Category: <span>Relationships</span>

blame game

Blame Game: How Pointing Fingers Worsens Conflict

Communication is key in any relationship. Having strong and effective communication may not mean you’ll entirely avoid conflict or uncomfortable conversations. Instead, it means you can get through those challenging times much smoother together. Some individuals like to participate in the blame game when they’re in conflict with someone else.…
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gray divorce

What Is a Gray Divorce?

When you get older, everything tends to look and feel a little more gray. Your hair starts to lose its pigmentation. What used to be the natural color of your hair since you were a child is now turning into shades of gray.  At some point, you reach an age…
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Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and togetherness! Yet, for many, the holidays bring not only excitement but also an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. ‘Tis the season for managing social events, shopping, traveling, cooking, and decorating. With the seemingly endless to-do lists, the holidays feel less like…
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Gentle Parenting

Gentle Parenting: Weighing the Pros and Cons

If you’re a parent or about to be one, you’ve undoubtedly researched different parenting styles. Maybe you already have an idea of the kind of parent you want to be and how you want to guide and discipline your child.  One particular parenting style that has gained popularity over the…
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attachment trauma

What Causes Attachment Trauma?

Every time you meet someone new — a friend, co-worker, neighbour, potential partner, etc. — your attachment style comes into play. Even when both of you feel an instant connection, it doesn’t mean all will go smoothly. This is because each of us learned what we know about attachments without…
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