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The Gen X Friendship Audit
Gen X’s relationship with friendship is unique. Raised to be independent and skeptical of institutions, we put immense value on our chosen families. This creates an intense loyalty, which is a strength until it becomes a trap. Let us teach you how to engage in a no- BS friendship audit so you can become the architect of your future relationships.
Kimberly Mahr
2 days ago


Gen Z: Ghosting, Situationships & Finding Your People
Gen Z: This is your no-BS guide to cutting through the noise, ditching the superficial connections, and building a real, ride-or-die friend group that can actually support the weight of your life.
Kimberly Mahr
5 days ago


The "Just Friends" Lie: Sabotaging Your New Relationship by Keeping Your Ex on Tap
Keeping your ex in your life isn’t an act of maturity; it’s an act of refusing to let the past die, and that refusal will slowly poison your future.
Kimberly Mahr
Oct 5


The Comparison Trap
We are drowning in a sea of other people’s perceived successes, quietly eroding our happiness and sense of self-worth.
Breaking free from the Comparison Trap is not about disengaging from the world. It’s about a radical shift in focus. It's about learning to run your own race, on your own terms, with your own definition of the finish line. It’s about reclaiming your own damn life.
Kimberly Mahr
Oct 3


How Relationship Counseling Can Transform Your Partnership
Whether you’re navigating the early days of a new romance or have been together long enough to finish each other’s sentences (and annoy each other to no end), relationship therapy can be a game-changer. Ready to find out how? Let’s dive in.
Kimberly Mahr
Oct 1


Why Setting Healthy Boundaries is Key to Better Relationships
Creating boundaries helps safeguard emotional and mental well-being, allowing connections to flourish without compromising personal integrity. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of healthy boundaries, how to define them, and their transformative impact on our relationships.
Kimberly Mahr
Sep 30


What She Really Wants
A Man's Guide: At some point in your relationship, you have looked at your partner and thought, “What do you want from me?”It’s one of the most frustrating and common experiences for men in long-term relationships. You feel like you’re doing everything you’re “supposed” to do. You work hard. You’re a good dad. You fix things around the house. You’re loyal. From your perspective, you’re holding up your end of the bargain. Yet, there’s still a disconnect...
Kimberly Mahr
Sep 28


I Don't Need Therapy; I Have Friends!
Relying on your friends for support is healthy. Using them as your primary, unpaid, and completely untrained mental health provider is not the best idea...
Kimberly Mahr
Sep 25


A Gen X Guide to Surviving the Sandwich Generation Squeeze
Welcome to the "Sandwich generation squeeze." It’s time to stop seeing your own well-being as a luxury you’ll get to after everyone else is taken care of. This is your tactical guide to surviving the squeeze, setting the boundaries that will save you, and reclaiming your own damn life from the jaws of loving obligation.
Kimberly Mahr
Sep 22


The Gen X Marriage Reboot
Gen X knows that a long-term partnership doesn't survive by accident. It survives and thrives on conscious, deliberate, and sometimes uncomfortable effort. Here's a step-by-step guide to rebooting your marriage after the kids leave.
Kimberly Mahr
Sep 11


Kill the Gen Z Comparison Game
Stuck in social media comparison? This isn’t another useless article telling you to “just love yourself” or “delete social media.” That’s lazy advice. This is a strategic guide. This is about understanding the enemy, dismantling its power over you, and turning your phone from a weapon of self-destruction into a tool for your own growth. It’s time to stop spectating other people’s lives and start winning your own.
Kimberly Mahr
Aug 28


Dating After Divorce for Men
For many men, the prospect of re-entering the dating world feels less like an exciting new chapter and more like being pushed out of a plane without a parachute. This is your guide to not just surviving dating after divorce, but to showing up as a stronger, more confident, and wiser version of yourself.
Kimberly Mahr
Aug 25


How Relationship Counseling Can Transform Your Connections
Discover how relationship counseling can help couples and individuals improve communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
Kimberly Mahr
Aug 11


More Than Just a "Honey-Do" List
The "honey-do list:" Why is this considered normal? Why is the default setting in so many households that one person (usually the woman) is the Project Manager of the entire home, and the other (usually the man) is a part-time, often reluctant, employee who needs a written work order to get anything done?
Kimberly Mahr
Jul 19


Recognizing and Overcoming Self-Sabotage Behaviors
Self-sabotage refers to actions or behaviors that consciously or unconsciously prevent a person from reaching their goals. This may include procrastination, negative self-talk, or even engaging in unhealthy habits. This article will help you identify the signs and learn strategies to overcome this pattern.
Kimberly Mahr
Jul 11


The Power of "Us": Cultivating Interdependence in Your Romantic Life
Codependence is a fusion that suffocates. Hyper-independence is an isolation that starves. There is a third way; a stronger, more resilient, and infinitely more rewarding model: Interdependence.
Kimberly Mahr
Jul 8


The Importance of Setting Personal Boundaries
Setting personal boundaries is crucial for maintaining your well-being and building healthy relationships. It allows individuals to create a sense of safety, respect, and autonomy in both personal and professional areas of their lives. When you understand what boundaries are and how to apply them, you pave the way for a more fulfilling life.
Kimberly Mahr
Jun 20


Summer Together: Tips for a Smooth Transition When Your College Student Returns Home
With a little proactive planning and a focus on positive interaction, you and your returning college student can navigate this summer together with more harmony than a chorus of cicadas on a warm Arizona evening.
Kimberly Mahr
May 24


People-Pleasing: When Saying "Yes" Means Saying "No" to Yourself
People-pleasing a pattern of behavior where we prioritize others' needs & desires above our own, often at the expense of our own well-being.
Kimberly Mahr
May 17


The Lingering Wound: Understanding and Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal, a violation of trust so profound it shatters our sense of safety and connection, can leave deep emotional scars.
Kimberly Mahr
May 9
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