No matter how independent you may be, it’s still important to build healthy relationships with your immediate and extended family members, friends, and coworkers. Research suggests that when we foster connections with those around us, it can:Improve our self-esteemMake us more cooperative, … [Read more...]
Nurturing Positive Relationships With Coworkers
If you’ve ever worked in a toxic environment, you know how taxing it can be. Conversely, when colleagues have positive working relationships, it can:Increase productivity and efficiencyAllow you to trust one anotherMake you feel more empowered to suggest ideasReduce stress levelsMake your work … [Read more...]
How Bipolar Disorder Can Affect Relationships
Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects an individual’s mood. While manageable, the condition not only affects how a person thinks and feels, but also how they behave and act in romantic relationships. For instance, individuals with bipolar disorder experience severe high and low moods, which … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Prepare for Marriage (Part 3)
This is the 3rd and final segment of our series, “The Best Ways to Prepare for Marriage.” If you have read the previous two posts, stay tuned. This third way for preparing for marriage is the most obvious and also the most beneficial. Participate in a Marriage Prep or Enrichment Program What if I … [Read more...]