This Week from the Haven Hi Reader! It is football season! Have you ever heard the phrase that "defense wins championships?" We'd like to take that and tell you that "defense loses relationships!" What do we mean? We’ve all been there—those moments when a conversation with your spouse turns defensive, and instead of getting closer, you just get pushed further away. But here's the good news: communication doesn’t have to feel this way! This week, we’re diving into how to break the cycle of...

From the Haven As we eagerly await the change of seasons, it feels like fall is taking its sweet time to arrive! 🍂 The warm days are lingering, and the cool breeze we’re craving seems far away. But isn't that how it often feels when you're waiting for something to improve—especially in your relationships? If you're feeling the same about your communication with your partner, we get it. Waiting for things to change can be frustrating. That's why we have a free resource designed to help! We...

The Latest from the Haven On July 23, 1857, an article published by F.R. Horner in Liverpool, England included this phrase: "sticks and stone may break men's bones, but bad names will not hurt me." While the intent of the message is for the speaker to position themselves above bullying, the absolute reality is that, words are powerful and they not only can hurt, they can destroy. On the opposite end, words can also transform and lift up. Have you ever spoken to a young child, maybe your own,...