Relationships - Page 2
The holidays look magical… but behind the scenes, a lot of us are secretly juggling a heavy holiday mental load: planning gifts, organizing gatherings, tracking budgets, remembering every kid’s program, making travel decisions, and trying to create “perfect” memories for everyone. That mental load usually lands on one partner more than the other. Not because […]
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says, “Well, you made me feel embarrassed,” or “You made me feel worthless” It lands heavy. It shuts down the conversation. And often, it leaves you holding emotional baggage that isn’t actually yours. Here’s the truth: “You made me feel…” is usually emotional outsourcing. It takes […]
Have you heard about TikTok’s Bird Theory? You’re supposed to test your partner with it to determine the strength of your relationship. Here’s the gist: If your partner sees something small and random — like a bird outside the window — and says, “Babe, look, a bird!”… what do you do? If you respond with […]
Halloween always sneaks up on us — one minute it’s pumpkin spice season, the next you’re frantically digging through your closet for something that says “creative,” not “I gave up.” The good news? You and your boo don’t need to spend weeks planning to pull off a great couples costume. Related: 20 Country Music Halloween […]
When a Mental Health Diagnosis is Used as an Excuse I recently came across a post on Reddit from a guy looking for relationship advice. His girlfriend had recently been diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since then, he said, she’s started using her diagnosis as an excuse for everything—being late, forgetting things, even bigger issues […]
I came across this list: These 4 types of people are more likely to cheat. So, it might be a good opportunity to take inventory and see if any of these behaviors are present in your relationship: So, take inventory of yourself – start with the man/woman in the mirror. Are you complaining all the […]
This Trick Can Stop Arguing in its Tracks A viral trick that some say will stop arguing and bickering in its tracks. See if you think it could work in your life. It’s called the “1 to 10 Rule”—and here’s how it works: When you and your partner are about to lock horns over something, […]
What to do When it Feels Like Life is Just Happening to You If you ever feel like your life is just the result of everything that’s happened to you, then this is for you. It’s true—you didn’t choose where you were born, and you didn’t choose most of what you’ve been through. But you […]
How often are you getting into your partner’s world? One of the simplest but most powerful ways to strengthen your relationship is to show genuine interest in your partner’s world. This doesn’t mean you need to become an expert in every detail of their passions, but it does mean making an effort to learn, listen, […]
How curious are you? We don’t usually think of curiosity as a relationship skill. It’s what kids use when they ask a hundred questions about dinosaurs, or what we use when we Google “Why do dogs tilt their heads?” at 2 a.m. But curiosity is actually one of the most powerful tools we have for […]
I had a Sean Show family member request this on the text line: Sean, could you do a tune-up about dealing with a narcissistic sibling? First off, I want to say that the term narcissistic is thrown around a little too loosely these days. It’s an actual personality disorder with 9 diagnostic criteria. So, I […]
We’re Not Meant to Be This Wired and Tired Ever notice how easy it is to get sucked into chaos? One minute you’re checking the weather, next thing you know you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of doomscrolling, hot takes, and celebrity drama you didn’t even care about 10 minutes ago. It’s not just you. […]