Better Relationships in Weeks Not Years
A relationship built around trauma can be difficult to spot because they can feel “right” in so many ways. They fulfill deep needs created by past traumas and we tend to mistake that fulfillment for closeness and connection. The bonds and beliefs created by these wounds can be so powerful that they can blind each […]
Conflict is stressful and it’s easy to get lost in our elevated emotions. Nobody likes feeling attacked or one may be dead set on making their point. Either way, reason can tend to take a back seat and ego take the wheel, unnecessarily fanning the flames and prolonging the conflict. However, conflict is inevitable and […]
So far in our Roadmap episodes, we’ve discussed Desire and Quality Time as two key components for what makes a successful relationship and what happens when either are absent. Today, we’re going to discuss the final piece of the Stupid-Simple Relationship Method: Sustainability. Sustainability dictates our emotional cost in maintaining a relationship. When we say […]
Today, we’re tackling some more of our community-submitted relationship questions. Our community is important to us! We love hearing your feedback and answering your questions. If you’re curious about anything relationship related, you can DM us your questions on Instagram at @12weekrelationships. While we don’t offer direct relationship advice, we may select your question for […]
When relationships grow apart, we often hear people fall back on explanations like “We just got too busy,” or “We don’t live near each other anymore.” But the reality is that the relationship ended because it was nothing more than a casual relationship that was supported by circumstance rather than deliberate choice. Within these situational […]
Like any relationship dynamic, some level of fighting and disagreements is expected in a family. There are healthy ways to settle disagreements but toss in a bit of dysfunction and things can quickly spin out of control. For those constantly finding themselves in the middle of family drama, seemingly to no end, Pye and Dr. […]
Why is it that most of our acquaintances never turn into friendships? Along the same lines, why do most of our friendships tend to fade over time? What we’re getting at here is Desire. Desire is essentially the “want” for the relationship. The emotional benefits that justify your efforts to create a new relationship or […]
We’re back with more community-submitted relationship questions! We love collaborating with our incredible community so if you’re curious about anything relationship related, you can DM us your questions on Instagram at @12weekrelationships! While we don’t offer direct relationship advice, we may select your question for an upcoming Q&A episode. We respect your privacy so we […]
Most of the relationships you create will fail to have long term significance. Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with you! This truth applies to virtually everyone. Of all the people you’ll encounter in your lifetime, a small portion will be a part of your social sphere. An even smaller portion will become close friends, and […]
A healthy relationship is energizing and allows for each partner to be the best version of themselves without judgement. On the other hand, an unhealthy relationship leaves you feeling drained, anxious, and hesitant to be your true self. To help better understand if you’re in an unhealthy relationship, Pye and Dr. Glen walk through some […]