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Patience

In healthy relationships, both people practice patience with one another. Patience can be really hard, and it’s normal to lose your patience every once in a while. However, we encourage you to try your best to practice patience in your

Eleanor December 16, 2019December 13, 2019 Uncategorized Read more

Growing Apart From Friends

By Eleanor Beeslaar, Graduate Assistant  Growing apart from friends is a normal part of adulthood. Friendships ebb and flow through different life stages, and there are many reasons why friendships change and people grow apart. During adulthood people often go

Eleanor November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 Friendships Read more

Making Friends as an Adult

By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially with the many responsibilities that often come with adulthood. It can be difficult to find time to reach out to people you’d like to be

Eleanor November 15, 2019November 14, 2019 Friendships Read more

Friendship in Adulthood: Series Intro

By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Friendship is an important part of life! Friends often make up a large portion of our support system, and in some cases, they may even be our chosen family. Maintaining healthy friendships and sharing

Eleanor November 14, 2019November 12, 2019 Friendships Read more

A True Friend

In healthy friendships, both people accept one another for their flaws and imperfections.

Eleanor November 10, 2019November 9, 2019 Friendships Read more

Honesty & Integrity

Honesty and integrity build a strong foundation for happy, healthy, and safe relationships. Strive to be open and honest in your relationships!

Eleanor November 3, 2019October 27, 2019 Couples, Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents Read more

Strive to be Thoughtful

Strive to be thoughtful in your relationships! When you put in extra thought and time to do something special for the people you love, you are showing them that they are valued and important to you. This doesn’t mean you

Eleanor November 2, 2019October 27, 2019 Couples, Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents Read more

The Intention of Understanding

When we approach disagreements or arguments with the intention of understanding, instead of winning, we can come to a place of mutual respect and build healthier relationships!

Eleanor November 1, 2019October 27, 2019 Fundamental Skills Read more

A Friend Is…

In healthy friendships, there is room for growth and change, and both people feel a sense of acceptance and understanding of one another.

Eleanor August 28, 2019August 2, 2019 Relationship Quotes Read more

Validation Communicates Acceptance

When you validate someone’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it communicates support and acceptance, even if you don’t understand or have a different opinion.  

Eleanor July 31, 2019July 10, 2019 Uncategorized Read more
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