by Vivian Oberling | Feb 7, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Getting engaged is thrilling. You’re choosing your partner, celebrating your commitment, and envisioning the life you’ll build together. But engagement isn’t just about planning the wedding—it’s also a chance to prepare for the marriage itself: learning how to...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
As we grow up, we’re absorbing ideas about marriage from everywhere—our parents/caregivers, romantic comedies, friends, Instagram feeds, and our community’s culture. By the time we get to the point where marriage becomes an option, we’ve all built a picture in our...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 5, 2026 | Communication, marriage
There’s a reason couples flock to quizzes that promise to reveal their compatibility—it’s fun, it sparks conversation, and it often feels safer than diving straight into heavy relationship topics. When grounded in psychological research, compatibility quizzes can be...
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 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...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 1, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Think about the last time you felt truly understood by another person, where you felt not only listened to, but understood and supported. That moment when you’re like, “YES!” that person truly gets me. It might sound simple, but empathy is one of the hardest skills...
