by Sabrina Walters | Oct 27, 2020 | Couples
Photo by Tanya Trofymchuk on Unsplash If you’ve ever read the Gottman book, “And Baby Makes Three”, you’ve read the study that shows that one of the most important ways to maintain marital satisfaction after having a baby is for the father to take on a more...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 20, 2020 | Couples, Marriage
Photo by Isaac Ordaz on Unsplash When there is an issue that you’re bumping up against in your relationship, it’s good to remember the very basic skill of the gentle start up. If you find yourself becoming resentful for whatever reason, remember to bring that up...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 13, 2020 | Couples, Marriage
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Most couples have some kind of system for who does which household chores. However, it can be easy to get stuck in a system that may have worked once years ago, but now isn’t serving its purpose — and one or both of you are unhappy...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 6, 2020 | Conflict, Health
Photo by David Wirzba on Unsplash In the course of 2020, we’ve all experienced a massive collective trauma, haven’t we? I heard a talk recently that covered this, and the speaker brought up an excellent point. He talked about how trauma is processed: if trauma of any...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 5, 2020 | Family
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. Here in Oregon, kids have gone back to school online — which means there’s more pressure on parents than ever before. Parents have been required to take on a much larger role in the process of teaching in this new virtual school...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 5, 2020 | Conflict
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash I don’t know about you, but this year just keeps on giving…me stress and anxiety. I have really felt it lately, especially in Oregon, where we have been contending with unprecedented fires! I’m actually getting weary of hearing...
by Sabrina Walters | Sep 8, 2020 | Couples, Intimacy, Relationships
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Quarantine has forced most of us the world over inside for far longer than we’re used to. Certain milestones and events seem light years away! For me and my family, a weekend brunch has always been a special way to celebrate and...
by Sabrina Walters | Sep 1, 2020 | Communication, Conflict, Health
Photo by Joshua Newton on Unsplash This year has been tough for everyone — I know I’m certainly feeling it. Take a minute to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? Is there a chance you’re feeling more lonely? For some people, the answer to this question is...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 25, 2020 | Health, Social media
Photo by William Iven on Unsplash How many hours a day do you think you spend in front of a screen? How about your partner? A lot of times, it’s easier to notice how often our partner does this — checking their phone during your together-time, scrolling Facebook while...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash A breach of trust can come in many forms. Whether it’s hiding certain financial decisions, emotional or physical affairs, a gambling habit, or other addiction — when you discover something negative about your partner it can be...
