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Why Am I Feeling So Much Resentment After Having Kids?

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read couples | intimacy | mental-health | guilt and shame

A woman sat across from me recently and told me she was furious because her husband had left a coffee mug on the counter. Not in a joking way. Not in a... more »

Why Anxiety and Resentment Often Show Up Together

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | intimacy | Parenting

Postpartum anxiety is not always obvious. Learning the subtle signs can not only provide context to all these new feelings but can also minimize resentment.... more »

Why Your Relationship Changes So Much After Having Kids

happy couple in a relationship

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | intimacy

Having children changes dynamics in ways many couples are completely unprepared for. Not because they don’t love each other.  Not because the... more »

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 6 minute read boundaries | emotional support | intimacy | mental-health

When people picture abuse, they usually think of bruises or shouting. Something visible. Something loud. But the truth is, many forms of intimate partner... more »

Relationship Struggles After Kids

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read couples | intimacy | mental-health | Parenting

No one really tells you how much your relationship will change after having kids. You expect exhaustion and busyness, not distance. Not the arguments... more »

How Parenthood Affects Relationships (and How to Reconnect)

parents discussing relationship concerns during parenthood

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read couples | emotional support | intimacy | mental-health | Parenting

Relationship Concerns Through Every Stage of Parenthood Becoming a parent changes everything- your routines, priorities, and even how you see each other. The... more »

Navigating Conflict in Relationships: Therapist's Perspective

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read couples | intimacy | Parenting

By Chloe at Bloom - Discussing Relationships Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. While disagreements can feel uncomfortable, they are also... more »

Rebuilding Connection and Intimacy in Your Relationship

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read couples | intimacy | mental-health | Parenting

By Chloe at Bloom - Discussing Intimacy and Connection In the hustle of daily life, couples often find themselves feeling disconnected. Between work,... more »

Reconnecting with Your Partner After Welcoming Your Baby

Reconnecting with Your Partner After Welcoming Your Baby

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read intimacy

Bringing a new life into the world is an exhilarating and transformative experience, but amidst the joy and wonder of parenthood, the dynamic of your... more »

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