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Can We Afford Kids? How to Have the Money Talk Before Starting a Family

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Wondering if you can afford to have kids? Learn the real costs of raising children, how to have the financial conversation with your partner, and how to plan for parenthood without going broke. ⚠️ Important Relationship Advice Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional relationship counseling, therapy, or mental health advice. Relationship dynamics are highly individual and complex, involving unique personal histories, attachment patterns, mental health considerations, and interpersonal dynamics that require personalized professional guidance. The information provided here does not constitute professional counseling or therapy and should not be relied upon as a substitute for qualified mental health care. If you are experiencing relationship distress, mental health challenges, patterns of unhealthy relationships, or emotional difficulties, please consult with a licensed therapist, relationship counselor, or m...

Keeping Partners Happy In the Relationship

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Relationship happiness challenges every couple and grows only more so the longer couples remain together. It goes beyond flowers at Valentine's Day and a sweet card on the anniversary. Knowing one's partner is critical followed closely by avoiding the temptation of self interest. Let's see some key missteps and wins in keeping partners happy. Self Happiness Temptation The person's tastes and preferences one knows the best is their own. When making decisions in a relationship, they can have a hard time putting aside what they prefer in favor of their partner. What causes these choices to be wrong? * They ask for a change the partner is not willing to make -- either because they do not want or are not ready to make. * They seek to establish a level of commitment for one's own security in the relationship. * They cast the individual in a light not fitting who they really are causing them to feel a deep discomfort. * They call into question the reason for t...