Maintaining Meaningful Relationships in the Age of Technology
I’ll admit it; I’m guilty. I’ve had my moments of walking and texting at the same time, which one time I ended up running into a wall (that wall shouldn’t Read More …
Category: Relationships
Hovering Helicopters and the Anxiety it Breeds: The Effects of Over-Parenting On Children
Helicopter parenting is a term that was first coined in 1969 by Dr. Haim Ginott, psychotherapist and parent educator, in his book “Between Parent and Teenager.” A helicopter parent is Read More …
Falling In Love All Over Again: Simple Steps to Keep the Romance Alive
After years of being together, it can be easy to fall into a routine within your marriage. Careers take off, children are born, and life just becomes busier. Where has Read More …
Mending Broken Hearts
“I don’t know if I can trust my spouse again.” “Can I get this past this?” “I don’t know how to prove that I won’t do this again.” These are Read More …
Frenemies: Rising Above Toxic Relationships
I heard the word “frenemy” for the first time several years ago while watching an episode of Sex and the City. A simplistic definition would say that these are individuals Read More …
The Sandwich Generation: Caretakers for Elderly Parents and Children
Based on the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the sandwich generation is defined as “a generation of people who are caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children.” Life in Read More …
A Climber’s Tale: Life Lessons Hanging Off the Side of a Rock
I started climbing almost a year ago, recently transitioning to outdoor rock climbing a few months ago. During the course of this new lifestyle, I’ve experienced a variety of Read More …
Loneliness on the Most Romantic Day of the Year
The other day I was intently studying my grocery list on my phone as I walked through the supermarket doors. When I finally looked up, my senses were overwhelmed with Read More …