Despite the decline in divorce rates, emotional disconnect, lack of emotional safety, and unresolved conflict (including chronic bickering) remain leading contributors to relationship breakdowns. What remains consistent...
Category - Relationships Etc.
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Ask Lisa: Relationship with a busy partner
A woman wonders how to establish emotional safety with a partner whom she loves but who 80 hours a week in a residency program. The Question to Lisa I am a 27 yr old professional in a new relationship (4 months) with a...
Ask Lisa : My boyfriend and his female co-worker text each other constantly
Trust is a pillar of any healthy relationship. When broken, it can lead to insecurity and hurt. Healthy boundaries, open communication and maintaining emotional safety are all also important, particularly avoiding...
Being in a Relationship with an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
Amy Eden, the auther of “The Kind Self Healing Book”, offers her unique insights into navigating the waters of being in love with an adult child of an alcoholic, or “ACoAs.” Key Takeaways: Adult...
Amy Eden
Ask Lisa: Uncomfortable with my boyfriend’s relationship with his female friend
Trust, once broken, can feel really challenging to mend. However, with consistent effort, vulnerability, and a genuine commitment to change, it can be rebuilt. A woman asks Lisa how to regain trust in her relationship...
How to Avoid Politics Blowing Up Relationships Over the Holidays
While many are anticipating the upcoming holidays to be merry and bright, there are others who dread the political elephant in the room at their family gatherings where divergent opinions are a reality. As a practicing...
Middle-Aged Women: Thriving in Emotional & Relationship Transitions
Middle age, often defined as the years between 40 and 65, is a time of significant transition for many women. It’s a period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes, which can ripple through all aspects...
Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022
As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you and your relationships are your best resources for resilience, joy, peace and...
Mental Illness and Unconditional Love
Tom Smith lost his daughter to mental illness in 2003. He touches on the importance of self-esteem in a society that often compares, continuing to shed light on mental health stigma. Unconditional love lies at the...
Goodbye 2020: Top LoveAndLifeToolbox.com Tips for Pandemic Resilience
With the collective challenges of 2020, my annual “Best of Emotional and Relationship Health” featured post to ring in the New Year is a little different. Typically I share my most popular content of the...
