Got a question, comment, or just want to drop some encouragement? Send us a text. The holidays can fill a room with warmth, noise, and nostalgia—and still leave one partner quietly overwhelmed. We dig into the messy middle where alcohol meets family rituals, social anxiety, and the pressure to keep everything magical for kids. Through a candid case study of Heath and Bailey, we unpack why couples get stuck arguing over “how many drinks” while missing the deeper issue: presence and shared resp...
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Got a question, comment, or just want to drop some encouragement? Send us a text. The holidays can fill a room with warmth, noise, and nostalgia—and still leave one partner quietly overwhelmed. We dig into the messy middle where alcohol meets family rituals, social anxiety, and the pressure to keep everything magical for kids. Through a candid case study of Heath and Bailey, we unpack why couples get stuck arguing over “how many drinks” while missing the deeper issue: presence and shared resp...
Four Practical Ways Couples Can Stay Connected During The Holidays
Couples Counseling For Parents
25 minutes
1 month ago
Four Practical Ways Couples Can Stay Connected During The Holidays
Got a question, comment, or just want to drop some encouragement? Send us a text. December can be tender and overwhelming at the same time. Between school events, family expectations, travel, and the pressure to make it “special,” even strong couples can feel out of sync. We unpack four practical tools that help partners communicate clearly, share the load, and protect the moments that actually matter—without slipping into blame or burnout. We start with the walkthrough: a simple, proactive ...
Couples Counseling For Parents
Got a question, comment, or just want to drop some encouragement? Send us a text. The holidays can fill a room with warmth, noise, and nostalgia—and still leave one partner quietly overwhelmed. We dig into the messy middle where alcohol meets family rituals, social anxiety, and the pressure to keep everything magical for kids. Through a candid case study of Heath and Bailey, we unpack why couples get stuck arguing over “how many drinks” while missing the deeper issue: presence and shared resp...
