Healthy Relationships Initiative
Who said flirting was for couples in a honeymoon stage?
Make an effort to be more flirtatious with your partner, regardless of how long you have been together. Send them a cute text, give them a compliment, or just be silly together.
Not only does flirting help to maintain intimacy and increase self-esteem of both partners, it also helps to reduce tension and fighting. Read more about the benefits of flirting in long-term relationships here!
“Happy couples repair, and they do so early and often.”
Unresolved conflicts can linger in our heads and hearts, and when we don’t take the time to repair the wounds in ourselves and our partner, it can damage our partner relationship long-term.
Learning to repair after conflict can be challenging and it requires both partners to give up the concept of “winning” or being right. The truth about partner relationships is that no one wins when conflict goes unresolved or when one person feels validated, while the other feels unheard.
Some strategies to repair after a conflict include:
All couples have arguments and conflict, but couples who know how to repair afterwards are more likely to find themselves in a happy, healthy, and safe relationship that lasts the test of time.
In long-term romantic relationships, it’s often the smallest things that can have the biggest impact on the quality of those relationships.
When someone goes out of their way to do something special for their partner, it helps the partner feel important, noticed, and loved. This is a great way to show that you’re paying attention to your partner’s needs and prioritizing your relationship.
Here are just a few ideas of small ways that you could show your partner a little extra love this week:
In relationships, you don’t need to do something extravagant to show your partner that you care. Sometimes, it’s the small things that mean the most.
Adapted from HRI Blog Post, Do Small, Special Things for Each Other.
As couple relationships go on over time, it can start to feel more difficult to keep the feelings of love and excitement alive. It’s easy to get caught up in daily life and fall into a routine that doesn’t prioritize your relationship.
This week, we’ll be sharing tips to help increase and improve the intimate moments in your relationship. Stay tuned & tag your partner in these posts to spark some discussions about how you will work to keep your love alive this week and beyond!
Tough times are a normal part of any couple’s relationship, but how do you navigate them and keep your relationship strong?
Join us for this workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd and learn practical strategies that you can use to work through life’s challenges and strengthen your relationship throughout the process.
Attend with your partner or on your own, but don’t miss this learning opportunity!
Families all over the world are experiencing new levels of stress during the holidays this year, as the pandemic has impacted our ability to visit family and travel. In this free program, HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, addresses how to make difficult choices this holiday season and how to set boundaries to keep everyone healthy, happy, and safe. Register for this free program today!
HRI promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds, but when you’re a caregiver, it can be challenging to balance your relationships with your caregiving responsibilities. While caregiving is one of the most fulfilling ways to give back to our loved one(s), it is also important to find ways to take care of yourself.
As many of us continue to work from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can become increasingly challenging to remain productive, while also managing stress in a healthy way.
HRI has partnered with the Center for Youth, Family, & Community Partnerships to present our latest educational program for those working from home in the pandemic. Join HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, on Wednesday, October 7 from 12-1 and learn practical strategies and tips to not only stay productive when working from home, but to also stay healthy and sane!
In fact, self-care strategies are more effective when they tend to basic needs and focus on keeping parents and caregivers centered and prepared to handle daily life. This means doing more of what you need, rather than what may be more fun, such as getting your nails done or spending the day at the spa.
Tending to the basics consistently, such as staying hydrated, eating well, and moving your body, while not as glamorous, can provide more consistently positive benefits than an activity done every now and then.
While self-care can include splurging on a recreational activity or experience, it is mostly about finding opportunities to tend to your needs in small, consistent moments throughout the day.
When engaging in self-care, try to approach it from a holistic perspective. Tune into the different areas that factor into your overall well-being. This may include your physical health, emotional and/or spiritual needs, relationships, and mental health.
Adapted from HRI blog post, Single Parenting: Self-Care.