Happy Healthy Relationships

Therapy

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on April 25, 2024

If you have experienced betrayal in your relationship, you know how hard it can be to recover. New research discusses what the process looks like.

Emotional Labor

Do You Take on Too Much Emotional Labor in Relationships?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on March 6, 2024

Research reveals the effects of unbalanced divisions of emotional labor in relationships and how you partners can fix it.

Sexual Abuse

The Mental Health Risks That Face Sexual Assault Victims

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on February 7, 2024

A recent documentary looks at how sexual assault victims get wrongly charged with false reporting.

Relationships

The Ritual of Setting Goals Together

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on January 5, 2024

Set aside time for improving your relationship as well as creating rituals of connection.

Diet

Can GLP-1s Treat Obesity, Diabetes, and Mental Health?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on December 20, 2023

Recent research has examined the potential benefits of taking GLP-1 medications for several mental health conditions.

Parenting

A Couple's Tricky Transition to Parenthood

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on November 30, 2023

Will having kids affect your relationship? Yes. Here's what the research suggests that couples need to keep in mind.

Sex

How a Massage Can Improve Your Sex Life

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on October 6, 2023

This massage technique can improve sex and intimacy for almost everyone. Learn how to master it and regain your connection.

Pornography

How Pornography Can Affect Relationships

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on August 30, 2023

A closer look at the prevalence of pornography use and how it may challenge relationships.

Sex

Is It Sexual Dysfunction or Incompatibility?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on August 22, 2023

There are important differences between sexual dysfunction and incompatibility. Explore some of the causes and how to seek help.

Sexual Orientation

How Homophobia Harms Relationships

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on July 27, 2023

Homophobia often adds an extra layer of stress and conflict to the dynamic of same-sex relationships.

Codependency

Does Your Relationship Feature This Unhealthy Dynamic?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on June 28, 2023

What to do if you find yourself in an interdependent relationship.

Relationships

How Relationship Conflict Affects Mental Health

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on May 19, 2023

A couple's conflicts can have a profound effect on their children's mental health.

Therapy

Do You Need Couples Therapy?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on April 12, 2023

Take this quiz to see if you may benefit from seeking couples therapy for your relationship.

Career

How to Know When It’s Time to Break Up

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on March 29, 2023

If you find yourself thinking about ending your relationship, these may be the reasons why it's the right time.

Relationships

10 Things to Look for in a Partner

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on February 27, 2023

Consider this list of key traits to seek out in a partner, and what to strive for as a partner yourself.

Friends

Having Fun Together Is a Key to Relationship Satisfaction

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on January 26, 2023

Want to boost relationship satisfaction? Have more fun together.

Relationships

The Key to Greater Intimacy

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on December 23, 2022

How to improve intimacy in your relationship.

Stress

Holiday Traditions for Couples

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on December 7, 2022

Want to find more ways to connect in your relationship? Consider holiday traditions as a way to increase shared meaning.

Fear

How to Stop the Yelling in Your Relationship

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on October 31, 2022

Is yelling an issue in your relationship? Learn how to turn the volume down.

Friends

Is Your Relationship In Negative Sentiment Override?

Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on September 16, 2022

Is your relationship facing trouble? Find out with this quiz, then follow the tips to start turning things around.