Healthy + Thriving Relationships

SERIES: Life Myth's There are a lot of things we say that sound really good, so good in fact, that we've come to believe them! But are we actually good? Today we'll talk about where this idea came from, why it's not helpful to us, how we can re-think this idea and embrace the truth of our humanity.   See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

MINI SERIES: Online Dating Online Dating used to be kind of weird, now it’s the norm. But our question is, is it working? We wonder, What are the results? Is the experience for Men and for Women, similar? And most importantly, is there a way to go about online dating that works better or should we burn it to the ground? In this mini-series, we’ll share interesting results that are being studied, our thoughts and options on the topic, and then some helpful tips.   See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

MINI SERIES: Online Dating Online Dating used to be kind of weird, now it’s the norm. But our question is, is it working? We wonder, What are the results? Is the experience for Men and for Women, similar? And most importantly, is there a way to go about online dating that works better or should we burn it to the ground? In this mini-series, we’ll share interesting results that are being studied, our thoughts and options on the topic, and then some helpful tips.   See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating Today Dating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. We struggle with transitioning into the final stage of “seriousness” - marriage. Maybe you're unsure about how to prepare for the transition from “me” to “we," or you don’t know that you can have a great marriage right from the start. Did you know that most people’s first year is really hard? I'm sure you've heard. But did you know that the majority of divorces occur within the first 5 years? We don't want that for you. So let's discuss how to transition well from "me" to "we."   See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. Today's topic, moving in together, has an array of conflicting ideas. Maybe you think waiting until marriage is "old-fashioned -- you have to live together to know if you're compatible, right?" Or maybe you're one of the "traditional" ones and want to hold on to the ideals that you were raised in.So which is it? When should you move in together? Click play to join the conversation!See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. Especially around pre-marital counseling. If there is one thing we are passionate about it's to intentionally prepare for your marriage. So, in today's episode we discuss things like, is pre-marital counseling worth it? What is it? What prevents us from doing it and when should you start.See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. We all have a different idea of what “serious” means. And let's be honest, sometimes we aren’t very intentional to begin with which makes this Q, when do we get serious? even more confusing, right?We understand that we all move at different paces and sometimes a couple will "advance" sooner than another. So in this episode we talk about 4 stages of seriousness, what they mean and when to intentionally move from one to another. See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. Don't we all long to be accepted and loved despite our past choices, mistakes, and histories? Due to this, we might say, “The past doesn’t matter. It’s about who we are now.” Later we start to have problems, fights, and misunderstandings. The irony is this: To give ourselves a future we must step into the past.So, does the past matter? *spoiler alert* YES! But how do we talk about it? How to we share while not oversharing? And when is it too soon or too late?See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. Today's topic is chalk-full of questions! When should I break up with someone?What should I do if someone breaks up with me?How do I heal from a breakup?When should I start dating again?All legit and important to know. So, let's discuss!See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Dating TodayDating today can be tough. Especially when we often have different ideas about dating (how to go about it, who to date, who's serious and who's not, etc.), and not to mention the wide range of bad advice floating around out there. When do you introduce the person you’re dating to your friends and family? When is it too soon? When is too late? The cultural “consensus”  is usually that it’s private. You start alone and eventually (once it gets serious) you introduce first to friends and then if that goes well to family.But what if this path is causing a lot of unnecessary pain and frustration? What if there’s a better way?See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com