by Vivian Oberling | Oct 9, 2025 | marriage, Relationships
Marriage often has a polarizing effect; either people are very vocal about their fear of marriage, while others paint it as a “happily ever after.” The truth, as most things do, lives in that messy middle ground. Marriage raises some degree of fear in most people....
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 8, 2025 | Finances, Relationships
Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been together for years, having open, honest conversations about your life goals isn’t just a smart move—it’s the foundation for long-term emotional and practical alignment. These conversations can feel awkward. Vulnerable....
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 7, 2025 | Relationships
There are few things that shake a relationship to its core like betrayal. Whether it’s an affair, financial deceit, or emotional duplicity, when trust is broken, everything shifts. All you’ve known comes into question; not only your partner, but your own sense of...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 2, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
We’ve all been there. One minute, you’re trying to talk through something that’s bothering you, and the next, voices are raised, defenses go up, and suddenly it’s not about the original issue. Now it’s about how you said it. Or what they didn’t say. Or the tone....
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 1, 2025 | Communication
There’s a certain kind of loneliness that doesn’t come from being alone—it comes from being with someone you love, and still feeling like you’re on your own. For many people in long-term relationships, they’ve experienced this at one point or another. That moment of...
