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✨ Founders, Christine & Bret Eartheart
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Founded by Bret and Christine Eartheart, the Center for Thriving Relationships helps couples in every stage to transform conflict, communicate better, heal from the past, and renew and deepen your love. Join us for our online courses, retreats, and couples counseling to feel more deeply connected, understood, and joyously fulfilled. Or become a Certified Relationship Coach through our transformative 6-month training, and embark on a fulfilling and abundant career doing meaningful work you love! Amazing free resources and lots more information at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/

11/21/2025

This past weekend, my heart was overwhelmed with joy feeling into these 12 incredible men who joined Bret for the Center for Thriving Relationship’s first ever men’s Soul-O Retreat in the woods. 🌲✨💗

Looking out the window and getting glimpses of the sacred space they created for one another to deeply commune, far beyond the noise, the busyness, and the illusions of separateness that can so easily keep us disconnected from ourselves, each other, our spiritual source, the wisdom and nourishment of the Earth, and Life itself.

Seeing them embrace one another with such love, togetherness, humility, safety, vulnerability, and an honoring of each man’s unique gifts, wisdom, and strengths was deeply moving. 🙏🥹

This is what I passionately believe the world needs so much more of, and it’s an indescribable delight to witness Bret step back into doing nature-based therapeutic work for men, part of his journey I fell deeply in love with when we first met 23 years ago. It is undoubtedly where his soul thrives and shines. ☀️🌳

And bless these men for being the kind of warriors I admire most, those of the human heart and spirit. I bow to you all and your courageous hearts. 💕

Also, Bret has set the dates for the next Men’s Soul-O Retreat, when temperatures will be deliciously warm again, and the Earth will be dancing in all of its green glory: March 28-29, 2026. 🌱

This one quickly filled with a waitlist soon after he announced it, so if you or a special man in your life could benefit from something like this, registration for March is now open, and you can read below what some of the dear men from this past weekend shared about their experiences in case that helps…

🙏 “This was an OUTSTANDING experience! The openness, vulnerability, and kindness of all of the men there made it miraculous. Being with the land in such a deep way and to unplug so fully gave me an opportunity to hear my inner voice like few other experiences ever have. Your retreat has helped me make connections I have been unable to in my busy life. I was able to hear my heart’s song here. It has been awhile. I am most grateful!”
- Matt Andry

🙏 “Amazing doesn’t even cover! I can’t believe it was only 24 hours and so many things came forth. Returning to Mother Earth and Father Sky made me remember how loved I am. I was finally able to weep for my dad in a way I’ve not been able to my entire life. An armor was unlocked. That is a freedom I didn’t even know was there. I forgave and let go and gave my heart fully to my life. Everything was better than I could have imagined. I’ve never experienced 24 hours like this truly in my entire life. I felt as if I traveled back in time and reconnected with the wisdom of ancestors and sages. I was able to let go, trust, and find forgiveness in my heart for some deep wounds. I feel free in a way I can’t describe other than to say thank you with all my heart. Bret, you continue to deepen my heart and soul in ways that I could never find without you. Love you man!”
- Tim Ballard

🙏 “AMAZING, AWESOME, and, without sounding too corny, I expect to be life-changing. Things need to change, and this was the key to opening the door. If you are a man, this is your opportunity to tap into the wisdom offered by your tribe, brothers and your inner wisdom. Bret is the ultimate guide on this amazing journey.”
- Michael Kessler

🙏 “This was such an insightful and beautiful experience. Our world is so busy with noise and distraction. This Soul-O allowed for unadulterated community and connection with other men. In addition, the alone time in the woods was magical and allowed for tremendous self insight gained in the silence. Thank you for this gift.”
- Karim Abdelkader

🙏 “Amazing. Absolutely wonderful group of men to share a journey with. Truly a life-changing, eye-opening experience to show that, through solitude, we can learn how truly connected we all are.”
- Jason Barnett

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09/16/2025

Whether it’s where to live, whether or not to have a(nother) kid, what color to paint the living room, or whether or not to get a pet, it can be a painful, gridlocked, and discouraging experience when your spouse shoots down your idea, says “no” to what you really want, advocates for their own conflicting preference without fully hearing yours, or simply doesn’t share in your excitement.

