Recognizing that your partner may be experiencing depression is the first step. But what comes next? It can feel overwhelming to know how to help someone you love when they’re struggling. While every situation is unique, these steps can offer a compassionate...
As the holiday season unfolds, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad of tasks and expectations that accompany this time of year. From finding the perfect gifts to organizing festive gatherings, the pressure to create a flawless holiday experience...
Eric and I are nearing the end of our exploration of Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams. Over the past few weeks, we’ve given you an over-the-shoulder view...
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been digging into a three-post blog series on self-care. And no, we’re not talking bubble baths, essential oils, and booking an appointment with your hair stylist (though, by all means, you should do those things for yourself,...
One of the hardest parts about getting self-care right is that it is so intricately tied to our personality and our core values. As a high Merchant — based in love and truth and connections with people and connecting people with other people — my mind is...
It seems like self-care has been one of the buzziest words of the last decade. And while it doesn’t take much to convince most folks of why self-care is important, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding around what self-care actually means (and what it doesn’t) and...
