Supporting Your Partner Through Stress: A Guide to Stronger Connections Every relationship encounters moments when one partner is under more pressure than usual. Whether the cause is work, health, family issues, or just the everyday challenges of life, knowing how to be there for your partner during a stressful time is one of the most important parts of a healthy, lasting relationship. When handled with care and empathy, these difficult periods can actually strengthen your connection. With that in mind, we’ve put together some supportive strategies to help your partner feel heard, valued, and comforted during times of stress, while also keeping your relationship balanced and strong. From recognizing signs…
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Before I had my first real long term relationship, everyone around me always had a habit of letting me in on know how relationships work. They require hard work, a ton of energy, constant arguments, and more than a few sleepless nights. You can guess what that did to my sense of commitment… via GIPHY But, you live, and you learn, and you realize that other people’s relationship status does not dictate your own. If you’re ever lucky enough to find that one person to dedicate your life to, you’re going to realize that you will need constant maintenance to keep your connection secure and healthy. From what I’ve learned,…
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Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts In our last article, we talked about throwing an incredible Valentine’s Day party, and I’m sure if you read that article, then your Valentine’s day party was the talk of the town. Now, while your local Target is probably overfilled with human-sized teddy bears at the moment, there’s always something about homemade gifts that hold more sentimental meaning to what love truly is. To save you time and trouble, we have picked a few simple ideas that will have your partner smiling from ear to ear. via GIPHY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar “I am obsessed with Mason jars!” says the stay at home mom who spends…
