by Vivian Oberling | Jun 30, 2024 | marriage, Relationships
Have you ever tried to give your son or daughter marriage advice, and they got completely upset and shut down?! It’s not uncommon! Giving advice is an age-old tradition; it transcends geographical boundaries, cultures, and languages. Giving marriage advice can be...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 12, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
Ever heard someone talk about “boundaries” in a relationship? It’s a common buzzword seen all over the internet nowadays. It is essentially a limit you set between you and the person you are in a relationship with (whether marriage, parent-child, friendship, or some...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 11, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
Do you want one kid or five kids? If your partner wants one and you want five, you might find yourself in a bit of a predicament. What happens when the disagreement isn’t about having kids, and how many? Can a relationship work if one person wants only one child while...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 2, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
Arguments are a normal part of a healthy relationship, and I encourage my clients to learn how to argue well. Disagreements can arise from misunderstandings, different perspectives, or other past (unresolved) issues. The key is navigating disagreements and repairing...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 1, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
A 2019 Pew Research Center survey found that married couples trusted their spouses to be faithful to them, act in their best interests, always tell them the truth, or handle money responsibly. Trust forms the basis for any relationship, and is especially true for a...
by Vivian Oberling | May 31, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
The newlywed stereotype hasn’t changed much over the last few decades, but we’re here to dispel all the myths and give you the truth about being a newlywed. Myth #1: The first year is the hardest or easiest SPOILER ALERT: The first year isn’t necessarily the...
