Our bodies are designed to react immediately when faced with a threat of any kind. Whether that stressor is an angry dog running toward us or an escalating fight with our partners, our body cannot tell the difference and jumps […]
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Stress is a very common emotional health issue that South Asians face and it has very serious long term emotional and physical consequences. Stress can be caused by both negative events (e.g. death of a loved one, loss of a
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A unique issue for first-generation American-born South Asians is that many prefer the Western method to finding your life partner: dating. Since many of their parents are immigrants and probably had arranged marriages, they aren’t able to turn to their
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Self-reflection is key to understanding the deeper issues that exist within a relationship. For example, why does it bother you every time she leaves her house slippers in the middle of the hallway? Or how come when you feel sad,
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Holding on to resentment and anger in any relationship acts as a ticking time bomb. It is not only hurtful to the relationship’s health, but also to the physical and emotional health of the individuals involved. Recent research in the
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After a difficult argument, especially if it began because one person felt hurt, the apology is a crucial step in repairing the damage done and restoring health and happiness into a relationship. Here are six important steps to ensure a
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