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What Is Radical Acceptance? Why Fighting Reality Often Makes Things Harder
Most of us have experienced a time when life took a direction we never expected. A relationship ends, someone we love becomes ill or dies, a career changes unexpectedly, or we find ourselves facing circumstances that we would never have chosen. Sometimes the difficult experience is something that happens to us, and sometimes it involves watching someone we love struggle and realizing that, despite how much we want to help, we cannot fix everything for them. When life changes
Ashleigh Gold
Jul 289 min read


We Fell in Love… and Now We Can't Stop Arguing: How Understanding Different Communication Styles Can Strengthen Your Relationship
When my husband and I first started dating over 23 years ago, one of the things I admired most about him was how calm and steady he was. He's an engineer by nature, thoughtful, logical, and an internal processor. I'm almost the complete opposite. I'm a verbal processor. Talking helps me organize my thoughts, understand my emotions, and feel connected. If something is bothering me, my instinct is usually to talk it through. Somewhere along the way, the very qualities that once
Ashleigh Gold
Jul 66 min read


Is Recovery Possible After Infidelity?
Intimacy Recovery After Infidelity Infidelity can be one of the most devastating experiences in a romantic relationship, leading to feelings of betrayal, loss, lowered self-esteem, and confusion. The decision of whether to stay together or separate after infidelity is a deeply personal decision that varies for each individual and relationship, and no one can know what is right for you except for you. If you decide that you would like to try to repair the relationship, it’s im
Natasha Chalke
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Break negative patterns and build connections in couples therapy
When you and your partner feel stuck in a pattern that seems impossible to change, couples therapy can offer a path forward. Many couples reach a point where they recognize that something isn’t working in their relationship, but they don’t know how to fix it. This can lead to feelings of frustration, disconnection, and hopelessness. However, couples counselling provides an opportunity to break free from these cycles and develop new ways of communicating that can enhance both
Natasha Chalke
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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