Relationship uncertainty can cause you to feel uneasy and anxious. It might lead you to believe that there’s something wrong within your relationship — or even something wrong with you. But, this kind of uncertainty doesn’t necessarily mean you and your partner are on rocky ground. There are many factors that can play into relationship […]
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Chances are, you know someone who is dealing with anxiety right now. Maybe they’re outwardly struggling, or maybe they try to keep their symptoms to themselves. Either way, one of the best things someone with anxiety can do is lean on their support system. If someone you love has anxiety, you might be wondering what
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If you’ve experienced abandonment at any stage of life, it’s hard to feel self-assured. People with abandonment anxiety are often insecure, and feel insignificant, at best. While that doesn’t mean you can’t be in a relationship, you might find things in that partnership to be tense and rocky more often than not. Maybe you feel
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Everyone will experience grief at least once in their lives. We often associate grief with death. But it can occur when you experience any kind of loss. That might include losing your job, going through a divorce, or even missing out on the “normalcy” of life. Many people began to grieve during the COVID-19 pandemic for that reason.
Grieving a loss is normal. Working through your stages of grief is healthy, as it lets you move forward into the next chapter of life.
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It’s easy to assume the signs of burnout would be obvious. But, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, they can come slowly and subtly. Being able to notice them as quickly as possible can help you fight back and get the rest you deserve.
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Childhood depression is very real and not something to be taken lightly or glossed over. Don’t assume that your child could never experience depression. That kind of false assumption could blind you to the signs and symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how you can recognize depression in kids, and what you should do to address it.
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When communication is weak within your family dynamics, it opens the door to uncertainty, confusion, assumptions, and even hurt. o, what can you do to improve familial communication? How can you strengthen your relationship with your family members by opening up and expecting the same in return?
Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your partner to open up, or even have a meaningful conversation? Maybe they never feel fully present or invested, or they might always give vague answers instead of being clear about what they want.
Needless to say, having an avoidant partner can be frustrating, and even hurtful. But, chances are, they aren’t “avoiding” you because of anything you’ve done. Some people are more avoidant for a reason. Getting to the root cause can be the key to understanding their behaviors and their lack of communication.
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No one wants to think about trauma in childhood. Kids deserve to live safe, healthy, happy lives with those charged with caring for them.
Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Childhood trauma is very real and more common than most people think. It can be physical or emotional, and lead to lifelong consequences.
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Non-monogamous relationships are becoming more popular and accepted across the country. It’s estimated that between 3-7% of people in North America are in non-monogamous relationships, and even more have expressed an interest in them. This lifestyle can absolutely work for everyone involved — if you’re all on the same page.
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