by Vivian Oberling | Dec 26, 2025 | Communication
Think about the last time you really (like really) let your guard down with someone. Perhaps you admitted to being scared about a career change, or you confessed to an insecurity you usually keep hidden. If the other person met you with warmth instead of judgment,...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 26, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Life doesn’t unfold in a straight line. Dreams evolve. Careers pivot. Health changes. Kids arrive. Some changes are the exciting kind you’ve worked toward for years. Others hit without warning—a sudden job loss, a medical diagnosis, or an unexpected shift into a...
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...
