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Staying Close When the Calendar Gets Crowded
Holiday busyness straining your marriage? Learn how couples can stay emotionally connected, reduce stress, and nurture closeness amid chaos.

Anita Arrunategui
5 days ago3 min read


Grieving Together During the Holidays
Grief doesn’t pause for the holidays. Learn how couples can honor loss, communicate compassionately, and find healing in shared remembrance.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 132 min read


Spending, Saving, and Staying United: Holiday Tips for Couples
Money stress in marriage? Explore how couples can balance generosity and security, communicate openly, and find financial peace during the holidays.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 64 min read


Two Families, One Marriage: Navigating In-Laws Together
Feeling torn between two families this holiday? Discover how couples can set boundaries, build unity, and protect peace with grace and empathy.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 304 min read


When Your Holiday Expectations Collide
Learn why so many couples experience conflict during the holidays — even when they deeply love each other.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 234 min read


Navigating Marital Conflict During the Holidays: a 10-part Series for Couples
The holiday season can bring both joy and strain, especially in marriage. Follow our 10-part blog series to help couples grow closer — not farther apart — during the most demanding time of year.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 221 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #1 Scorekeeping
Keeping score in your marriage? It might be doing more harm than you think.
When we track each other's efforts instead of supporting each other, love starts to feel transactional.
This blog dives into how scorekeeping erodes trust, and how to reconnect as true partners.

J M Arrunategui
Oct 162 min read


How Partnership Awareness Shapes Better Relationship Communication
Great communication starts with partnership.
In marriage, it’s easy to slip into “me vs. you” thinking. But when you approach conversations as partners, conflict becomes easier to navigate.
This blog shares how to build that mindset and reconnect through better communication.

JM& Anita Arrunategui
Oct 92 min read


Relationship Communication: How to Create an Atmosphere of Truth and Love
Communication thrives when truth and love go hand in hand.
Speaking with honesty matters—but so does how that truth is delivered.
In this blog, we share how to balance both, even in tough conversations, and create the kind of emotional safety every marriage needs. 👇

J M Arrunategui
Oct 22 min read


Slow Down to Improve Your Relationship Communication
Are you rushing through conversations with your partner?
When communication becomes just another task, it loses its power to build connection.
Our latest blog explores why slowing down creates space for deeper understanding, empathy, and trust.
Even a few intentional minutes can make a lasting impact. 👇

J M Arrunategui
Sep 252 min read


Use the Right Tone to Improve Communication with Your Partner
Even when you choose the “right” words, your tone might be sending the wrong message.
Whether it's sarcasm, frustration, or just rushing through a sentence, mismatched tone often leads to miscommunication and conflict.
Learn how to shift your tone to one of empathy and clarity, and why it makes all the difference. 👇

Anita Arrunategui
Sep 182 min read


How One-Word Responses Kill Communication
Ever feel shut down by a one-word answer?
Responses like “Fine” or “Whatever” might seem harmless, but they often signal emotional distance or frustration.
In our new blog, we explore why these replies matter and what you can say instead to keep conversations open and honest. Read it now 👇

Anita Arrunategui
Sep 112 min read


How “You Always” and “You Never” Damage Your Relationship
When emotions run high, it’s tempting to say things like “You never listen” or “You always forget.” But those phrases can do real damage.
In our latest blog, we break down how blanket statements fuel conflict, and how to replace them with language that invites understanding.
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling unheard or shut down, this one’s for you. 👇

J M Arrunategui
Sep 42 min read


Relationship Reflections: Are My Words Hurting My Spouse?
Could your words be unintentionally wounding your spouse?
Criticism often feels like helpful feedback to us, but it can come across as judgment or blame to our partner. Over time, that pattern erodes emotional safety and connection.
Our latest blog explores how to replace criticism with care, and why that matters more than you think. Read it now. 👇

JM& Anita Arrunategui
Aug 282 min read


Memory Reconsolidation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Other Memory Disorders
Memory Reconsolidation offers profound implications for addressing traumatic memories and other memory-related disorders.
Learn more 👇

J M Arrunategui
Aug 168 min read


Relationship Reflection: Am I a Poor Listener?
Are you truly listening, or just waiting to respond?
Being present, patient, and empathetic in conversation can transform your marriage. From interrupting to checking your phone mid-talk, common habits may be hurting your connection more than you realize.
Learn the signs of poor listening and how to shift toward better communication.
Read the full post now 👇

Anita Arrunategui
Aug 152 min read


4th Of July Date Night Ideas
Bake a Patriotic Dessert Few activities are as heartwarming and fun as baking together, especially when it's for a meaningful occasion...

Anita Arrunategui
Jul 111 min read



Anita Arrunategui
Jun 160 min read


Does Trauma Affect ADHD
Trauma and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are two complex areas of psychological study, and their relationship is...

Anita Arrunategui
Apr 96 min read


Understanding Trauma
Trauma affects people differently depending on their personal experiences, resilience levels, and the support systems they have in place....

J M Arrunategui
Apr 96 min read
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