifts and visit family and friends while keeping your relationship intact. Congrats! But, as the holiday rush comes to an end, you notice your mood comes down as quickly as your Christmas tree. […]
How to Avoid Financial Strain in Your Relationship this Holiday Season
Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann It’s that time of year again! Between office parties and frosted sweets, the holidays are an awesome time to reconnect with old friends while getting to know new ones. Sounds great, right? Wrong. Once you add tempting sales and gifts (for literally everyone you know) the holidays can […]
10 People Share What a Healthy Relationship Means to Them
Helping Your Partner Heal from Relationship Abuse
One of the most difficult tasks in a relationship can be helping your partner or significant other heal from a previous abusive relationship. What does it look like to comfort them, to walk through the healing process with them, to love them through it? No pressure, either, but as a S/O, you have quite possibly […]