A great way to use technology to build connection and strengthen your relationship is to send your partner text messages expressing gratitude, encouragement, and love! When you send kind and encouraging messages, you are showing your partner that you care
Set Boundaries Around Technology
A key aspect in using technology to promote connection in your relationship is to set ground rules and respect one another’s boundaries. Have a discussion with your partner about how and when technology should be used within your relationship. Here
Phubbing & Couple Relationships
In today’s blog, we will be exploring the phenomenon of phubbing and examining how it can affect your relationship with your partner. What is phubbing? Phubbing is a combination of the words “phone” and “snubbing,” meaning to be snubbed by
Connecting through Technology: A Guide for Couples
Technology is constantly advancing and is becoming more and more central to our lives. We rely on technology for communication, entertainment, work, household tasks, and so much more. Technology has changed the way we communicate and relate to one another,
Join HRI, the Guilford County Family Justice Center, the UNCG Campus Violence Response Center, YWCA High Point, and the UNCG Center for Student Well-being for this event as part of our Abuse Is Never Okay – Guilford County kickoff in
Maintaining Individuality
In healthy relationships, both people are able to express their own beliefs and values, engage in separate interests, and maintain individual friendships.
1.11.20: Couples Workshop: What to Do When You Can’t Agree
The stress of the holidays can cause strain on relationships, but the New Year brings about an opportunity to renew and strengthen your relationship with your partner. This interactive workshop will teach you the skills to work through disagreements, and
Talk About Long-Term Goals & Expectations
It’s important to think of the future and ensure that you and your partner’s vision and expectations for your relationship align. Have conversations about what you both want for the future of the relationship, including how long you plan on
Share Feelings & Overcome Conflict Over the Phone
An important part of thriving during long distance is to learn how to adapt to communicating in a new way. Because you may not see each other in person very often, it is crucial to be able to share your