Relationships

Do you feel trapped in an unhealthy relationship? You may have formed a trauma bond with your partner. Learn how to break the bond and heal.

Typically, if you're sober, you're told not to date in early recovery. But having a tactful approach can help you form healthy relationships.

Every relationship is unique and requires different tools to grow and be happy. Here are common signs of a healthy relationship to help you assess the quality of your relationship.

If someone is questioning your memory or downplaying your feelings, you might be a victim of gaslighting. See common examples of gaslighting and learn about solutions.

An addiction recovery coach can help you smoothly transition back into the real world after treatment. Learn if this support service is right for you.

For long-term relationships, that initial "spark" can die down over time. Find out how to rekindle your relationship with these tips.

Learn what places LGBTQ+ individuals at a higher risk of addiction and how queer people can best seek treatment.

Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.

Here's why "looking on the bright side" can become damaging to your emotional well-being and harm relationships.

Discover why addiction is a family disease and how it affects everyone, not just the individual struggling with substance abuse.

Having trouble forgiving a loved one struggling with addiction? Clinician Gabrielle Wynschenk analyzes how and why forgiveness is such a powerful force.

Valentine's Day can be overwhelming, especially when you're sober, but it doesn't have to be. In this interview, Jesse Wright, a recovery coach at Mountainside who is in recovery himself, shares his tips for enjoying the day (and dating in general) without alcohol.