There are seasons when a couple’s future shifts because the emotional landscape around them is changing in unexpected ways. A parent falls ill, responsibilities multiply, or a family experiences a loss that quietly reshapes priorities. What once felt straightforward...
Why are you so afraid to just say no? How much explaining do you do so you won’t feel uncomfortable? A lot of people don’t actually say no. They negotiate. They soften. They redirect. They make it about someone else’s comfort so they don’t have to sit in their...
Time’s ticking! Enter your ugly holiday sweater by Dec. 31 for your shot at $250 of glow-up glory! To enter the Love Bites Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest on 95.9 South Shore Morning News DM me or send me an email at info@talkwithfrancesca.com A huge thank you to Nic...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “the seven-year itch.” It’s often tossed around casually, but it points to something very real. The seven-year itch refers to a period often somewhere between 5 and 10 years into a long-term relationship or marriage when many couples...
There’s a particular kind of imbalance that doesn’t announce itself loudly. No explosive fights. No obvious neglect. Just one person quietly doing more and more until the relationship begins to feel heavy. This is the overfunctioner/underfunctioner dynamic. One person...
[/audio]Just yesterday I received a question from a listener that tore my own heart apart. His wife of 27 years has been cheating on him for a year with his boss. And….he’s having nightmares. Tragic. Let me start by acknowledging the devastation of betrayal right...
Everyone says, “Just go. It’s family.” But what if going feels like stepping into a minefield? What if the thought of small talk, judgment, and old grudges sends your anxiety skyrocketing? Let’s unpack why that “should go” feeling exists and how to navigate it without...
When your boyfriend suddenly “needs space” right before the holidays, that’s not random. That’s not casual. And it’s definitely not something to brush off with, “Oh…okay, let me know when you’re done.” No. We’re not doing that here. Some women panic. Some get quiet....
Ah, the holidays. Time for twinkling lights, awkward hugs, and… introducing your brand-new boo to your family. Nothing says “holiday cheer” like throwing someone into the middle of your family circus and praying they survive. Here’s the cold, honest truth: there is...
As the holidays approach, “family first” messages are everywhere, matching pajamas, cozy dinners and smiling posts of togetherness. But for many, this season brings a quieter pain. If you’re estranged from your family by choice, by necessity, or by survival, the...
