Do family gatherings and holiday stress make your boundaries feel non-existent? You’re not alone. This guide explores why holiday dynamics make it tough to hold boundaries and offers practical, compassionate tips for setting limits that protect your peace and well-being. From identifying non-negotiables to handling pushback, learn how to navigate family expectations without sacrificing your mental health.

Many people struggle with the misconception that they must choose between being completely self-sufficient to maintain their sense of independence or risk falling into the trap of total dependence on their partner. But there IS a position between these two poles, and it actually has a name! In fact, relationship health often thrives in this HOLY GRAIL of relationshipping: Interdependence.

Apologies. Ugh. Most of us have a complicated relationship to making them, either because we overly-apologize too much or because we refuse to make them at all. Both ends of this extreme spectrum can wreak havoc on your friendships. But there is a sweet spot between the two not if, but WHEN, you f*ck up in a friendship and an apology is warranted.

One of the most challenging decisions to make post-breakup is whether or not to stay friends with your ex. In fact, the very term "Ex" bakes in the implication that we are supposed to excommunicate or cut someone out of our lives. But this does not always have to be the case!