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May 08, 2022
Should Couples Stay in an Adversarial Marriage for the Sake of Their Children?
By far, this is one of the most commonly asked questions my clients ask me....
May 01, 2022
Don’t Take Things Too Personally in Marriage
While it is natural to feel hurt when a loved one has done something wrong...
April 2022
April 24, 2022
5 Ways to Let Go of Resentment Toward Your Partner
Sitting in my office, Felicia, 35, described the bitterness and resentment she has toward Erik,...
April 16, 2022
4 Reasons Why Being Vulnerable Leads to Intimacy
Sitting on the couch in my office, Jessica, 32, shares her struggle with opening up...
April 10, 2022
4 Ways to Heal From Your Breakup or Divorce
While it’s normal to go through a period of self-reflection when your relationship ends, it’s...
April 02, 2022
How to Avoid the Demand-Withdraw Pattern in Marriage
When Kelly, 42, sits on the couch in my office for a couples counseling session,...
March 2022
March 26, 2022
Is A Rebound Relationship Ever Good for You?
Most experts advise against rebound relationships because newly divorced people need time to recover from...
March 20, 2022
5 Ways to Improve Communication, Love, and Intimacy in Your Marriage
Teresa and Carl, both in their late-forties, met at work a year after Teresa's divorce....
March 13, 2022
Why You Settle for Less in Relationships and 5 Ways to Stop
If you find yourself attracted to a partner who is emotionally unavailable or distant, or...
March 05, 2022
5 Ways to Have a Healthy, Long-lasting Relationship
I have often heard it said that the best partner will compliment you and bring...
February 2022
February 26, 2022
How a Family Meeting Can Help Everyone Communicate
As a therapist, many parents complain to me that there is too much conflict and...
February 20, 2022
Intentional Listening Will Lead to Intimacy in Marriage
Hi Terry, I hope you can save my marriage. I’ve been married to Kevin for...
February 12, 2022
5 Ways to Show Love to Your Partner on Valentine’s Day
Victoria, 36, and Thomas, 37, had been attending counseling sessions for over six months and...
February 06, 2022
5 Ways to Get Ready for Commitment and Marriage
In recent years, there has been a shift in the landscape of family life in...
January 2022
January 30, 2022
Should You Stay Married for the Sake of Your Kids if You’re Distressed?
Whether parents should stay together for the sake of their children depends to a large...
January 22, 2022
Do You Want to Improve Your Marriage? Try Active Listening and Validation
During a couples counseling session, Becca, 36, and David, 38, discuss their ongoing problem with...
January 16, 2022
How Dealing with Conflict Can Help Couples Thrive
Dear Terry, After fourteen-years of marriage, I’m at the end of my rope. My husband,...
January 08, 2022
What are the Secrets to a Happy Second Marriage?
While many couples see remarriage as an opportunity to start fresh start and a new...
January 02, 2022
4 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions That are Foolproof
It’s no surprise that most people abandon New Year’s resolutions fairly soon after making them....
December 2021
December 26, 2021
5 Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship
Kyla, 35, sat on the couch of my office telling me about her unhealthy relationship...
December 19, 2021
5 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder
According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders affect about 30% of adults in the...
December 12, 2021
Why Can’t I Be Friends with My Ex After My Divorce?
There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...
December 05, 2021
Tuning Into Your Partner: 3 Steps To Foster Improved Communication and Understanding
During a recent couples counseling session, Tim, 38, spoke about how overwhelmed he feels when...
November 2021
November 25, 2021
How to Overcome Mistrust and Fear of Abandonment
During our counseling session, Kayla, 35, reflected on her trust issues with her boyfriend, Tim,...
November 20, 2021
How Couples Can Effectively Communicate Their Emotions
Think about it: when you’re in a good mood, you might give your partner the...
November 13, 2021
How to Build Trust and Intimacy in a Second Marriage
During our couples counseling session, Alyssa, 53, spoke about the betrayal of her first husband...
November 07, 2021
6 Smart Ways To Deal With Jealous Feelings
One of my clients, Carolyn, a 35 year old accountant, has difficulty trusting Bob, 38,...
October 2021
October 31, 2021
Don’t Let Money Problems Ruin Your Marriage
During a recent counseling session, Karen and Joshua, in their late thirties, spoke about their...
October 20, 2021
How to Avoid a Power Struggle with Your Partner
During a counseling session with Teresa, 46, and Jeff, 49, they described a negative pattern...
October 10, 2021
The Keys to Being an Emotionally Available Partner
During a recent couples counseling session, Kylie, 36, spoke about her frustration with her husband,...
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