by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Relationships
Being in a relationship often brings expectations of emotional connection, intimacy, and companionship. But why do so many people find themselves feeling isolated and disconnected, even within a committed partnership? This experience of feeling alone in a relationship...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Relationships
Jokes about difficult in-laws– usually the mother-in-law– are as old as the concept of marriage. In fact, the oldest written mother-in-law joke comes from Juvenal, a 1st century Roman writer. But there’s often some bitter reality behind these jokes; couples often...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Relationships
Depression is hard on relationships. When you’re depressed, it’s hard to muster enthusiasm for anything you love– and that can include your partner. And when your partner is depressed, it can be confusing for the relationship; it can seem like your partner doesn’t...
by Liza Haroldson | Relationships
From a young age, many of us are taught that our emotions don’t matter. We learn to silence them, doubt them, or push them aside. Maybe you’ve heard things like “it’s not that bad” when something really did feel bad, leading you to question your...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Relationships
When we talk about contagious diseases, we generally think of things like Covid, chicken pox, and the flu. We usually don’t think about mental illnesses– but social behaviors can spread among people, and can lead to mental health challenges. Let’s explore how...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Relationships
Food can be a complicated subject. It nourishes us, it brings us pleasure, it helps us connect to our culture; but at the same time, it can also lead to disordered eating, guilt, body image issues, and confusion about what to eat. But there are ways to rebuild and...