Forgiveness

#223: How to Let Go of the Past in a Relationship (Even When It Still Hurts) “The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” – Roy T. Bennett You’re standing in the kitchen, stirring a pot of sauce. Maybe scrolling your phone, pretending. But the real action is unspoken, the air’s…

#222: The Real Reason You Can’t Change Your Relationship Patterns (And How to Fix It) “I know better than this!” Sound familiar? We all have moments when we feel like we should be past certain relationship hurdles, yet we find ourselves right back where we started. If you’ve ever thought, “I should know better,” but…

#221: The 3 Communication Patterns That Are Making Space Worse (And What to Do Instead) “Poor communication is the #1 predictor of divorce.”   That stat stops me in my tracks every time. Because it’s not big blowups that end relationships, it’s the slow, quiet erosion of how we talk to each other… or how…

#220: They Cheated. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving the First Days “Infidelity doesn’t just break your heart. It breaks your reality.” —Staci Bartley The moment you discover your partner has been unfaithful, your world tilts. Everything you thought was solid starts to splinter. The trust you built? Gone in an instant. You look…

#219: Bridging the Divide: How to Reconnect When It Feels Like You’re Worlds Apart (with Topaz Adizes) “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” — Anaïs Nin   The world feels more divided than ever. Conversations that once flowed easily now feel tense, loaded with unspoken frustration. Relationships that…

#217: How Long Should You Wait? The Truth About Waiting for Your Partner to Come Back You’ve probably felt it—the endless wait. You’re at a bus stop, waiting for a bus that doesn’t seem to come. The longer you stay, the more hopeless it feels, but you’re too scared to leave. What if it comes…

#216: The Valentine’s Day Survival Plan for Anyone in Relationship Limbo “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” – Mother Teresa   Valentine’s Day is everywhere, the flowers, the chocolates, the heart-shaped everything. For couples in love, it’s a celebration. For you? It might feel like a…

#215: The #1 Mistake People Make When Their Partner Asks for Space “The way you handle space isn’t just about getting through the next few weeks, it’s shaping what happens next.”   When your partner asks for space, it can feel like the ground beneath you is crumbling. Anxiety spikes. Thoughts spiral. Your mind starts…

#214: Obligation Is Killing Your Relationship—Here’s How to Stop It In a long-term relationship, love should feel like a choice, not a duty. Yet, many couples find themselves stuck in a cycle where affection feels transactional, connection feels forced, and intimacy is weighed down by silent expectations.   The result? Resentment builds. Passion fades. And…

#213: Why Your Partner’s Request for Space Isn’t the End: Listener Q&A In relationships, the quiet moments often speak the loudest. Like when you’re sitting alone, rereading an unsent message or replaying the fragments of a heated argument in your mind. These crossroads are inevitable. They challenge us to pause, reflect, and ask: Where do…