Recent Relationships Articles
As children become teenagers, parents are often on the lookout for signs of unhealthy or toxic relationships in their teen's life. In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Wedgwood Christian Services is offering tips for parents and teens on...
We get it! Talking about spicing things up isn't always a natural conversation to have. However, communication (especially in this realm) is absolutely necessary. "Acknowledge the awkward, have the conversation, and enjoy how that evolves," said Nisha McKenzie, PA-C,...
Romantic relationships require more work than looking up your partner's date and time of birth to see if their star chart aligns with yours—though the Universe works in mysterious ways, so who are we to say? Understanding not only your partner's personality but also...
Even in 2021, sex stigmas abound. To move toward throwing these unfounded myths in the bin, let's get past the awkwardness and address them honestly—head on. via GIPHY Speaking of awkwardness ... Nisha McKenzie, PA-C, CSC, NCMP, IF, Women's Health Collective,...
Childhood trauma can manifest itself in a variety of ways and isn't always the easiest experience to know how to properly address. Bethany Hall, a licensed family nurse practitioner in Grand Rapids, is uniquely familiar with understanding and addressing childhood...
At Inforum, we have plenty of opportunities to see many great leaders in action in pursuit of our vision of a culture that embraces women leading and succeeding. And the importance of effective leadership has never been more important. As we talked with female and...
Much like you'd ask someone questions about their political views, favorite music genres, and more when considering if they'd make a good partner, you're now likely to add COVID-19 preferences and safety measures to the list. How is this new—and complicated—element...
The holiday season is upon us, which can be challenging for many, even without a global pandemic. This year, the CDC states that staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Here is their list of lower-risk activities: Having a small dinner with only...
A few months ago, West Michigan Woman held a Facebook Live with Charmeka Newton, Ph.D., a licensed therapist at Pine Rest, who spoke about the heightened tensions related to current events and how many are experiencing disagreements within their interpersonal...
After months of hunkering down in our homes, wearing masks in public and washing our hands like never before, life has changed again. As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has eased restrictions on businesses, there are ways you can mitigate risk and manage anxiety as we move...