6 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your In-Laws

By Sylvia Beligotti, MA

Do you feel like your in-laws play too big a role in your marriage? Does it feel like they are putting their nose in where it does not belong? Marriage should be between two people without feeling like your in-laws are interfering in your communication, connection, or plans for the future.

How to Regain Trust and Feel Safe with your Partner After an Affair

By Jack Partain, MEd

One of the worst things has happened in your marriage: your partner cheated on you.

It is common for many people to want to leave their partners after discovering an affair. On the other hand, you are not wrong if you decide to give your partner another chance. According to Divorce Magazine, 60-75% of couples actually stay together after an affair. So, once you acknowledge the tragedy of infidelity and if your partner owns up to their choices and mistakes, there is still a chance you could have a strong and fulfilling marriage. 

How to Comfort and Reassure Your Partner When They are Stressed or Anxious

By Mark Killian, MA

It is never easy to see your partner struggling with stress or anxiety. After all, stress can be contagious. Your partner’s worries end up becoming your worries. However, avoiding or ignoring your partner’s worries won’t make them go away or magically enhance your relationship. 

Newly Wed & Financially Strapped? Tips To Stay Close & Communicative

By Charla Lineman, MEd

Being newlywed can be the most exciting time in your life. Yet, for many, the financial struggles can start to be overwhelming. Are you dealing with the aftermath of spending a lot of money on a wedding? Or is the responsibility of creating your home together a persistent drain on your wallet?

How to Support Your Partner as They Grieve a Loss

When you love someone, helping them through difficult times is inevitable. Life isn’t always easy and being someone’s partner means being there for them when they need you the most.

If your partner has recently lost a family member or someone they care about, that includes being there for them throughout the grieving process.

You will probably be the first person your partner looks to for support. While that might feel overwhelming at first, it’s important to expect it and be as prepared as possible.

No Going Back? How Couples Change After Becoming Parents


Before you and your partner were parents, you were a couple. Everything was all about satisfying the two of you. Now, baby makes three.

It didn’t take long to discover how much adding parenting to the mix changes the dynamic of your relationship. Even though your little one is a bundle of joy, your baby can also present a lot of challenges. You may be dealing with increasing stress related to everything from your baby’s cries, diaper changing and feeding, to financial issues, reduced intimacy, and sheer exhaustion.

Common Physical Effects of PTSD

If you have experienced a traumatic event or ongoing adversity, you may suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. While PTSD is a mental health condition, your physical health can also be affected.

Your mental and physical health are closely connected, and it’s important to pay attention to how your body feels after going through a traumatic experience.