Letting go of your partner can be the most difficult thing you may have to face. Them wanting to leave is heartbreaking and rejecting. You may find yourself pleading for them to stay, bargaining with them, making all kinds of promises. When doing this…consider your reasons. Do you understand why they want to leave? When your partner […]
As we continue our “new normal” we are missing physical connection with family and friends. We miss having them over for dinner or share stories over coffee. Here are some ways to stay connected and keep your relationships strong during the pandemic. Have a coffee or cocktail hour We all have people in our lives […]
Being in isolation and limited physical interaction, we are heavily dependent on our devices for social interaction. It can be easy to lose track of our screen time. Some of us are so connected we can’t go five minutes without. However, when our partners prioritize and pay more attention to their mobile device, they are […]
Many couples struggle with the decision to attend therapy. They are aware that there have struggles in their relationship, but unsure how to resolve them. At the Vaughan Relationship Centre, typically one partner inquiries about relationship therapy, but expresses difficulty getting their partner to commit to therapy out of fear. Here are some of the […]
COVID-19 has forced us to make significant changes in how we communicate and receive services. We have moved to an online world where we order our food, clothing, and other necessities and either have it delivered or picked up. We communicate with our friends and family through online chat platforms. We can even speak to […]
In our lifetime, we’ve never experienced anything like this. Most of us are in isolation, working from home, or focused on family matters. Some of us are overwhelmed with keeping children entertained while confined. Others are worried about their finances because they’ve been laid off or their company has closed their doors. This is a […]
Realizing and/or deciding that your marriage must come to an end is one of the most difficult processes to undergo. Whether the difficulty stems from the fear of transitioning to a new lifestyle, from the separation of someone who once felt like home to you, the stress that comes from splitting your assets, or from […]
If you are reading this, you or someone you know may have symptoms of postpartum depression and/or anxiety. You have probably scanned articles that discuss the signs and symptoms of PPD/PPA, and while I recommend being aware of this, sometimes you need a little more than those textbook medical terms. This article will provide a […]
“The One That Got Away”: Myth or Reality? Are you caught up about a previous love that you thought was “the one”? Plenty of people get swept up in this notion of meeting the perfect person and letting them go with lingering doubts about “the one that got away.” But in reality, it’s often far […]
When you’re running on full speed throughout the year, it’s hard to find the time to look at your current relationships from the outside in. That’s why the New Year is the perfect time to sit down and spend some time re-evaluating all your relationships – from family to friends, to your special someone. Start […]
