by Vivian Oberling | Jan 6, 2026 | Communication
Few life transitions reshape a relationship quite like having children. No matter how many baby books you read or how much advice you get from others, the actual experience will still rock your world. The physical, emotional, and relational aftershocks are part of the...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 5, 2026 | Relationships
Picture this: one partner gets offered a dream job across the country, while the other has deep roots in their current city. Or one decides to take a leap into entrepreneurship, meaning long hours and uncertain paychecks. Suddenly, career choices don’t feel individual...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 4, 2026 | Finances
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. You’re moving along steadily, bills paid, savings growing (or at least stable), and then… an unplanned expense crashes into your world. Maybe it’s a job loss, a medical bill, your car breaking down, or a family emergency....
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 3, 2026 | Relationships
Emotional intelligence (EI) (the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the foundational wiring that helps any relationship thrive. In romantic partnerships, emotional intelligence is that invisible glue...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 2, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Most of us grow up with a fairly specific picture of love: the feelings of butterflies, the grand romantic gestures, the late-night conversations that stretch on until sunrise, and the instant recognition of your soulmate the moment you meet them. For many, those...
