Work-related stress is now at an all-time high and can negatively change the chemistry between couples, making a relationship fragile. In Part 1 of this series, I focused on how work-related stress can negatively affect relationships in a variety of ways. In Part 2 of this series, I’ll be sharing a few proven strategies on how to manage the effects of work-related stress without allowing it to sabotage your relationship.

Work-related stress arises when work demands exceed a person’s capacity to cope and can have a toxic effect on personal lives, as well as take a toll on relationships. Research has consistently shown that people who experience professional stress feel less comfortable and less close to their partners, and are also unsure of their relationships. In Part 1 of this series, I’ll be teaching you how to spot the warning signs of work-related stress affecting your relationship early on before being pushed to the breaking point.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and gives us an opportunity to demonstrate how much we love our partners by gifting them something unique and special. But choosing the perfect Valentine’s Day gift that shows how much you really care can be a tough task. In this article, I’ll be sharing Dr. Gary Chapman’s famous, “Five Love Languages” to help you decide on the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your partner.

Boredom in a relationship can arise due to lack of sufficient excitement, discovery, challenges, or interest in your partner. In Part 1 of this series, I shared some common reasons for boredom creeping into relationships to help you understand your relationship boredom better. In most cases, boredom always sets into a relationship because both partners don’t do anything to prevent it. In Part 2 of this series, I will be revealing some tips on how to fix a boring relationship and keep it buzzing.

Couple relationships usually just roll along over the years and with time, both the partners slip into a more steady state and predictable pattern. It’s natural for relationships to ebb and flow over time, but when the steady state changes from comfort to stagnation, boredom can become problematic in a relationship. It’s important for a couple to first understand the reasons behind the boredom to be able to enjoy a happy relationship. In Part 1 of this series, I will be sharing some common reasons responsible for boredom creeping into a relationship to help you understand your relationship boredom better.

In Part 1 of this series, I discussed how technology use may have negative effects on intimate relationships, particularly couples. In Part 2 of this series, I discussed how technology is hurting family relationships and the ways in which the use of cell phones inside the house is affecting family dynamics. Technology offers a powerful way for couples and families to stay connected through cell phones. But it's always-on-in-the-background nature calls for setting of boundaries on its usage and mutually agreed upon rules by couples and family members. In Part 3 of this series, I’ll be sharing some rules that all couples and families need to follow in order to prevent technology from negatively affecting their relationships.