1. Why Can’t You Break Free From Your Ex?

    Breaking up is like the grand finale of a big life event, complete with high-flying emotions and dramatic exits. But when the show's over, and you're left alone on the stage, it's easy to get stuck obsessing over your ex like they'll always be the star of the show. Sometimes, getting over your ex can feel like trying to break free from a grip of emotional quicksand—seriously sticky stuff, especi…Read More

  2. 5 things you should do if your partner is quiet-quitting your relationship (from Business Insider)

    Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images April Eldemire of Couples Thrive was featured in this article from Business Insider. Article reposted with permission. If your partner is mysteriously distant and checked out when you're together, there's a chance they might be quiet-quitting the relationship. Just like quiet-quitting a job, quiet-quitting a partnership or marriage involves a person doing the bare minim…Read More

  3. 3 Subtle Signs You Can’t Trust Your Partner- Even If They Seem Super Committed (from Business Insider)

    April Eldemire of Couples Thrive was featured in this article from Business Insider. Article reposted with permission. Sometimes, the most emotionally mature-seeming partners might not be trustworthy. April Eldemire, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said there are overt red flags of untrustworthiness that many people know to spot already — like bei…Read More

  4. Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Being Negative in Your Relationship

    Many of us have been there. You bring up an issue with your partner, and you feel attacked by their response. You get defensive and return fire—only for them to do the same. It's a battle that no one can win. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be this way. Making small shifts to your mindset can work wonders in your relationship. Here, we'll take a look at why negativity can ruin a relationship and …Read More

  5. The Three B’s to Discuss With Your Spouse This Holiday Season

    Want your holiday season to stay merry and bright this year? Here's a basic rule to keep in mind: Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to the big topics!  By "big topics," I really mean any issue that has the potential to be a major source of stress for you and your partner. And really, take your pick: between work and social commitments, family schedules, finances, gr…Read More

  6. Love Bombing: What Is It, How to Recognize It, and What to Do About It

    Ever heard the saying, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is"? This is exactly the case when it comes to love bombing, a term that the Cleveland Clinic refers to as "a form of psychological and emotional abuse [that] is often disguised as excessive flattery." In this article, you'll learn more about what love bombing is, what it looks like within a relationship, and how to deal with it. W…Read More

  7. Signs of True Love: How to Differentiate Genuine Feelings from Infatuation

    Infatuation vs genuine feelings of love: think you can spot the difference? If you're in the newest stages of a relationship, this actually might be hard to do! But being able to recognize the difference between these two opposing emotional states can be helpful for making sure you're entering (and staying in) a relationship with someone for the right reasons. What Am I Really Feeling? Some Quick…Read More

  8. Why do people choose partners who trigger past wounds?

    You hear it all the time (and maybe you've even lived it yourself): A person dates (and breaks up with) the same type of person over and over again. They always seem to enter relationships with people who aren't "right" for them, or who exhibit traits—particularly negative ones—that are eerily similar to traits exhibited by prior partners. Try as they might, they just can't seem to help b…Read More

  9. Are you easily offended? Let’s talk why—and what to do about it

    Maybe you don't get offended easily. If so, kudos! Or maybe... You already know you get offended easily (even if it's just about one specific topic or issue), and it's something you're ready to address You suspect you're more sensitive than others and wonder whether there's something you can do about it You've never considered that your short fuse is a personal hiccup that might be holding you …Read More

  10. Hi, I’m a healthy relationship. Let’s get to know each other!

    Hi! I'm a healthy relationship. I might not look exactly like what you had in mind. In fact, I might even look quite different when I'm with different couples, depending on those individuals' personalities and preferences. And I can even change and evolve over time with the same two people! But there are some important traits and characteristics that you'll definitely notice about me. A Healthy …Read More