An important part of easing back into face-to-face social interactions is to avoid assumptions about the comfort level of others and aim to ask questions to understand where they may be in the journey of going back to “normal.” What
Tips for Socializing in Person Again: Communicate Your Boundaries
When returning to face-to-face interactions after the year we have all faced, it can be difficult to overcome feelings of discomfort, awkwardness, and anxiousness. Our second tip in easing this discomfort of returning to a somewhat normal routine is
Tips for Socializing in Person Again: Embrace the Awkward or Discomfort
When COVID impacted us all over one year ago, many of us could never imagine getting used to our remote routines, but now, Zoom meetings, Facetime dates, and virtual happy hours have become a staple of everyday life. We’ve adjusted
Relationship Affirmations to Start the Day
An important part of having healthy and happy relationships is to maintain a positive view of your relationships, especially when times are tough or relationships are strained. One way to practice this reframing of your relationships is to practice daily
4 Practical Steps for Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Boundaries often have a negative connotation, but when we use them appropriately, they can help us to strengthen our relationships and experience healthier, happier, and safer relationships overall. Today, we’re sharing 4 practical steps for setting healthy boundaries in relationships
Defining Happy Relationships
In addition to being safe and healthy, happy relationships are joy-filled. Happy relationships offer people a nurturing source of care and support. Use these questions to help you gauge your relationships for happiness. Where can they improve? Where are they
Healthy Relationships Defined
Our own definitions of healthy relationships can vary, but all healthy relationships are based on respect, trust, safety, acceptance, freedom of choice, positive communication and conflict management, and fun. Use the questions above to help you evaluate your relationships and
Safe Relationships: The Foundation
Safe relationships are free from all forms of abuse, neglect, and any threats to one’s safety. We’re sharing some questions today to help you reflect on your relationships. Remember that safety is the foundation of all relationships, and without it,
Healthy, Happy, and Safe Relationships
The Healthy Relationships Initiative promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds. But what does it mean to have healthy, happy, and safe relationships? Does healthy and happy look different in our romantic relationships, then for example, our work
Final challenge of Healthy Relationships Week 2021!
Today, we’re wrapping up our Fifth Annual Healthy Relationships Week with a final challenge! We encourage you to unplug your devices today and intentionally connect with someone you love. Spending time connecting with yourself also counts! While technology can help us stay