by Vivian Oberling | Sep 11, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
The dreaded “D” word—divorce. It’s a word that stirs up strong emotions, personal memories, and deeply held beliefs. So it makes sense that many conversations around divorce focus on how to predict and prevent it. We often talk about the big, obvious red...
by Vivian Oberling | Sep 10, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Anger is a human emotion—we all experience it and it is a natural reaction to many parts of life. And, as a human feeling, it shows up in our relationships at one point or another. Anger is neither a good nor a bad thing, but when anger results in behaviors that are...
by Vivian Oberling | Sep 9, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
You love them. You chose this relationship. But lately? It feels like work—heavy, unrelenting work. Conversations feel strained, every little thing sparks irritation, and you just feel “blah” about the relationship. If you’re nodding yes to this, you may be...
by Vivian Oberling | Sep 6, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Every couple fights. So, let’s make it clear—fighting is not a problem. It’s how you fight as a couple that can make or break your relationship. If handled well, conflict can be one of the most powerful ways to build intimacy, trust, and resilience in a relationship....
by Vivian Oberling | Sep 1, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
So, you’re thinking about tying the knot. Maybe you’ve been together for years or just long enough to start envisioning a shared future. There are plenty of checklists for wedding planning, guides on how to craft the “perfect” proposal (are flash mobs still a...
by Anna Howerton | Aug 31, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
So things are going well. Like, really well. You’re sharing playlists. Making future plans. Maybe you’ve even whispered something that sounds suspiciously like “I could see myself marrying you.” But… you’ve always known that if you find yourself in this position, you...