Attachment Style: How Does it Impact Your Relationships?
Happy couple exemplifying healthy attachmentPhoto Credit: Linh Tinh
Humans have a fundamental need to form close relationships with others. Attachment theory helps us understand how we connect with others, including what gets in the way of building satisfying and... Read More...
By Supporting Others, You Support Yourself: Findings from Social Psychology
Peaceful image of 2 people sitting by Salt Lake, demonstrating how supporting others helps you support yourselfPhoto Credit: sebadelval at Pixabay
If relationships play such an important role in our well-being, how can we work to foster better interpersonal relationships? Many of us may already know what not to do in relationships, but... Read More...
Healthy Boundaries
Meme related to healthy boundaries and assertiveness, stating "NO is a complete sentence."Original Photo by: Moyan Brenn
For years, I was unaware of how to negotiate healthy boundaries. If a close friend or even a casual acquaintance asked for a favor, I would always say yes. Over time, I’ve learned to incorporate... Read More...
What To Do If You’re Single on Valentine’s Day
Love SculpturePhoto Credit: Tristan Schmurr
If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, seeing aisles of cards and candy at the grocery store or hearing about others’ Valentines’ plans can make you feel like you’re the only... Read More...
Reflections on the Meaning of Love
The meaning of love, like all concepts, is a subjective one. From my perspective, “love” describes a quality of relationship imbued with great meaning, affinity and care. This relationship can be... Read More...