Anxiety in Teens While we often associate anxiety with adults, kids and teens can struggle with it just as much. Think about everything today’s teenagers have to deal with on a daily basis. They’re figuring out who they are and who they want to be. They’re navigating relationships, trying to […]
Relationship Matters
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Do you ever feel like you don’t understand your teenager? First of all, join the club with just about every other parent! We’ve stereotyped the discord between parent and teen relationships for years. However, the reality is that you might not understand your teenager simply because their brain is working […]
Have you experienced extreme amounts of stress? Do you worry too much about things you probably shouldn’t? Is this stress or worry keeping you from doing things you used to love? Whether you’ve recently experienced these feelings or if they’ve been around for a while, you don’t have to “just […]
What is perfectionism? There are varying opinions about perfectionism. Some see it as a good thing. After all, what’s wrong with having high expectations and doing your best? Except that really isn’t perfectionism. It’s not about doing your best; it’s about literally being perfect. Of course, that’s not possible for […]
How to Rebuild Trust in a Christian Marriage A healthy marriage requires trust—that’s true of any relationship. But, when you’ve chosen, as a couple, to place God at the center of your marriage, somehow, trust holds more weight. You’ve committed to yourself, your partner, and life in Christ, and when […]
The 4 Warning Signs of a Toxic Christian Relationship There’s a misconception that when two Christians are in a relationship, everything within that relationship will be “perfect.” While you might strive to have a relationship centered around God, we’re all still flawed human beings. We all get it wrong sometimes, […]
How Do You Know What You Really Want in a Relationship? If someone were to ask you what you really want from a relationship, you might be quick to give a surface response. Most people will say things like love, commitment, and trust. While those are all great qualities to […]
How to Form Realistic Expectations for Your Relationship Everyone wants a fairytale or Hallmark-style romance. But most of us know those classic tales aren’t realistic. Even the happiest couples in the world argue at times. No one is perfect. Still, it’s very easy to form unrealistic expectations for your relationship. You […]
Family anger issues are more common than most people think People get angry for different reasons. Our triggers might be deeply rooted in our past or even in actions of our family. If most people in our family tend to struggle with anger, we might want to consider different […]
Do you ever feel like a piece of you is missing? Like no matter how many self-help books you read, or how many times you try to ‘focus on yourself’, there is still a gap you can’t seem to fill? Turns out, the solution may not be found by looking […]