Grounded in Good

Relationships

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on July 12, 2023

Sometimes we have to disconnect before we can really reconnect with our partners. Learn why time-outs are actually one of the best-kept secrets of happy couples.

Relationships

Can a Lack of Conflict Signal Trouble?

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on June 27, 2023

Avoiding conflict isn't a sign of relationship mastery. Learning to harness the power of conflict for good is.

Education

How to Talk About Money With Your Partner

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on April 1, 2023

Spender, saver, or money avoider? If your views of money clash with your partner's, it's time to end the financial standoff.

Relationships

Is Your Partner Quirky?

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on March 6, 2023

Does your partner drive you crazy? Learn how to cope without compromising on the big stuff.

Relationships

Getting the Love You Want

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on February 7, 2023

Get more of what you want and need from your partner by making these 3 small shifts.

Relationships

When Tensions Run High, Look Below the Surface

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on January 31, 2023

When tempers flare, do you know how to calm a relational storm? Our instincts rarely serve us well here.

Relationships

The Big Impact of Thinking Small

Kara Shade Ph.D., CFLE on January 27, 2023

Grand gestures aren't the ticket to lasting love. Lots of little things are.