by Vivian Oberling | Oct 22, 2025 | Communication, Finances
Few things strain a relationship like financial stress. Whether it’s a job loss, mounting debt, medical bills, or a shrinking budget during a recession, money trouble doesn’t just hit your wallet—it affects your mood, perspective, and how emotionally connected you...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 19, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Couples plan for a lot—careers, kids, vacations, even retirement accounts. You might talk about where to live, how to split expenses, whether to sign a prenup, or if it makes sense to get a dog before having a baby. But one thing most couples don’t plan for? Illness....
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 18, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
A major move can instantly crank up the stress in anyone’s life. Routines disappear, decisions pile up, and money seems to vanish overnight. Having a partner in it with you can be a saving grace (two heads are often better than one, right?), but it can also add its...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 17, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Grief doesn’t just impact the person experiencing the loss—it often touches those connected to them. And when your partner is the one grieving, it can be hard to know how to help. Do you give them space? Try to cheer them up? Bring it up? Leave it alone? Supporting a...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 16, 2025 | Second Marriages
Blending families—whether through remarriage, moving in together, or starting a new partnership—can be one of the most meaningful, but also most complicated shifts a family undergoes. When you’re blending families, it’s not just about two people falling in love—it’s...
