How to Ruin Your Relationship in Just 10 Easy Steps!
Use the words always and never and other discounting language to remind your partner they can never do anything right and don’t ever contribute. Similarly,…
Honey, We Broke the Kids: Guiding Children through Divorce
When couples exchange the words “’til death do us part,” that promise doesn’t always stand the test of time. Divorce can happen for any number…
If Your Relationship Feels Stuck, Could Not Listening the Problem?
If you find that your relationship is lacking in closeness, you may just want to ask yourself if you’re a good listener. Because I can…
The Most Essential To-Do before Saying “I Do”
A lot of details go into wedding planning. As the day draws near, weekends are spent checking off the to-do list of things that will…
Are You Really Listening?
It may be surprising to learn that listening doesn’t come naturally and is a lot tougher than we realize. Hearing the words being spoken—versus actively…
Pursuer-Distancer Dynamics in Relationships
Have you noticed in your relationship that you have pursuer-distancer dynamics, that is, one person typically pursues connection, and the other distances, or move away…
How to Increase Your Fondness for Your Partner
Maybe you’ve noticed how you and your spouse don’t have fun or interact in the same way you did when you were dating or first…
How Sex Therapy Can Help for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in which a man is unable to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Needless to…
Can a Relationship Make It after an Affair?
If you have ever been cheated on, you know all too well the pain it brings. Or perhaps you’ve had an affair and are wondering…
The Power of Vulnerability
Society can do a poor job of showing the benefits of vulnerability. It’s heralded as a weakness, or labeled as “dramatic” or “emotional.” Apparently it’s…
Low Female Sexual Desire: It’s Not Just You
If you are a woman in a relationship in which sexual desire is an issue, it’s easy to get the message from our culture that…
Why You Need Emotion-Focused Couples Counseling
What if you could feel more connected and in love with your partner now than you ever have before? What if the best years of…
