Relationships

In this article, we explore what trauma dumping is, examples of trauma dumping, and how to prevent yourself or others from trauma dumping.

Conflicts within marriages have continued to increase, raising the number of those in need of therapy. Research shows that more than 50,000 therapists attend to families and couples across the U.S. Marriage counseling has been shown to help solve communication problems, conflicts, and poor dynamics. However, before you sign up for a therapy session, you […]

Whether you’re newlyweds or seasoned partners, your relationship will face its share of challenges. Marital bonds may fade as the novelty wears off and life throws curveballs for you to navigate. Keeping your bond strong takes conscious effort, empathy, and understanding. How you handle these challenges determines the nature and quality of your relationship.  Failing […]

Falling in love is a beautiful experience, but navigating the complexities of a long-term committed relationship can be both rewarding and challenging. While every marriage experiences its highs and lows, sometimes those lows are insurmountable, resulting in divorce. However, even though the U.S. national divorce rate was 6.9% in 2021, it doesn’t mean divorce is […]

Have you ever been in a relationship that was going quite well, and then suddenly, you felt the need to end it? Maybe it felt like it was moving too fast, or you were becoming uncomfortable with spending so much of your time with another person and you started to feel suffocated. If this sounds […]

Breakups often leave us grappling with an overwhelming mix of emotions regardless of the romantic relationship’s duration or intensity. Defined as the termination of an intimate relationship by any means other than death, breakups can represent more than just the end of a love story. For many, a breakup signifies a crushing blow to aspirations, […]

Heartbreaks are an incredibly emotional experience, with 75% of Americans having endured the pain of a romantic partner ending a long-term relationship with them. In a world where relationships under five years are more likely to fall apart, the ache of separation is a universal human experience. Break-ups are like a shattered mirror, leaving fragments […]

Neglect and abuse cases are continuously increasing, raising concern about the reason for the trend. The National Institute of Health reports that one in four children in the U.S. experiences neglect or maltreatment in their lifetime. If not attended to, abuse and neglect can make an individual feel abandoned, leaving them with lasting trauma. In […]

Navigating the dating world can feel like steering a ship through uncharted waters. Every individual you encounter has unique habits, quirks, and life experiences. When you find yourself dating someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these differences can be even more pronounced, shaping the dynamics of your relationship in unique ways. ADHD is more than a […]