You know those ‘perfect couples’ you see on social media? They’re lying. Underneath the perfect online appearance are many arguments and passive-aggressive comments to get on the same page (at least long enough to appear perfect, haha!). Problem-solving is one of the toughest challenges for most couples. But there’s no way to avoid this important...
You’ve made it to your golden years and just retired from work! You’ve worked your butt off for decades, contributed your talents to your community, raised kids, planned and saved. You’ve tended to your marriage and made it through years, even decades of joys and struggles. Now, you’re ready to relax, travel, visit the kids...
Ever get that feeling that a normal conversation just became an argument in the blink of an eye? It’s like, one moment you’re driving down the road fully in control of your car and the next you’ve found yourself in a deep ditch with no idea how you landed there! To be clear, EVERY relationship...
Yes, it’s possible to use date night as a chance to learn more about yourselves and actually improve the health of your relationship! As nerdy as it might sound, it’s a great way to be proactive and build up relationship capital that can pay off for years to come. Here are 5 fun and simple...
Couples therapy is one of the most valuable investments you’ll make for your relationship. Don’t let your investment or time go to waste! Here are 5 ways to squeeze the most value out of your couples therapy. These tips are based on my observations over many years as a licensed couples therapist of the couples...
Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for strengthening relationships and resolving conflicts. However, it’s not a magic bullet! Many couples experience what are known as “false starts.” These are periods of initial enthusiasm followed by a decline in session attendance or engagement. Think of it as the annual “January gym effect” but for couples...
I love helping people. So much so that my entire career has been built upon being a helping professional. However, those of us in the helping professions (at least in America) aren’t able to help others well making a stable living due to severe systemic failures in our healthcare system and outright exploitation by health...
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Lots of criticism and defensiveness are especially bad and will threaten how long your relationship lasts.
Grief is complicated. Love, when it's healthy, shouldn't be.
