I hear it all the time, “We were good most of the week, something was said, and we blew up on each other,” or “We ended up not talking for 2-3 days.” And afterward, you're left thinking, " How did we get here again? " The arguing, the silence, the feeling of panic, and the increased heart rate are all signs of emotional flooding. This is what happens when relationship triggers cause you to react in ways that don't match who you want to be. The Amygdala: Always On Guard The am

Trust is the backbone of a healthy, loving relationship. It’s the steady foundation couples stand on when life brings challenges, conflict, or uncertainty. When trust is strong, partners feel safe enough to be honest, work through conflict without causing emotional harm, and lean on each other with confidence. Well-timed repairs, genuine apologies, mutual respect, and considering your partner’s feelings all reduce emotional stress in the relationship. Together, they lower the

At times, passion in a marriage is categorized under the “honeymoon phase” of a relationship. The thought is that the longer you’re married, the more it becomes about duty and responsibility. It’s less about “feelings” and more about “commitment.” But passion and connection are often what keep a marriage feeling alive . As life happens, the spark can fade a little. That's normal. Life takes a toll on relationships.  Passion in your relationship won’t be as effortless as when

Emotional withdrawal can make even a strong relationship feel lonely. You reach for your partner, only to feel them pull away. Not with words, but with silence. The result? Confusion and a growing sense of emotional distance. Whether emotional withdrawal happens occasionally or has become a pattern, it's worth paying attention to. Let's look at why it happens, its impact on both partners, and, most importantly, what you can do to respond with empathy and confidence. Even if i