As a therapist, I often have a front row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles really. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting it to work and then putting in the effort. Having said that, I have seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in […]
3 Ways to Build Intimacy with Your Partner
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is famous for having said, “Into each life some rain must fall,” meaning life is always going to throw us some heartache. This same sentiment can be said about relationships. Into each one some irritability, frustration and overall blah-ness tends to fall. But while it’s common for all couples to go through […]
Criticism vs. Complaints
Dr. John Gottman has done years of research on interpersonal communication in couples. In his findings, he has discovered that there is a clear distinction between criticizing your partner vs. expressing a complaint. In an article written by Jon Beaty in March of 2017, at the Gottman Institute, he shares the following insight from his […]
Mismatched Libidos
Are you and your partner in a sexual rut? One of the most common complaints for couples is about their sexual relationship. Over time, our sexual relationships change. What was once a passionate and exciting sexual relationship can often be diminished due to lack of activity and decreased desire. When one partner wants it and […]
Post Traumatic Growth
As human beings, we have the incredible ability to be resilient to life’s challenges. Traumatic experiences in our lives can help us learn and grow, allowing each of us to find strength and increase our level of functioning, despite experiences of adversity. I wanted to take the opportunity to teach a principle related to “Post Traumatic Growth” […]
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