Each year, December 1st invites us to pause and honor World AIDS Day—a day that holds grief, remembrance, resilience, and hope. Since 1988, the HIV epidemic has shaped lives and communities across the globe. Its impact is profound, and the stories that continue to be lived, told, and carried forward matter deeply. At Healing Moments […]
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Mistakes are part of every relationship. We miss an appointment, forget to follow through on a promise, or say something in the rush of stress that lands the wrong way. These moments can sting—especially when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or already feeling vulnerable. But here’s the truth: relationship mistakes are inevitable. What matters most is how
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Have you ever shared a private story about your partner only to see their face fall—or worse, feel their trust in you quietly shift? It often starts innocently. You’re laughing with friends, trying to connect, and you mention something your partner did or said. It doesn’t feel like a big deal in the moment, but
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Navigating the emotional landscape of marriage is no small feat—but when in-laws enter the mix, things can quickly become more complicated. In our latest episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, we dive deep into the delicate process of in law conflict resolution and how couples can protect their bond without cutting off family
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Have you ever shared a private story about your partner only to see their face fall—or worse, feel their trust in you quietly shift? It often starts innocently. You’re laughing with friends, trying to connect, and you mention something your partner did or said. It doesn’t feel like a big deal in the moment, but
When Sharing Goes Too Far: Protecting Your Relationship from Emotional Ruptures Read More »
Navigating the emotional landscape of marriage is no small feat—but when in-laws enter the mix, things can quickly become more complicated. In our latest episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, we dive deep into the delicate process of in law conflict resolution and how couples can protect their bond without cutting off family
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When most people think about relationship health, they picture romance, connection, and maybe a little bit of conflict resolution. But one of the quietest—and most powerful—forces shaping your partnership is something far less discussed: shared decision making. In the latest episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kim and Kyle take on this rarely
In this powerful episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Dr. Kimberly Castelo and Kyle Benson explore one of the most delicate, yet essential, topics for couples: sexual intimacy. While many couples may believe they are aligned on this subject, the truth is that unspoken expectations and assumptions about sexual intimacy can quietly erode
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When a relationship ends and both partners agree it’s time, there’s still heartbreak—but it’s at least a shared one. But what happens when the breakup isn’t mutual? When one person says, “I’m done,” and the other feels blindsided, desperate to hold on? This is the brutal experience of surviving unwanted separation, and it’s one of
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When we say “I do,” we rarely imagine that “I’m done” might one day follow. Yet for many couples, divorce becomes the reality after years of trying, therapy, sacrifice, and hope. In a recent episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, therapists Dr. Kimberly Castelo and Kyle Benson dive deep into one of the
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