Grow in Relationship Blog

The Benefits of Cooking Together as a Couple Division of labor around food: meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleanup often becomes a recurring challenge for couples, especially when kids enter the picture. While the benefits of cooking together as a...

If you're reeling from the discovery that your partner had an affair, this is a path for learning how to recover from betrayal with a nervous system approach. Before the betrayal, even if things were hard, your body still lived inside a story about who your partner...

When you find out your partner has betrayed you, it doesn't just hurt: It fractures reality. This guide will help you figure out what to do after an affair. In the aftermath of the discovery, the life you thought you were living disappears, and you're left trying...

If you’ve been cheated on, or if you’ve found yourself on the other side of betrayal, you’ve probably heard some version of this phrase: once a cheater always a cheater. It’s sharp. It’s final. And it’s everywhere. Infidelity is one of the most triggering...

After betrayal, one of the most painful questions that surfaces is: Do I stay? Or do I go? And the truth is, there’s no easy answer. You might feel pulled in both directions. Some days, you want to fight for the relationship. On other days, you want to run as far...

One of the most complex parts of betrayal isn’t just what someone else did: it’s what it leaves you questioning about yourself. You might wonder:How did I not see it?Why didn’t I speak up?Can I ever trust my instincts again? It’s painful enough to lose trust in...

If you’ve been betrayed by someone you trusted, and you’re wondering why you're still not okay, you’re not alone. This is what betrayal trauma can do to the body, the mind, and the emotions. Even if time has passed, the pain may still feel fresh. The confusion...

We all want to feel seen, heard, and understood in our relationships. But what happens when a partner shows up consistently, texts regularly, helps around the house, buys thoughtful gifts, and you still feel alone? That quiet, aching loneliness is often a sign that...

Unspoken expectations in relationships are one of the most common—and least understood—causes of disconnection. When we assume our partner should just know what we need, want, or value, we unintentionally set them up to fail. What begins as hope can quietly spiral...

In close relationships, where both people value growth - there’s a fine line between honesty and emotional overreach.  When someone is overwhelmed or vulnerable, it can be tempting to name what’s happening, offer analysis, or push for resolution.  But...