Being pregnant and having a newborn are both very significant times for a woman’s life. COVID-19 has thrown many wrenches to these experiences that have impacted moms and soon-to-be moms in many ways. In this article, we interviewed several professionals in the community that works with moms in different ways to get advice on how to manage the most common …
Overcoming the New Normal with Your Partner
Conflict in couples may rise due to social isolation and quarantine requirements because we are spending 24/7 with our partners. It is a big change for the relationship to get used to. In my previous Vlog, I talked about the different perspective you and your partner might have and the importance of knowing the difference between you and your partner …
Tips on How to Become a Power Couple through COVID19
For many, social distance means not being able to see each other as much anymore, but for couples, it means seeing each other more than usual. And if you throw homeschooling into the mix, that just makes everything even more disrupting and challenging. With the Coronavirus crisis affecting us globally, I’ve been trying to think of a way I can …
5 Ways to Turn Communication Around in Your Relationship
“We are constantly bickering, everything turns into an argument, we are never on the same page. How do we stop fighting? Where do we even begin? Talking doesn’t help!” Sounds familiar? You are not alone, couples constantly ask me “Sofia, How can we stop fighting?” Constant arguing is obviously linked to communication issues. 99.9% of couples I work with, if …
What To Do If Your Partner Doesn’t Like Celebrating Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day seems to be one of those holidays that people either love or hate. And over the years, Valentine’s day has gotten a bad rep. Some say that Valentine’s day is a Hallmark holiday, that is meant to simply move the economy, or an excuse for people to buy things. Others go as far as saying that it is …
Tips for Couples That Work Together
When a couple works together they are sharing one more relationship: they are spouses, and co-workers… And in some cases, also parents. In order to have a satisfying marriage, it is important to protect each one of these relationships. There has to be certain rules or terms that need to be set to overcome any sort of clashes that …
Feeling Like Your Spouse is Married to their Phone Lately?
Do you feel irritated when the person you are interacting with opts to use their phone instead of contributing to the conversation or paying attention? Isn’t it worse when that person is your spouse? Does it feel like your spouse is married to their phone lately? Consciously or unconsciously, many couples are experiencing the challenges of Phubbing! What is …
I think My Partner is Depressed, What Do I Do?
Men and women are raised with contradiction when it comes to the topic of mental health; expressing mental health issues is taboo, which is nothing more than an illusion. And this illusion creates differences in your relationship. Men are expected to stay strong, which leads them to believe that feelings and emotions are “for the weak.” Women are …
20 Tips for a Satisfying Marriage
You’re married for a while now, and wonder is this it? When children come into the picture, and the demands of a career grow, it may feel like the marriage has taken a back seat. Maybe you don’t have kids, and you still feel the spark is gone? Maybe the two of you already found a routine …