Perhaps it turns into an exhausting power struggle where you invalidate each other’s feelings and get entrenched in your own positions – until one of you finally (and resentfully) gives in.

Or you get stuck in an impasse and throw up your hands in despair.

It can also feel confusing and bring up questions about your relationship:
Does this mean we aren’t compatible? Will I ever get what I want? Am I sacrificing too much? Would I be happier with somebody else or on my own? Am I losing myself?

Rest assured, you aren’t alone whatsoever.

You are always warmly welcome to sign up for a compassionate and completely confidential FREE 20-minute consultation to explore what’s possible in your relationship. Simply comment or DM us the word “SUPPORT,” and we’ll DM you the scheduling link. 💜

09/11/2025

I remember when one of our own relationship mentors, Gay Hendricks, talked about how drama is like "relationship crack," as we get a big shot of highly addictive adrenaline when we create it.

However, as alluring as drama (which may look like blame, criticism, wanting to be "right," manipulation, being passive aggressive, being stubborn, defensiveness, playing the victim, making our partner "wrong," shaming, etc.) may be in the moment...
..of course...
..it only backfires and leads to feeling worse...
..which can then lead to us creating EVEN MORE drama to momentarily feel better...
..leading to a very painful cycle.

Instead, the invitation we all have is to create a new baseline for peace, ease, and calm in our connection.

Big cheers to that! 💕🥰

09/04/2025

Wanting mutuality is beautiful and important.

However, score keeping gets tricky really quickly.

Why?

We tend to miss so many of the things our partner actually IS doing...
..because we compare the specific things we are doing to what they are not doing.

However, in the process, there are likely ways they are contributing to the relationship that you we not.

And perhaps they are qualitative contributions (rather than quantitative) things that simply can't be measured, like...

acceptance

love

trust

support

encouragement

patience

understanding
..and on and on.

This is simply some loving encouragement to remember:

In romantic relationships, looking to "win" usually ends in both people, ultimately, losing. 💕

Sending much love and support as you reconnect to the TEAM you are capable of being.
If you fall into the trap of keeping score and holding back until your partner does more,

08/28/2025

Just a loving little reminder...
..you two may have different processing speeds...
..and different ways of externally or internally processing things.

Learning more about each other's communication styles can make such a difference 💕

And if you ever need ANY kind of support with your communication, we got you - 100000%.

You are always warmly welcome to sign up for a FREE 20-minute consultation at the link in our bio or at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/consultation/

Sending all our love and support ~

08/22/2025

Know a friend with an anniversary coming up? Tag them below 💕✨

It's wedding season right now in many parts of the world, which means it's also anniversary season!

Therefore, we thought now was the perfect moment to chime in with a little inspiration to do something on or around your special day to mark it with intention.

Because of how all of our human minds are naturally wired...
..we can easily miss the beautiful aspects of life...
..unless we pause to actually recognize and celebrate them.

Or we can end up in an unfulfilling relationship...
..unless we take the time to get clear about the kind of life we want to intentionally co-create together.

That's why these 💗6 Ideas to Make Your Anniversary Special 💗 include opportunities to do both of those things:

reflect and celebrate

and get excited for what's to come. 🎉

We hope they get you thinking about how you can turn up the volume of love, connection, and intention on your special day -- whenever that may be.

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Anniversaries can also be a powerful time to commit and recommit to one another and to the kind of relationship you want to have. Ready to take it to thriving? We've soooo got you!

➡️ You are always warmly welcome to sign up for a FREE 20-minute confidential consultation to learn more about private sessions. See link in bio

08/21/2025

There are exceptions to this, of course. 💕

And being open to our beloved's feedback is also sooo very important.

However, receiving constant unsolicited feedback from our partner is often a passion killer and a resentment builder.

Oftentimes, there are multiple pathways to reaching the same goal...
..and, by allowing each other to stay true to our unique ways...
..we get to ensure we don't lose ourselves in the relationship...
..or create distance and disconnection just to try and preserve our autonomy.

