“In a good relationship, people get angry, but in a very different way. They see a problem a bit like a soccer ball… They kick it around. It’s “our problem.” – Dr. John Gottman (Learn about him here.) It is normal
Mutually Satisfying Weirdness and Call It Love
When we are in a healthy relationship, we can be our silliest & weirdest selves without fear of judgment. When we experience this comfort with someone else, we feel the joy that healthy and happy relationships bring to our lives.
Being Deeply Loved
Healthy relationships allow us to experience a kind of love that gives us strength during challenging times, and courage to face struggles head-on.
Healthy Break-ups: Be kind to yourself
Break-ups are hard and painful, and it’s okay to be sad and hurt after a relationship ends. It’s important to honor these feelings and give yourself time to grieve the loss of the relationship. After the relationship ends, it’s important
Healthy Break-ups: Be clear & certain
A key part of healthy break-ups involves being as clear and certain as possible to help promote a sense of closure as the relationship ends. When you are able to convey clear reasons for the end of the relationship, it
Healthy Break-ups: Break up in person
If possible, break up in person and avoid breaking up in public. When you end a relationship in person it allows for both people to express their feelings, gain closure, and feel respected. Avoiding public breakups is also important, as
Healthy Break-Ups: Be honest about your feelings
When we talk about relationships, we usually focus on ways to build up and strengthen our connections with others, but what about when that relationship ends? We don’t tend to spend as much time talking about what to do in
Facebook Live Q&A Sessions
HRI is partnering with the YWCA High Point to answer your relationship and parenting questions during this pandemic! In partnership with the YWCA HP, Bringing Out the Best at UNCG, Guilford County Abuse is Never Okay Campaign, and the Center
Connecting as a Couple During COVID-19: Communicate with Tech
Learn how to share your feelings and resolve conflict by communicating through technology. An important part of connecting as a couple while social distancing is to learn how to adapt to communicating in a new way. Because you may not
Connecting as a Couple During COVID-19: Find Things You Can Do Together While Apart
Find things you can do together while apart. It’s important to find ways to spend time together while you are apart to continue to build and strengthen your relationship. Although you are not physically together, there are many great ways