In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy for couples to find themselves caught up in the chaos, inadvertently neglecting the very foundation of their relationship. The demands of work, family, and daily responsibilities can create stress and tension that, if left unaddressed, may erode the emotional connection between partners. However, there's a powerful tool that can help couples navigate these challenges and cultivate a deeper, more meaningful connection: mindfulness.
Read MoreI am the 1 in 8 - I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am also the 1 in 11 - I was under 45 years old at the time of my diagnosis. And, most importantly, I am the 1 in 1 - my experience with cancer was uniquely my own.
Read MoreWe’re delivering this blog to you from our friends and colleagues over at Marble Wellness. Their team has some tips and tricks to share with our audience and we love to spread helpful tips as much as possible.
As a licensed therapist, I've seen how setting goals in relationships can have a profoundly positive impact. Just as we set personal resolutions at the dawn of a new year, it's equally important to set intentions for our relationships.
Read MoreIn a world filled with constant change and evolving dynamics, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenging endeavor. Couples often find themselves grappling with communication issues, unresolved conflicts, and the stresses of everyday life. This is where couples therapy emerges as a powerful tool, offering a safe space for partners to explore, understand, and enhance their connection.
Read MoreAs the festive season unfolds, the air is filled with the promise of joy, togetherness, and the creation of lasting memories. The holidays offer a unique opportunity to connect with loved ones and forge bonds that withstand the test of time. However, amid the glittering lights and heartwarming festivities, challenges may also arise. Navigating difficult situations during the holidays requires a delicate touch and a commitment to creating positive and enduring memories.
Read MoreIn the realm of relationships, we often focus on how we can be good partners to our loved ones. However, an important but often overlooked aspect of being a good partner is cultivating self-compassion. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, especially in times of struggle or failure.
Read MoreAs a parent, watching your children leave for college can be both exciting and emotional. It’s a time of transition that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. While you’re proud of your children and excited for their new journey, you may also feel anxious about your own transition into an empty nest. Preparing for this change can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Read MoreFinding out that your partner has experienced sexual violence is a difficult reality to face. A myriad of emotions may flood you from shock, rage, despair, and helplessness. It can be hard to handle all of those feelings, especially when you feel the pressure of being your partner’s “rock.” After all, they are the ones who experienced this violence directly. However, it is important to understand: this affects you too. It’s okay to have your own needs and emotions about it. In fact, there is a term for loved ones who are supporting a survivor of sexual assault: secondary survivors.
Read MoreIn relationships, committed love and erotic desire are two very different things. If you ask your partner what committed love is, they could give you an answer. But, if asked what erotic desire is, what would they say? As therapists, we often see couples who have neglected the eroticism in their relationships, redirecting it or shutting it down altogether. We are given many models of committed love in our lives, but when looking for that “spark” to heat things up we often miss the mark.
Read MoreSometimes, you will only find out that your partner is a narcissist after you get married. It’s not that there won’t be any red flags as you are dating, but usually many of the traits become clearer once you say I do. Being married to a narcissist is difficult.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling a little stressed this Valentine’s Day, spare a thought for the sacrificed animals and whipped women that History.com informs us took part in the original fertility festival. Your day cannot possibly be so dramatic, so make sure you keep things in perspective.
Read MoreThe revelatory Science of Adult Attachment explores early development dynamics, which suggest that your marital relationship is the first child of your partnership and, when suspicions of infidelity arise, it can be a sign that your shared ward has given rise to an unspoken, inarticulate cry of abandonment. The Sound Relationship House Theory, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, provides deep insights into the nine common factors that can either lead to an affair or point to one in progress.
Read MoreYou’ve experienced the exhilarating highs of a relationship and the unimaginable lows of its end, but did you know you can thrive in the aftermath? It’s true! You can. With time and focused effort, you can not only survive, you can also thrive in 2021 when you start dating again after a break up or divorce.
Read MoreWhen you first meet someone and feel a physical attraction to them, it can be easy to start reading more into what you feel than is really there. The initial phase of attraction is where you can find no fault in the other person. You focus on how they look, how the brush of their hand makes you feel, or when you think of them it is to fantasize about a physical relationship but not anything deeper.
Read MoreCheating, infidelity, emotional affairs – big betrayals are extremely hurtful and traumatic for any relationship. And while a break-up or divorce is inevitable for some couples, there may be hope for other couples willing to put the past behind them and move forward. Here is a look at six steps both couples can take to successfully reach a place of forgiveness after a betrayal.
Read MoreAll relationships experience conflict moments, times when the need to get something off your chest overrides, not wanting to get into a potentially painful fight. Having conflicts and arguments is perfectly normal in any relationship, and when done in a healthy, caring way, they can rid the air of concerns or stressors that have been weighing you down.
Read MoreCouples separate for many reasons and often, it’s the best decision they can make to save their relationship. When your living environment becomes toxic with high-stress, resentments, arguments, and pressure, it becomes…
Read MorePeople choose to engage in couples therapy for a variety of reasons. You may feel that you and your partner have lost the intimate connection that you used to share, or you may have reoccurring issues that you just can’t seem to deal with or move on from. Whatever your reasons, it is likely that…
Read MoreDealing with disagreements and issues within a romantic relationship is never easy, especially since most people are scared or unwilling to admit that they may need help.
Read MoreWhen you live and do life with another person in close proximity, whether it is in marriage or partnership, it can be a perplexing blend of wonderful and hard. Especially in marriage, when you’ve formed strong emotional bonds through the euphoria of dating, …
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