When A “Friendship” Crosses the Boundaries of Intimacy
In my work with clients grappling to rebuild trust and intimacy following infidelity, several undeniable truths emerge. Among them, the...
The Cautionary Tale of Opposite-Sex Friendships in Relationships
If you're in therapy or have discussed your relationship with a couples' therapist, you may have observed that when the topic of...
Coping with a High Maintenance Friend
We’ve all dealt with a high maintenance friend/relationship at one time or another. Whether they require your input on an urgent...
Finding Your Best Friend is Possible After 40
According to a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, more than 35% of Americans over the age of 45 report feeling lonely...
5 Ways to Teach Someone How to Treat You
Healthy relationships are defined by several important characteristics, but there’s one often overlooked trait: the way partners treat...
Being a Great Wingman
Based on “Top Gun”, the recently released movie “Maverick” reminds us of the importance of acting as someone’s wingman. A more intimate...
5 Types of Friends Who Are Bad for Your Marriage
Friends are important to the health of your relationship. Honest friendships bring out the best in us and are loyal to us and our...
When Venting Turns into Trauma Dumping
When you’re close to someone, it’s natural to talk to them about your frustrations and vent about what’s going wrong. It feels good to...
Questions Better Left Unasked During Holiday Dinner
Christmas is two days away and if you’re celebrating with family, you’re probably anticipating seeing everyone and catching up with each...
Do Your Friends Inspire or Drain You?
When making friends as an adult, we often forget the wisdom we were told as children: “choose your friends wisely.” However, an illness...