Regardless of how long you’ve been with your significant other, it’s always beneficial to dedicate time and attention to growing together. Give these tips a try and see how they help improve and encourage a healthy relationship with your partner. Admit when you are wrong We’ve all heard that it’s important to communicate with each other and practice active listening. Yet, one of the hardest things to do when communicating is saying that you were wrong when the other person was right. This...

We all need love and the bottom line is that love is love. We all need to feel connected, appreciated and loved but especially by our partners. Every romantic relationship goes through the roller coaster of ups and downs and most of all they take a lot of work, commitment, and  adaptability to grow and change with your partner. Whether your relationship is just starting out in the feel good butterfly stage or you’ve been together for 20 years, there are always steps you can take to improve or...

In the rocky waves of life, nothing will get you through the storm like your trusty ships – friendships and relationships.  They know you better than anyone else and sometimes can be the only hope for survival.  What happens when your ship needs maintenance and isn’t understanding your needs and journey?  Try thinking of communication in these new ways to help you both get back on course. Listening Yes, listening sounds so easy, but it’s really the beginning of...

Board games can strengthen and challenge your relationship with your significant other.  They force you to think on your toes and think outside of the box which can improve your abilities to tackle the real-world problems that come your way.  Break away from Monopoly and The Game of Life (you play that game every day, yawn) and try some more fun and interesting board games.  There are thousands of games out there, so ditch the monotony, grab some snacks, and get your nerd on...