And, instead, we get to maintain true, genuine closeness...
..where we can be ourselves AND be together. 🥰

This is just a little loving reminder: save your feedback for the things that matter the very, very most...
..they will then be able to hear those best of all.

Sending much love and support -- always!

08/14/2025

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08/07/2025

The key is to always be dating and courting one another, always be on the lookout for what lights each other up, always be actively appreciating one another, and continually focus on each other's best. 💕

If you could benefit from a renewal of your love and feeling deeply connected and excited about life together again, we are here for you with all our hearts.

You are always warmly welcome to sign up for a FREE 20-minute consultation at the link in our bio or at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/consultation/

It's truly amazing what becomes possible and available -- with a little loving attention, intention, guidance, and support. 🥰

07/30/2025

We all get triggered in relationships from time to time.

And it can be so painful, stressful, etc. when we are stuck in the trigger, the ruminations, the mind loops...
..without knowing how to productively shift it.

Firstly, it's so important to recognize:

In order to feel emotionally triggered by someone else, there must be something inside of *us* that is getting triggered.⁣
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Most often, the solutions to not being triggered:⁣
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- aren’t in the other person simply changing⁣
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- and are, instead, within ourselves.⁣
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And this is great news!

And it's why triggers can be such a powerful and helpful signal to compassionately and curiously turn *inward* and see what’s going on in our own hearts, minds, and bodies.⁣
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Unfortunately, when triggered, it’s easy to get in our heads…⁣
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…resisting⁣

⁣…judging⁣

…fighting⁣

…getting defensive⁣
..taking it personally⁣

…making up assumptions and interpretations about what someone’s actions mean.⁣
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>> All of these things lead to focusing on the other person in a way that *perpetuates* our own stress and upset.⁣
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That's why we hope these 9 little tips help you take a deep breath ~ and turn within ~ to see what inside of you needs love, healing, acceptance, or a shift in perspective and focus. 🙏

Which of these resonated with you? We'd love to hear!

Sending an abundance of love and continually flowing peace and positive energy your way.

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PS: Relationships can either be a source of pain and confusion -- or of great ease, awakening, fulfillment, ever-deepening connection, and joy.

If you would love to go on a truly life-changing journey of learning our entire research-backed methodology for helping couples create thriving relationships...

(while transforming your own relationships in the process!)
..we warmly welcome you to...

✨ Learn More About Becoming a Certified Relationship Coach @ the link in our bio >>

The next round of classes start soon so now is the perfect time to APPLY. 💗🎉

07/29/2025

❤️ 5 Most Common Fears of Closeness and Intimacy ❤️

✨ (1) Fear of Exposure or Being Seen

If you avoid saying what you are thinking, if you have a hard time admitting when you made a mistake, if you are dishonest with your beloved, if you struggle to be vulnerable with your feelings, or if you fear your partner would reject you if they knew everything about you, it’s likely you have a fear of exposure or being seen.

✨ (2) Fear of Merger

If you are afraid of losing yourself or your independence in the relationship, if you want to go running when you think your beloved is trying to control you, if you resist or rebel against your partner telling you what to do, if you are concerned with feeling trapped or limited, or if you are worried your sweetheart may hold you back in life, this fear is probably active for you.

✨ (3) Fear of Attack or Getting Hurt

If you expect your partner to deliberately hurt you, are on guard against put downs, carefully select what you share so that it can’t later be used against you, regularly anticipate their criticism, and look for “ulterior motives” when they are kind, you probably keep some distance due to a fear of being attacked.

✨ (4) Fear of One’s Own Destructive Impulses

If you avoid having arguments, fear losing control, don’t trust your temper, are concerned you will do something destructive when emotions are high, or worry about hurting your beloved (emotionally or physically), this fear is probably active.

✨ (5) Fear of Abandonment

If you tend to get clingy, if you worry your partner may leave you, if you get jealous, if you doubt your beloved’s commitment to you, or if you reject others before they can reject you, a fear of abandonment may be lurking beneath the surface.

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Emotional intimacy is vital to thriving love, and, within every fear, you will also find incredible opportunities for relationship growth, healing, and deepening!

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