Communication
June 14, 2026
Have you heard the phrase, “no is a complete sentence”? Saying “no” is one way we can set boundaries in our lives. A boundary is an important tool, a line that tells other people how they can and cannot interact…
General
May 10, 2026
Let’s talk breakups. I know, I know, breakups on a healthy relationship blog?Seems counterintuitive. BUT… Breakups are unfortunately a part of life. Even when you feel someone might be the right person for you, even when you love them so…
Communication
April 5, 2026
How to Be Accountable: A simple, two-step guide: 1) Do the things you say you’re going to do (if you say you’re going to take the trash out, do it!) 2) Say sorry when you mess up Seems simple, right?…
Relationship Tips
March 9, 2026
(trying not to start with cliché Aretha franklin quote) How does respect show up for you in your relationship? Is it active listening? Is it affirming and understanding boundaries? Respect boils down to a few things: listening to what your…
Relationship Tips
February 8, 2026
What does intimacy mean to you? Closeness. Touch. Quality time. Eye contact. Emotional vulnerability. While some people may define intimacy in one specific way, these are just a few examples of other ways to think of intimacy! Intimacy can…
General
January 16, 2026
Seven Circles can only be successful if participants love the program. If participants love the program, they’ll hopefully recommend it to friends! (Have you sent the program to a friend yet?) We asked an anonymous participant in Seven Circles for…
Seasonal
December 14, 2025
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years—there’s a lot of obligation to spend this time of year with a lot of people. For some, that can mean more strain on the relationship – more joint decisions need to be made, increased or…
Relationship Tips
November 9, 2025
Netflix’s Nobody Wants This took the world by storm when it came out in 2024. If you were a person that had any connections to a Jewish space (synagogue, Hillel, a service organization, ANYTHING), it was hard to escape the themed content.…
SHALVA
October 17, 2025
October is here, and with it, so is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). You might be thinking, “why on earth are we talking about Domestic Violence Awareness Month on a blog about healthy relationships??” and that’s a great question! As…
Seasonal
September 29, 2025
We’re at the beginning of fall where school and life is back in full swing after what was hopefully a relaxing summer. The fall also signals the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays—and whether you celebrate or not, we at…