**Disclaimer: I am a white person writing this blog. I am attempting to use my privilege to amplify the importance of anti-racist work through noticing the relational impact that this...
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...
Couples often wonder, “Why is she telling me the same thing over and over?” or “Did he hear anything I just said?” It can be frustrating when you feel like...
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,...
Conflict is a part of every relationship in the world. Parents and children have conflicts. Friendships have conflict. Even employers and co-workers experience conflict. Usually, the conflicts that impact us...
Has your significant other ever said to you, “You aren’t listening to me!” even though you really thought you listened? Have you ever wanted to know how to be a...
Why do I need to talk to my partner? Can't I just talk to my friends about my feelings? Is it bad if I talk to my friends more than...
The Dangers of Valentine's Day - when it's not all roses and chocolate. Valentine’s Day is holiday that brings on a range of emotions, depending on who you talk to....
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...
Your partner is NOT a mind reader The myth of the mind reading partner is one of the most common challenges we see in our offices. As we’ve discussed before,...