Loving Roots Project

Loving Roots Project Inspiration toward personal growth, mental wellness, & relationship happiness.

Virtual individual & relationship services & online self-improvement classes are available.

Some friendships offer deep emotional support, while others provide fun, history or shared interests. Problems arise whe...
01/10/2026

Some friendships offer deep emotional support, while others provide fun, history or shared interests. Problems arise when we expect one person to meet every emotional need.

Healthy friendships allow room for difference without disappointment. Recognizing what each connection offers can reduce frustration and preserve closeness.

✨ Understanding emotional expectations can help friendships feel lighter and more balanced.

💬 Curious how this shows up in your relationships?
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01/08/2026

Growth doesn’t always look like dramatic change — especially when you’re doing it alone. Setting clearer boundaries, responding instead of reacting, communicating with more clarity, trusting yourself, and regulating your emotions are all powerful signs of personal evolution. Even if your partner hasn’t caught up yet, your work still matters. Emotional regulation and boundary setting don’t just improve relationships — they strengthen you. Keep going. The version of you you’re becoming is changing the dynamic, whether it’s visible right now or not.

As adults, family relationships often need to shift. What worked in the past can start to feel heavy or exhausting over ...
01/07/2026

As adults, family relationships often need to shift. What worked in the past can start to feel heavy or exhausting over time.

💚 Quick Tip: Closeness doesn’t require overfunctioning. Healthy family connection includes autonomy, respect and shared responsibility.

If family dynamics feel draining or confusing, support can help you create healthier roles without losing connection.

💬 Reach out for support.
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Many relationship conflicts aren’t caused by bad intentions, they’re caused by unspoken expectations. When needs and ass...
01/04/2026

Many relationship conflicts aren’t caused by bad intentions, they’re caused by unspoken expectations. When needs and assumptions stay internal, partners end up guessing and missing each other.

Healthy relationships grow when expectations are shared openly and revisited over time. Clarity reduces resentment and allows both partners to show up more intentionally.

✨ Exploring expectations together can shift patterns that feel stuck or repetitive.

💬 Message me to explore this together.
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One of the strongest predictors of relationship satisfaction isn’t romance or communication skills, it’s emotional respo...
01/01/2026

One of the strongest predictors of relationship satisfaction isn’t romance or communication skills, it’s emotional responsiveness. This means feeling that your partner notices, cares and responds to your emotional needs.

When emotional bids are met with warmth instead of dismissal, partners feel secure and connected. Over time, this builds trust and reduces emotional distance.

If you often feel unseen or misunderstood in your relationship, it may not be about effort, it may be about emotional attunement.

✨ Support can help you learn how to respond to each other in ways that strengthen connection.

💬 Reach out to explore relationship support. www.lovingrootsproject.com

12/31/2025

Your relationship has traditions, even if you have never named them. 💙
Pizza night at the same spot. The way you always debrief in the car. That one phrase you say before walking out the door. Those little rituals are not just habits. They are Rituals of Connection, and they quietly shape who you are as a team.
In the Sound Relationship House, this is the top floor, Create Shared Meaning. It is where you build the stories, values, and traditions that make your relationship feel like “us,” not just “you and me,” from how you start your mornings to how you celebrate big milestones.
When you protect those traditions on purpose, you are not just being sentimental. You are choosing the story you want to live in together.
👉 Want ideas for meaningful rituals you can start tonight? Click the link to sign up for Marriage Minute: http://bit.ly/2qB8FAc

Real love asks us to grow, to face discomfort, communicate honestly and show up even when it’s hard. 🌿Disagreements, vul...
12/29/2025

Real love asks us to grow, to face discomfort, communicate honestly and show up even when it’s hard. 🌿

Disagreements, vulnerability and repair are all part of healthy love. Growth may feel uncomfortable but it’s what deepens connection and builds resilience together.

✨ Don’t fear the discomfort, it’s often the sign that healing and progress are happening.



12/29/2025

The power of "I love it when you..."

Some people express love by doing, and doing, and doing. But constant overgiving often leads to emotional exhaustion and...
12/26/2025

Some people express love by doing, and doing, and doing. But constant overgiving often leads to emotional exhaustion and resentment. 💚

Healthy love is reciprocal. You deserve care, too. Let people show up for you the way you show up for them.

Remember: Rest isn’t selfish, it’s what keeps you capable of loving well. 🌿



12/25/2025

There’s something about quiet winter moments that invites reflection.

The slowing down. The togetherness. The reminder that warmth is something we create and nurture within ourselves and with the people we love.

This season isn’t about perfection or picture-perfect relationships. It’s about presence. Repair. Gratitude. Intention. And choosing each other again and again, even in small ways.

May your holidays include deep breaths, meaningful connection, and space to grow, both individually and together. 🌲✨

Emotional check-ins aren’t just for couples, they help families and friends stay connected too. 🌿Asking these small but ...
12/23/2025

Emotional check-ins aren’t just for couples, they help families and friends stay connected too. 🌿

Asking these small but meaningful questions can prevent misunderstanding and create deeper connection. It’s one of the simplest ways to show someone you care.

Connection grows when we make space for honest conversations.


Holding onto resentment keeps you tied to the hurt. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, it means you’re cho...
12/21/2025

Holding onto resentment keeps you tied to the hurt. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, it means you’re choosing peace over pain.

In relationships, forgiveness creates space for healing and new beginnings. 🌱 It’s a process of letting go so growth can begin again.

💬 Struggling with letting go? Therapy can help you explore forgiveness in a safe, supportive way. Get in touch today.

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Loving Roots Project

The Loving Roots Project is an online coaching practice developed by psychologist and relationship coach, Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt. The mission of the project is to share positive messages about personal growth and development in order to empower and encourage others on a path toward change and happiness. We share inspirational content through weekly blogs and videos about a variety of mental wellness topics and provide relationship tips, such as conflict resolution, communication strategies and intimacy boosters.

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