Will Marriage Counseling Help if I’m in an Emotional Affair? Marriage counseling won’t help even if you are “only” emotionally attached to this other person. Emotional attachment is what a healthy marriage is based on. An emotional affair funnels your emotional energy and attention toward someone else. You pay attention…
The Protective Influence of a Good Father Father’s Day is a time when many people gather to celebrate the important men in their lives and reflect on what it means to be a father. For some, it is a joyful day filled with gratitude and connection. For others, it can…
JOMO Written By: Marissa Halstead Many people have heard of FOMO—the fear of missing out—but I want to bring another concept into consideration: JOMO, the joy of missing out. Maybe this is a common experience among introverts, as my sister-in-law lovingly claims, but I want to explore the deeper meaning…
Are you in a Hard Relationship? Jan had a tough relationship with her mom. There were no hugs, no kisses, no “I love yous.” Jan grew up feeling lonely and unloved. Her mom favored Jan’s brother emotionally and financially, while ignoring Jan much of the time. When she did pay attention…