Posts in Communication

by Myrtle Valpoort Couples may begin their journey of parenthood believing a baby will bring them closer. In reality, the quality of a relationship tends to decline after the birth of a firstborn.1 Childcare introduces a variety of new challenges and stressors that...

  by Jasmyne Hinson In relationships–as early as casual “situationships” and as seasoned as long-term commitments–it can be incredibly difficult to know when and how to bring up certain topics. These topics often include negative life experiences, relationship norms, sensitive topics, prior romantic...

In a relationship, when you share a vulnerable expression with your partner you may feel anxious on how they respond. Opening up your heart and your life to your partner for the very first time can be nerve wracking. You might have had...

Do you and your partner have difficulties because one or both of you finds it hard to express emotions or be open with feelings? Do you have different expectations for how often someone in a relationship should share his/her feelings? Does this lead...

Do you and your partner disagree over how much you communicate with one another? Does one person’s desire to share more – either frequently or deeply – cause discomfort and conflict in the relationship? This blog post will help you identify common problems...

Do you and your partner have trouble making decisions, finding compromise, or problem solving issues? Communicating effectively so both partners feel heard and are satisfied with the result is no easy task! Finding a compromise between two different people can be hard to...

Relationships are complicated. Nobody goes into or comes out of one assuming they’ll be easy. And every relationship we go into brings entirely new factors into play. After all, even understanding ourselves can be a challenge sometimes. With so much to consider, how...