More Boundaries, More Love
More boundaries, more love… sounds counter-intuitive, yes? For many of us raised in homes with codependency (lack of boundaries), the concept of having more boundaries can feel not only foreign, but more selfish, mean, and cold-hearted than loving. Before we dive into how holding boundaries creates a greater capacity for love, let’s get clarity on […]
Your relationship under quarantine: Five tips to stay connected
Well, here we are. Navigating something we’ve never navigated before. Dealing with stressors we’ve never had to face. Handling an ever-changing rollercoaster of emotions. And perhaps, trying not to maim our partners in the meantime. It’s excruciatingly hard work at times. And, it’s worth it. I’m going to share with you five skills that […]
Codependency: Why it kills relationships, and how to start healing
Relentless people-pleasing. Frequent rumination and obsession about relationships. Constant worry about what others might be thinking of you. Deep feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Not knowing who you are… If these behaviors and feelings resonate, then you may struggle with codependency. The good news is that codependency is not a death sentence. It’s merely a […]
Four ways to create healthier relationships in 2020
One of our most profound needs as human beings is to cultivate secure, loving relationships. Deep within our biology, we’re fundamentally wired to form safe and loving attachments with others. Attachment science teaches us that we are our most independent, creative, purposeful, motivated, joyful, creative selves when we are securely and safely bonded with another, […]
