Category Archives: Relationships

Adult Sibling Alienation: Who Does It and Why

Lawyers, beware! Is an alienating sibling behind your caretaker or inheritance case?

7 Strong Steps to Stop a Divorce

Many folks who launch divorce proceedings would really prefer to repair their marriage. What could they—and their partner—do differently?

8 Guidelines for a Friendly Divorce

Divorce results from emotional distress. Anger, resentment, shame, guilt, and anxiety can tempt folks to want to get back at their spouse. Yet instead of healing emotional pain or easing resentments, divorce battling typically just adds to the emotional damage of everyone involved. Here's a guide to a more constructive pathway for marital disengagement.

“Just Listen To Me!”… Is This a Mistaken Request?

This advice may be common but it's still bad advice. Here's what folks really want when they try to talk over a problem with a friend, spouse or even a therapist.

10 Mantras for Managing Emotionally Challenging Situations

These principles can help you stay sane in tough circumstances, including parental alienation.

10 Things to Say to Generate Good Feelings

Pay attention to how much you radiate good vibes. Like sunshine on flowers, positivity makes you feel better and makes you more attractive to others.

10 Ways to Feel Closer to Those Closest to You

Want to feel more connected with your friends, kids and partner? First, cut out any negatives you do like criticizing or getting irritable. Then ...

12 Relationship Questions College Kids Want Answered

How would you answer this student journalist's relationship questions?

2 Upgrades For Making Gift-Giving Decisions

While some folks find gift-giving choices easy to make, many people find it stressful to find just the right gift for each person on their lists.

3 Ways a Therapist Establishes Trust in Therapy

A strong therapeutic alliance is to therapy what a secure attachment is between parent and child. What ingredients enable a therapy client to trust a therapist?