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August 2020

August 16, 2020
Experts advise us that adolescence is a time of transition from being a child to...
August 08, 2020
In the seemingly never-ending age of COVID-19, many couples are experiencing an all-new and ever-changing...
August 02, 2020
While it’s tempting to launch into expressing anger and to get into the attack mode...

July 2020

July 26, 2020
Mistrust can come in many forms, from suspecting partners of infidelity, to fearing that they...
July 18, 2020
In their book, What Makes a Marriage Last, Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue tackle the...
July 11, 2020
Intimacy is an important source of comfort and provides predictability in an uncertain world. It’s...
July 05, 2020
How can you break the pattern of bitter disputes that can lead to the breakup...

June 2020

June 28, 2020
We’ve long understood the pain and perils of relationships characterized by physical and emotional abuse....
June 21, 2020
In my opinion, Father’s Day is a great time to reflect on the support that...
June 14, 2020
While not an original concept, a family meeting can take on new meaning during COVID-19...
June 06, 2020
When I was a young parent, I was very concerned about getting enough rest and...

May 2020

May 31, 2020
In The Normal Bar study, the authors collected groundbreaking data from 70,000 participants internationally and found that...
May 24, 2020
Studies show that apologizing to your partner for hurting their feelings and granting forgiveness are...
May 16, 2020
Many couples come to my office for counseling looking for advice about how to express...
May 09, 2020
Being a mom has always felt like an honor, a gift – something to feel...
May 03, 2020
A healthy, intimate relationship is built on trust and vulnerability which involves sharing your innermost...

April 2020

April 24, 2020
In a recent essay for the website Open Democracy, Willem Kuyken analyzes the effects of...
April 18, 2020
Dear Terry, I've been reading your column for awhile and need advice about how to...
April 12, 2020
Many people who are in toxic relationships ask themselves “Why do I fall for partners...
April 05, 2020
These are challenging times for families coping with at staying at home, financial stress, home-schooling,...

March 2020

March 28, 2020
If you’re feeling scared, or even terrified about the future, remember that we’re all in...
March 22, 2020
Without a doubt, letting your partner know that you understand them and validating their perspective...
March 12, 2020
In an article for The Good Men Project, Sanaa Hyder, M.S.Ed., advocates that kindness is...
March 04, 2020
Dear Terry, I’ve been married for three years and the issues and stress we have...

February 2020

February 29, 2020
Many couples who come to my office for counseling complain that they have drifted apart...
February 18, 2020
During a couples counseling session, Rebecca, 40, sat on the couch across from Brian, 41,...
February 11, 2020
The breakup of a marriage can set the stage for feelings of mistrust – even...
February 04, 2020
The role of a stepparent can be tricky and there's no such thing as instant...

January 2020

January 29, 2020
I’ve often stated that one of the most important elements of a successful marriage is...
January 22, 2020
Let's face it, most couples in second or third marriages face obstacles that those in...
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