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 […]
Your Spouse, Your Mother in Law, Your Child: 4 Easy Steps For Dealing with the Narcissist Who Can’t be Avoided
““But enough about me, how do you feel about me?” Toxicity, like many things, exists on a scale. People who exhibit toxic behaviors towards others are not always monsters. However, if someone engages in these behaviors repeatedly, with no empathy and with an intent to damage the other individual, there is a high chance the person may be […]
The Narcissistic Parent
”Adult children of narcissists experience love that’s conditional only “- Kathy Caprino By Definition According to Mayo Clinic : “Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. Behind this mask of ultra confidence, […]
Family Time: Not a Luxury, A Necessity
“It is not the quantity of time that you spend with someone that matters, it is the quality of the time.”-Unknown As a busy wife, mother and therapist, I have developed an understanding of the importance of maintaining proper work/life balance. Kristen Harding from My Family Care explains that spending quality time together is important […]
Is Jussie Smollett A Narcissist?
DISCLAIMER We know that racism, bigotry and hate crimes exist and we are, in no way, diminishing stories and the experiences of those who have fallen victim to such crimes. Our article is an investigation on signs of possible Narcissistic Personality Disorder. “And thus I clothe my naked villainy…and seem a saint when most I […]
4 Compromises You Should Never Be Required to Make in a Relationship
Relationships are about compromise. We all know this to be true, but here’s the thing – everything shouldn’t be up for compromise. That’s where many couples or individuals reach a misunderstanding. Sure compromises are important for happy, healthy relationships, but there are important things in your life that shouldn’t budge just because of your significant […]
Not Having Sex? 4 Life-Related Reasons That Don’t Include Cheating
So you’re not having sex, huh? Whether it is impacting you individually or not, I can assure you that there’s a major chance that your relationship is taking a toll. This is not an unusual issue that occurs, especially with married couples. But it’s not the wedding, vows, or commitment that the two individuals have […]
How to Start Having Sex Again in Your Relationship When Intimacy Fizzles Out
Sometimes sex just fizzles out. It’s a harsh reality that tends to turn people away from real commitment, especially when it comes to marriage. But here’s the truth—marriage doesn’t kill your sex life, circumstances do. Stress, trauma, kids, health, hormones, distrust, unfaithfulness: these are the actual culprits that enter a relationship and dissolve the intimacy. […]
What to Do If You’re Starting to Feel You’ll Be Single Forever
Dating. The popular consensus is that it’s no walk in the park. Sure, I’m out of the dating game, but I have a lot of single clients that keep me in the know. “It’s a time-waster.” “I’m tired of pretending to have a good time.” “She seemed really cool at first.” “He only had one […]
