18Sep 2023 by alexiamcleod

7 Common Misconceptions About Healthy Long-Term Relationships

Relationship
Having a healthy, long-lasting relationship is something many of us aspire to, but there are some widespread myths that can make it harder to achieve. Let's take a look at seven of these myths and set the record straight on what it really takes to build and maintain a loving partnership. Myth 1: Love Solves EverythingIt's true that love is important, but it's not a magic solution to all problems. Successful relationships need more than just love; they require effort, commitment, and the ability to work through difficulties together. Myth 2: Relationships Are EasyLong-term relationships aren't always smooth sailing. Couples will face challenges and disagreements. What matters is how they deal with these challenges together, learn from them, and grow stronger as a result. Myth 3: Everyone Has a Perfect MatchThe idea of…
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18Sep 2022 by alexiamcleod
4 Signs That You’ve Outgrown Your Relationship

4 Signs That You’ve Outgrown Your Relationship

Relationship
Relationships are bound to change. As time passes, our relationships will face a few roadblocks, turns, bumps, highs, lows, and everything in between. Sometimes, these shifts can cause you to wonder if the relationship is meant for you anymore. Fluctuations in relationships are normal; however, if you notice that these changes have impacted your relationship drastically, it may be time to re-assess. If you start questioning your relationship, think about these 5 signs to determine whether or not you have outgrown your relationship. You feel drained when you are with your partner If you constantly feel depleted after spending time with them, it might be time to rethink their place in your life. Feeling drained is a sign that you might be overextending yourself while not being mutually fulfilled by…
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29Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod
Keeping Your Relationship Fresh as Busy Professionals

Keeping Your Relationship Fresh as Busy Professionals

Blog, Health, Motivation, Relationship
Relationships can be difficult in managing as an adult with a thriving career. Finding someone is hard enough, but once you found your special someone keeping your relationship lively and making time for each can prove to also become challenging. Especially when the both of you have your own careers, personal goals, and sometimes even individual issues. As for any relationship, there has to be a solid foundation of excellent communication. Too often we all can sometimes underestimate the power of having mutual communication and verbalizing what we want in the relationship with our partner. When you feel as though your relationship is lacking it’s important that you get through your fear of confronting the issues. The fear will only prevent you from surpassing the issues at hand and not…
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17Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod
Signs of Codependency

Signs of Codependency

Blog, Health, Relationship, Therapy
Codependency can be a serious issue, especially when the person is depending on the other person too much. Not giving the other person enough space to breathe or do their own things on their own time can have a negative impact on a relationship. It’s normal to want to be with someone all the time, but you should also understand that everyone has their own life to tend to. You shouldn’t actually have to be with that person all the time to feel happy or complete. Codependency can often be found in people who come from a dysfunctional family. Research shows that people who have parents who emotionally abused or neglected them in their teens or as a young child were more likely to be co-dependent. However, anyone can become…
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03Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod
Solving Your Relationship Issues

Solving Your Relationship Issues

Blog, Relationship, Therapy, Tips
No relationship is perfect! Everyone hits a rough patch here and then. The important thing though is to not let it have a negative impact on your relationship. Especially if you know this person is someone incredibly special. Relationships take a lot of communication and trust. It's important that when a disagreement arises you talk it out with your partner first. One of the most common situations that happen in relationships is that when a conflict arises, most people don't discuss it with their partners first. Instead, they go to their friends and try to figure it out instead of just being completely honest with their partner. Sure, you may be going to your friends because you trust them 100 percent and they may be able to provide great insight.…
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28Jun 2017 by alexiamcleod
The Best Relationships Start With You

The Best Relationships Start With You

Blog, Relationship, Therapy, Tips
Relationships, in general, are hard. It’s a matter of having good communication, being respectful to one another, and completely honest with each other. Non-romantic relationships aren’t as hard as romantic ones. However, sometimes in both, we can say and do the wrong things that can change the entire relationship. For most, our very first relationships are with our parent(s) and family members. The values we learn from them shape us into who we are today. When we meet new people and start new relationships we tend to seek out and stick with the ones who are similar to us in values, appearances, and experiences. However, that doesn’t mean that the people who we seek relationships with will be just like us. It’s important to keep that in mind because although…
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28Jun 2017 by alexiamcleod
The Telltale Sign That Your Relationship Just Won’t Work Out

The Telltale Sign That Your Relationship Just Won’t Work Out

Blog, Relationship, Tips
Sometimes we ignore the red flags that are thrown our way. We hold onto the relationship hoping that if we stay in place for long enough things will change. The truth is more and likely the relationship will just not work out no matter how much you want it to. It is important for you and your partner to face the fact that no matter how much effort you can put into a relationship if your partner isn’t doing the same or if you both are just not on the same page it makes it incredibly difficult for the relationship to blossom into something amazing. Staying in a bad, unhealthy, or loveless relationship for a long period is obviously a bad thing, but so many people stay in them for…
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21Jun 2017 by alexiamcleod
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Positive Childhood Memories for Your Children

Co-Parenting After Divorce: Positive Childhood Memories for Your Children

Blog, divorce, Parenting, Relationship, Therapy, Tips
Divorce is hard enough when it is between two people who loved each other very much but no longer feel like it will work out no matter how hard they try. However, dealing with divorce when you share kids can become extremely complicated real quick. One parent ends up spending more time with the child/children than the other, sharing and making more memories with the kids than the other parent. This alone can lead to problems because one parent can feel left out and as if they are not having the same quality time with their child as they were spending before the divorce. It also can be a stressful and confusing time for the children involved. Especially if they were used to both of their parents always being involved…
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09Mar 2017 by alexiamcleod
28 Day Relationship Challenge

28 Day Relationship Challenge

Blog, Motivation, Relationship, Therapy, Tips
This relationship challenge is designed to have you focus on your partner and the relationship. Taking a different perspective in the way you approach your relationship. The challenge will help you and your partner to not only just regain the spark back in the relationship, find new things about each other, or to overcome an obstacle but also to push the relationship to new heights. For the next 28 days, you are learning to not just see what areas that can be worked on but also workiing it out together while having fun. Who says that challenges can be fun right? Take it and see how strong your relationship will become
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