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Attention-Seeking Behavior
We all have an underlying need for attention. In fact, without anyone to pay attention to us, none of our needs could be met. When we...
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Why is Divorce So Hard?
The dreaded 'D' word. Divorce. It is extremely unlikely that couples who marry expect their marriage to end in divorce while they...
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Is Non-Monogamy Right for You?
Ethical non-monogamy is a relationship style that challenges traditional notions of romantic exclusivity. It's a dynamic and evolving...
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Forms of Affection & Why They Are Necessary
As a therapist, I often work with couples who are struggling to communicate effectively and maintain a strong emotional connection...
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Family Dynamics: Family of Origin
Parental relationships are the first relationships that we experience in life. Even before we exit the womb, the relationship with our...
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How to Address Relationship Trouble in a Relationship with Long Term Potential
Are you or your partner in the throes of mental illness? You aren’t alone. Around one in five Americans experiences it in a given year....
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Couples, On Repeat: 4 small shifts to change the fight cycle.
All couples fight, but it’s the one that pops up, again and again, that feels irritatingly solvable but for some reason...
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Easter Sunday & Family Traditions
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many families celebrate this holiday by attending church...
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12 Questions to Ask Yourself (and Your Spouse) Before Marriage Counseling
If you have seen any reality shows like The Bachelor(ette) or Love is Blind, you know that many couples can ignore major issues or red...
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5 Ways to Recognize Toxic Friendships (and What to Do About It)
Good friends add joy and fulfillment to our lives in many ways. They enhance our wellbeing and meet our innate need as human beings to...
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3 Tips to Strengthen, Repair, and Establish Stronger Relationships
One of the contributing factors to our wellbeing is the quality of our relationships with those who are close and interact with us...
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10 Signs You're in a One-Sided Relationship and How to Fix it
Are you putting effort into your relationship without getting anything in return? It's common and perfectly okay for couples to experience..
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You Are Driving Me Crazy!
ave you ever said these words to your spouse or partner? "You're driving me crazy!" Or have you thought to yourself...
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The Single Most Important Determinant in What Makes Couples Counseling Successful
Whether this positive change was in their communication, intimacy, trust, connection, or teamwork, couples who consistently attended...
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Staying Clear of Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are common. They are all around us. You can probably think of a couple of toxic relationships that you have now...
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Healthy and Unhealthy Compromise in Relationships
Do you and your partner repeatedly argue about the same issue without any resolutions? Do you fear having to give in or be the one to...
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Before Getting Married
What are the factors that lead to such significant rates of divorce? Well, many factors could play into this, but one thing I have noticed..
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Coming Back From and Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Fighting in Your Relationship
It is common for couples to come into my office feeling absolutely hopeless, helpless, and defeated because they seemingly cannot put an...
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Cultural Differences Negatively Impacting Your Marriage? 4 Tips on how to Work Together
Marriage in general is an exciting time filled with unforeseen obstacles of combining the lives, beliefs, and opinions of two people....
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Is Premarital Counseling Necessary?
Premarital counseling is the precursor to a healthy marriage and helps to discover areas of potential friction that may occur...
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