Your partner is threatening to leave you unless you go to couples therapy. Does the idea of therapy bring you heavy anxiety? Whether they're saying you’re a narcissist (actually quite…
Couples therapy offers a path to recovery. It helps you express your feelings, understand what happened and, quite often, to create a relationship/marriage 2.0. Let’s talk about the stages of…
How do you go from a disagreement - such as a difference of opinion or preference - to an agreement? Namely, a mutually agreed upon course of action while fostering…
The developmental model is a therapeutic approach for solving relationship issues. It doesn't pathologize people, but instead frames their problems as developmental hurdles. It provides a clear map for growth…
Anxious-avoidant relationships (B+C) have one partner with an anxious attachment style (B) and the other with an avoidant style (C). This is the most commonly seen relationship in a couples…
Sex is a form of adult play! So how do you create a safe playground for it? Emotional safety is the key. People come to me because they want me…
Changing your behaviors and communicating effectively - In my previous post, I discussed the foundations of emotional safety. The next part of the process is to change how we communicate.…
No matter the constellation, these are challenging times for relationships. People who don't live together find physical distancing hard, they feel lonely - and uncertainty about the future of the…
Are you in a situation where your partner wants you to give them all the stability and also all the freedom? However, you’re now wondering if you can be the…
You might think an agreement to get needs met elsewhere can be the glue that can keep an otherwise great relationship going. You've heard stories from couples who've done this…
Responsive desire is one of the healthy ways that people experience sexual desire. Women and their partners in long term relationship should know this. There are three ways that lead…
If you’ve ever used dating apps, you’ve seen many different labels people use to describe themselves. They don’t necessarily describe fixed identities but help people to locate each other online.…
Questions to help escape the jealousy maze. I compiled this list for anyone who struggles with jealousy and wants to better manage their feelings.