Informal rituals are an essential part of human interactions that help individuals maintain their emotional closeness even during times of stress. These informal rituals can be anything from hugging,...
In order to keep the spark alive in a relationship, it is essential for partners to maintain emotional intentionality. This involves being aware of their partner's needs and desires and actively...
It has become increasingly common for couples to face difficulties in balancing their professional obligations, operational responsibilities, and personal intimacy needs. This challenge is...
In a relationship, conflicts are natural, but it can become challenging for partners to deal with them when their job obligations interfere with their personal lives. When this happens, individuals...
What are some effective ways for couples to communicate their needs and preferences before moving or being deployed?
To ensure that both partners feel supported and valued in a relationship, it is...
The word "resilience" refers to one's ability to cope with stressful situations without becoming overwhelmed. Relationships play an important role in one's overall resilience and emotional regulation...
Guilt is a feeling that arises when one feels responsible for an action that causes harm to another person or group. Guilt can also be felt if one fails to act in a way that would have prevented harm...
Sexual activity is known to be an effective way of relieving stress. It is also a way of communicating emotions and feelings between partners. When couples are undergoing stressful situations such as...
I will explain how partners can sustain relational meaning when communication becomes sporadic or emotionally constrained. This is an important issue for couples to consider because it can lead to...
Ritualizing Relationships for Resiliency
Relationships are often challenging to maintain and can be difficult to navigate through when they become strained or distressed.
There is something...