Spring is here and love is in the air! With the Spring season officially here, it’s time to Spring Clean your relationship. You know how it goes, Winter has a tendency to bring us down; maybe there’s old, unresolved conflicts between you and your partner; or maybe, your relationship is starting to feel boring and… Continue Reading
So, you found yourself in an unhappy relationship. As a matter of fact, you have considered leaving and you know want something different. But, for some reason you choose to stay and cannot decide what to do. Want to know why you’re staying? Want to know why you can’t bring yourself to leave? Well, I… Continue Reading
When anger shows-up in a romantic relationship, the aftermath can be difficult. Think about it. When you get angry, your likely responding to your partner’s anger, your partner starts responding to your anger, conflict happens, things get said/done that you don’t mean, and ultimately, it’s hard to work through the anger in the moment. Well,… Continue Reading
It’s fair to say that most of us have had the conversation with our partners about past relationships. We talk about how things went, why they ended, AND what things look between you and your ex now. On the receiving end of that conversation, we all secretly hope to feel the overwhelming sense of relief… Continue Reading
When you first got married, you were given all sorts of marriage advice. Some of it came on cards with your wedding presents. Some of it came from friends at your wedding party. And a lot of it came from your parents or other friends who are married. Regardless of where the advice came from,… Continue Reading
Let’s face it, in relationships it’s sometimes difficult to not be impacted by our partner’s negative mood. A simple look, tone of voice, or just their demeanor can throw you into a negative spiral, leaving both of you in a huff. If this sounds remotely familiar to you, there are ways to stay positive so… Continue Reading
At some point, we all get into arguments with our significant other (therapists included), and when this happens, we have choices to make. We can try to fight fairly, or we can escalate and create a larger conflict. Now, I know what you’re thinking. In the moment, you don’t intend to fight unfairly or ineffectively.… Continue Reading
Things just have not been feeling right lately. You have started noticing you are more distant from your partner. Maybe it even feels like the smallest thing could set you off. It’s not all bad all the time, but when it’s rough…it’s really rough. It can be tricky figuring out when it is time for… Continue Reading
After all this time in your relationship, you are now feeling like your love is fading. You have gone through a lot of different experiences together up to this point. Now, there is a routine in your life and it feels comfortable. It feels good, but not great. There were earlier days in your relationship… Continue Reading
Growing up, who doesn’t wish to have the dream relationship? Everyone wants it! You see it in the media, may be you had a role-model couple to look up to as a child, or you simply let your imagination run wild. But, sometimes our ideas about what creates happiness in a relationship is inaccurate and… Continue Reading