We need to believe in our relationships that we are truly loved for who we are, at the core of who we are. A love that is founded on money, prestige or power is a relationship lacking trust at its foundation. By contrast, a relationship in which we feel that our partner sees all, accepts all and loves all is rooted in trust.

Triangulation occurs whenever a third person intervenes or is drawn into a conflict between two individuals. The third person may become part of the situation unwittingly,  may make a conscious choice to intervene, or may be drawn in skillfully by one of the two people who had the original disagreement.

Many young couples today struggle to determine whether to have children, what the time frame should be, and whether they can even afford the children they desire. They worry about the world their children will be entering. Despite the uncertainties, remaining hopeful and positive can help.

All couples have to work at staying connected. Checking in with each other can help. A morning hug, an embrace heading out the door, or a kiss upon arriving home in the evening can be fairly easily established as daily rituals if both partners are willing to make some effort.