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In the hecticness of everyday life, it’s easy and not uncommon to let your relationship take a backseat. Between work deadlines,...

Talking to your children about divorce can be one of the most challenging conversations parents can have. There are so many potential...

Anger is a normal emotion that every person experiences. Some may feel it more than others, and some may react to that feeling more...

“Healing is not linear.” I’m sure this is not the first time that you’re hearing that, but if it is, it’s true; healing does not usually...

Arguing with your partner without hurting them or their feelings requires a delicate balance of honesty, respect, and empathy....

Reconnecting with your partner after an argument is a crucial part of healing in the relationship. Disagreements and arguments are...

It is normal for intimacy to fade over time within a relationship, and that can happen for a variety of reasons. While it isn’t abnormal,...

Nobody wants to admit that it may be time to seek a third party to help within your relationship, but recognizing when it’s time to seek...

Attachment theory can be a powerful framework for helping individuals and couples to understand how early relationships with caregivers...

We have been through all seven floors of the Sound Relationship House (the concept introduced by the Gottmans), but what we haven’t...

Practical Approaches to Resolving Conflicts in Relationships Conflict is inevitable. Even in the healthiest relationship you can think...

How to navigate the aftermath of infidelity and steps towards healing and rebuilding trust. Infidelity is not an easy or fun topic to...

An overview of the 5 love languages and how understanding them can help enhance relationships. Most people have heard of or have a brief...

Blended families are family units just like any other families, but ones that come with a few more challenges. Blended families are...

It can be incredibly challenging to find a balance between work and family life. Whether you have young children, are a dual-career...

You did it! You and your partner made it through the steps of the Sound Relationship House, all the way to the top. When we get to the...

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to the 6th floor of the Sound Relationship House. While we are not at the very...

Families go through numerous life transitions, each bringing its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for growth. Families deal...

Humor is an important factor in all aspects of life. It is something that can make someone’s mood instantly better, it’s something that...

Now that we’ve tried to work on accepting one another’s influence within the relationship and helped manage conflict by identifying and...