Thanks to the contributions of Sigmund Freud and John Bowlby to the field of psychology, most people have some level of awareness that childhood experiences play a part in the...
If someone were to “cook up” a successful, happy, long-term relationship, they would need to gather a lot of ingredients. Maybe they’d start with a big, heaping cup of love....
How many times have you heard the advice to “not go to bed angry”? The idea behind this advice is to not let relationship conflicts go unsolved. The fear is...
As a relationship therapist, there is a question I get asked a lot about cohabitation in both a personal and professional setting: “Is it a good idea for my boyfriend/girlfriend...
Have you ever thought that your partner hasn’t been doing much to show their affection for you? Have you ever felt like you’ve been doing a lot for your partner,...
As you may know, here at Thrive Couple & Family Counseling Services, we are dedicated to helping you feel closer, argue less, and love more. Our goal is to serve...
There is a question that every couple in the world asks each other. If the answer to this question is yes, the relationship thrives, provides long-lasting love and fosters emotional...
5 Things You Should Consider Before Marriage. Whether you are dating or already engaged, all couples can build stronger relationships by focusing on these 5 things. Have the big conversations...
In our work with couples and from decades of relationship research, we know that intimacy is essential to build and sustain happy relationships. Here are our Top Five Ways to...
Do you need Premarital Therapy? Getting engaged and planning a wedding can be great fun and bring you closer as a couple. However, there’s nothing magical about engagement or the wedding that makes...