Focus on quality communication. Because you may not be able to see each other as often as you would due to social distancing, it’s important to set aside time to talk. Though texting is a quick and easy way to
Connecting as a Couple During COVID-19: Adapt Your Perspective
Be willing to adapt your perspective on what dating and connection look like. Connecting while social distancing can feel daunting, and it’s normal to feel scared or worried about what this means for your relationship moving forward. However, it’s important
Connecting as a Couple While Social Distancing
We’ve had to make a lot of adjustments in our lives and adapt to some pretty big changes over the past couple of weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this includes how we connect as couples and navigate the
Tips for Live-In Couples to Strengthen Their Relationship While Social Distancing
Tips for Live-In Couples to Strengthen Their Relationship While Social Distancing By Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed., Program Coordinator of the Healthy Relationships Initiative The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the term “social distancing” into everyday conversation and has changed the way
Make Space to Grow as Individuals in Your Relationships
A healthy relationship is made up of two individual people working together. Growing together as a couple also means creating space in your relationship for you and your partner to grow as individuals. Support one another in pursuing your hobbies
Spend Time Focused on Your Partner
Quality time is key to growing together as a couple! Take some time each week to focus fully on each other and your relationship. This may look like a weekly date night, where you get a babysitter, or even having
Tips for Healthy Relationships During Challenging Times
Use Conflict to Grow as a Couple
While conflict can be challenging, it is an inevitable part of any relationship. Sometimes, it can feel uncomfortable or even scary; however, it’s important to remember that conflict doesn’t have to be a bad thing. When you and your partner
Growing Together as a Couple
Growth is an important part of happy, healthy, and safe relationships! Relationships grow and change over time, as we move through life and experience successes, challenges, failures, joys, and tragedies. Through these changes and challenges, it is important for couples
“I” Statements
“I” statements are a key part of healthy communication and conflict resolution in relationships. They help us avoid blame and enable us to take responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, especially when working through conflict within our relationships. Make an