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09/17/2025

The trick to stop a fight isn’t about who’s right or wrong—it’s about feeling understood.
That’s where The Validation Rule of Three comes in:
✔️ Repeat back what your partner said.
✔️ Acknowledge the emotion behind their words.
✔️ Affirm that their perspective makes sense.

When we feel seen and validated, defenses lower and connection grows. 💜
Try it next time conflict starts to rise—and notice how quickly things shift.

09/16/2025

🌿 Life may not always look the way we imagined. There can be limits, struggles, and unexpected turns. But the worth of your life? That is limitless.

Marsha Linehan’s words remind us that even when the path feels hard, meaning and purpose are always possible. 💫

Hold onto hope. You are worthy. Your life matters. 💚

09/11/2025

Intimacy doesn’t just happen—it grows through small, intentional actions. 🌱

To increase s*x & intimacy in your relationship, try:
💞 Strengthening emotional connection daily
📅 Prioritizing time together (date nights, cuddles, or even 10 minutes of presence)
🗣️ Talking openly about needs & desires
✨ Keeping things playful and fun

Remember: intimacy is built, not stumbled upon.

👉 Which of these feels most doable for you right now?

09/10/2025

🚩 The Four Horsemen of Relationships 🚩

According to Dr. John Gottman’s research, there are four toxic communication patterns that can predict relationship breakdown if left unchecked:
1️⃣ Criticism – attacking character instead of behavior
2️⃣ Contempt – sarcasm, eye-rolling, superiority
3️⃣ Defensiveness – making excuses, playing the victim
4️⃣ Stonewalling – shutting down or withdrawing

💡 The good news? Each has an antidote. With awareness and practice, you can replace these harmful patterns with healthier ways of connecting.

✨ Growth starts with noticing. Which of these do you see show up most often in your relationship?

👉 Save this post as a reminder and share it with someone who might find it helpful.

09/10/2025

Stronger relationships aren’t built in grand gestures—they’re created in the small daily moments. 🌱

✨ Try one of these practices this week:
• End the day with a quick “How was your day?” check-in
• Say thank you for something small
• Share a laugh together

Your connection grows when you nurture it, one choice at a time. 💕

👉 Which of these do you want to try first? Comment below!

06/25/2025

10/30/2024

If you have a wonderful partner, who helps balance your whole world…. Who isn’t perfect, but is perfect for you. Who works hard & would do anything for you…Who makes you laugh & drives you crazy, who is your best friend, and sometimes your only friend, who you want to grow old with, who you are thankful for everyday. Take good care of them because it’s a blessing.♥️

01/29/2024

CAREERX APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW UNTIL 2/16/24! ❤️

Did you know that more than half of foster youth report $0 in wages in the first four years after leaving the system?

Employment can be a large barrier for foster youth because most jobs are acquired via connections, which many youth lack due to the instability of the foster care experience. That’s why we created CareerX:

A program designed to ensure foster youth have equal footing when entering the professional world by matching them with a career coach and providing them with career readiness, financial literacy, and life skills necessary to help them become self-sufficient.

If you’re Interested In joining the program or volunteering as a career coach, applications are open now until 2/16! Learn more at fosternation.org or on Instagram and Facebook.

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