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Having A Healthy Relationship When One Partner Has A Mental Illness

Having A Healthy Relationship When One Partner Has A Mental Illness

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Nearly half of adults experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime. Research and practical experience tells us that mental illness...

The Impact of Invalidation in Relationships

The Impact of Invalidation in Relationships

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

By Dr. Jamie Long of The Psychology Group We are delighted to have Dr. Jamie Long guest blog for us. Dr. Jamie is a trusted expert in...

How To Know If You’re In A Co-dependent Relationship

How To Know If You’re In A Co-dependent Relationship

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Many people are confused by the word “codependency.” When they hear it, they think it simply means that a person is “clingy” and needy. But...

Friendships and Relationships: Why They’re Both Essential for Your Health (And The Health of Your Marriage)

Friendships and Relationships: Why They’re Both Essential for Your Health (And The Health of Your Marriage)

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Being friends with your spouse is a gift and directly benefits you both. As relationship researcher and psychologist Dr. John Gottman has...

These 4 Things Hurt Your Relationship The Most

These 4 Things Hurt Your Relationship The Most

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Every relationship has its conflicts and communication issues. But not all relationship problems are created equal. Research from esteemed...

Marriage Has No Room For Selfishness

Marriage Has No Room For Selfishness

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

“Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live; it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” -Oscar Wilde In this quote, Wilde...

20 Random Acts of Kindness To Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable

20 Random Acts of Kindness To Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

When we think about how to express our love over the holidays, we often get caught up on grand gestures like expensive gifts or fancy dinners out....

How To Reignite Passion In A Dwindling Marriage

How To Reignite Passion In A Dwindling Marriage

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

If you’ve ever built a fire, then you know that the kindling process is very important. Once the smallest spark comes to life, a blazing fire is...

10 Speedy Ways to Connect With Your Spouse When You Don’t Have A Lot of Time

10 Speedy Ways to Connect With Your Spouse When You Don’t Have A Lot of Time

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Couples that don’t reconnect, disconnect. It’s important to stay on top of your relationship constantly, yet with life’s hustle and bustle,...

Self-Love Is The New #Relationshipgoals

Self-Love Is The New #Relationshipgoals

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

What does self-love mean to you? Self-love is complicated. It’s not always self-like. In my opinion, it’s not looking in the mirror...

5 Ways Marriage Counseling Can Save a Troubled Marriage

5 Ways Marriage Counseling Can Save a Troubled Marriage

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Between 40 percent and 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, but this rate is falling — perhaps due to the excellent marriage...

15 Ways to Build Family Closeness This Holiday Season

15 Ways to Build Family Closeness This Holiday Season

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Don’t let the pressure of Hallmark’s cheery, over-the-top and in-your-face holiday campaigns fool you. For many, this time of year can take even...