by Allison Kalivas | May 28, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Boundaries: The Foundation of Secure Attachments in Relationships When you hear the word boundaries, you might think of walls or restrictions. But in relationships, boundaries are more like the frame of a house. They provide structure, safety, and clarity, allowing...
by Allison Kalivas | May 12, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
From “I Do” to Diapers: How to Build a Strong Relationship Foundation for Life’s Big Milestones Preparing your relationship for marriage and parenthood can help you navigate life’s biggest transitions with strength, connection, and confidence....
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 9, 2024 | Allison Kalivas, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, love, and connection—but for many couples, it can also bring tension, stress, and difficult conversations. From navigating interactions with in-laws to managing differing family traditions or the pressure of holiday...
by Allison Kalivas | May 23, 2024 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Raising your emotional intelligence (EI) is like upgrading your relationship’s operating system to the latest version—it can significantly enhance its smooth running. Now, let’s explore how heightened emotional intelligence can make Cupid’s job much...
by Dorothy Moon | Jun 22, 2023 | All Posts, Dorothy Moon, Healthy Relationships
Sometimes we can get down on ourselves for the choices, behaviors, and negative patterns we get into in our relationships. We wonder what’s wrong with us that we keep repeating these patterns and maybe even give up hope that things will ever change. Couples therapy...