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Why Your Partner Pulls Away When You Get Closer (And What to Do About It)

Why Your Partner Pulls Away When You Get Closer (And What to Do About It)

by Finding Solutions Together | Jul 25, 2025 | Love & Relationships

“Why Do They Shut Down When I Get Closer?” It’s one of the most heartbreaking and confusing dynamics in a relationship: You reach for your partner—emotionally, physically, or even just in conversation—and instead of drawing near, they pull away. Maybe they go quiet....
Helping a Colleague in Crisis: What to Say and What Not to Say in Emergency Services

Helping a Colleague in Crisis: What to Say and What Not to Say in Emergency Services

by Finding Solutions Together | Jul 22, 2025 | Mental Health, Trauma - PTSD

“I Don’t Know What to Say”: Supporting a Colleague in Crisis In emergency services—whether you’re a firefighter, paramedic, police officer, or dispatcher—you’re trained to respond quickly and effectively to other people’s crises. But when it’s your own colleague who’s...
Why Today’s Teens Feel So Much Pressure (And What They Need Instead)

Why Today’s Teens Feel So Much Pressure (And What They Need Instead)

by Finding Solutions Together | Jul 11, 2025 | Parenting, Teens

Why Are Teens So Stressed These Days? If you’re a parent, teacher, or teen yourself, you’ve likely asked this question. From school demands to social media to fear about the future, teens are growing up in a world that feels intense, fast-paced, and unforgiving. Many...
Attachment Styles vs. Personality Traits: Understanding What Shapes Your Relationships

Attachment Styles vs. Personality Traits: Understanding What Shapes Your Relationships

by Finding Solutions Together | Jun 26, 2025 | Love & Relationships

“Is It Just My Personality, or Something Deeper?”  If you’ve ever wondered why you respond the way you do in relationships—or questioned whether your patterns are just “how you are”—you’re not alone. Maybe you pull away when someone gets close, or you worry people...
Making Tough Decisions? Let Your Values Lead the Way

Making Tough Decisions? Let Your Values Lead the Way

by Finding Solutions Together | Jun 20, 2025 | Change

When Every Decision Feels Overwhelming We all face moments when a decision weighs heavily on us—whether it’s leaving a job, setting a boundary, or choosing what direction to take in life. Maybe you’ve asked yourself: What if I make the wrong choice? What if I...
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