by Taylor Bennett | Apr 27, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
Let’s get right into the nitty gritty: this is a tough question to answer. And because I don’t know the ins and outs of your relationship, I can’t definitively tell you whether or not breaking up is the right thing to do. But I can walk you through the process of...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 20, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
I remember my first real breakup like it was yesterday. In reality, it was about 8 years ago. I was a freshman in high school and my boyfriend of two years (yep, we started dating in 7th grade) was avoiding me. Every day before soccer practice, he would stop by my...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 20, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
The one good thing about long-distance relationships: the breakup. Kidding. Well, kind of kidding, kind of not. Here’s the deal—long-distance relationships are hard work and completely emotionally exhausting. But, if you really love someone, then of course they’re...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 19, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
Relationship experts recommend being honest, kind, and direct in the delivery of a breakup. They say to use “I” statements, be considerate of the other individual’s feelings, and most importantly, make your reasoning crystal clear. But that’s not usually how a breakup...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 18, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
Lena and Martin’s relationship has been on the rocks. And after 12 years of marriage, they’ve decided to call it quits. As with any other big split, a few questions and concerns arise… the most important being: Who gets the house? And what about the kids? Now, instead...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 18, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Mental Health
Long-distance relationships can work… but sometimes, couples realize that they just can’t conquer the unique challenges that come with this` distance. “As there are many factors that individuals consider when choosing to stay connected across the miles, there are also...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 17, 2018 | Breakups, Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Mental Health
Breakups suck. I don’t care if you’re the dumper or the dumpee—regardless, you’re in a sucky position. However, there is one key difference between the two: as the dumper, you decide how this breakup unfolds. Or at least how this breakup begins to unfold. While there...
