Financial Red Flags in a Relationship
Let’s be honest, no matter how sexy you find your partner, there’s nothing sexy about financial irresponsibility. It can be difficult to spot an issue when you’re head over heels in love with your partner– but have no fear! I’m here to help you spot the financial red flags. We’ve all chosen to ignore certain […]
A Guide to Having ‘The Talk’ About Finances
When you’re in a relationship, discussing finances probably isn’t on the list of favorite topics. Some would rather crawl under a rock, than discuss their finances. According to a new survey,”Some (people) may be hesitant to reveal poor past decisions or may be concerned that financial details could change the landscape of the relationship,” In […]
Emotional Wellness: A Critical Component to Suicide Prevention
Globally, about one million people die each year from suicide, and one person commits suicide every 40 seconds. This was the tenth leading cause cause of death in America in 2017; currently, the country ranks 27th in the world with 15.3 suicides per 100,000 people. Mental illness is often a taboo subject that many people […]
Your Relationship and Your Finances| Having the Talk
” Aaahh, new love and sweet bliss– It’s as if you’re in paradise, or on a soft cloud. You’re feeling blissful and you’re putting off the serious and much needed discussions about your finances and your dreaded student loan debt. Having certain discussions with your significant other, can make you feel as if someone just […]
Maintaining Your Love Life, When You’re Too Busy.
” Everyone wants to get in 30 or 40 hours. When you try to do something like this, you have to cut corners. When you cut corners, the quality of the product goes down. It might be your work, your sleep, or your love life, but something has to give in order to make room […]
Part Two: Reigniting Your Sex Life
Well you asked for it and here it is! Learn how to rekindle your passion, whether you’re in a 25 year marriage or a relationship that may have seen some bumps in the road. When you have not had sex in month or two…or six, you might need to set aside guidelines in order to […]
Keep Your Love Life Interesting After Having a Baby
Congrats! Your little bundle of joy has arrived! it seems like almost everything that you and your partner do and think about is about the baby (let’s have a moment of silence for the moms with multiples). With so much talking and thinking about your baby, I bet the last thing on your mind is […]
Women and Sex: The Cold, Hard Facts.
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. We’ve all heard that phrase before. It’s just another way of saying that men and women could not be any more different. Did you know that women have a larger hippo-campus? The hippo-campus is where humans store memories. Perhaps this is why women can recall every […]
Your Role as a Stepparent.
While being a stepparent can be rewarding and fulfilling, often times, the journey begins at a rocky road. A rocky, challenging, sometimes frustrating road.Perhaps you’re currently at the beginning of that rocky road. If that’s the case, let me assure you that the road can get smoother. Below are a few steps to help you […]
Let’s Talk About Sex | Sexual Expectations in Your Relationship
Sex. What do you think when you read this word? Does it make you excited? happy? disgusted? Are you one of those individuals who can’t get enough sex? Or have you, perhaps, been too overworked to care lately? When we talk or think about sex, we all have different perceptions. These perceptions are ever changing, […]
Introducing Your New Partner to Your Children
At last! You’ve found the love of your life! Now, you’ve been thinking of ways to introduce him/her to the little loves of your life. But how do you introduce your new partner to your children without starting WWIII in your household? Below are a few Dos & Don’ts to help navigate through the nerve-wracking […]
Your New, Blended Family
Many remarriages include children from previous relationships and blended families are more common now than ever. Blending different families together, however. comes with unique challenges. Combining different personalities, households and often, cultures, the awkward weekend visitations and dealing with the exes can fuel the fire of confusion that children and adults feel in trying to […]