Is It Time to Leave? Questions to Help You Make a Thoughtful Decision
When a relationship is struggling, one of the most common dilemmas partners face is whether to stay and work things out or to leave....
How to Respond to Your Partner's "Bids" for Connection
In relationships, especially in marriage, it’s the small, everyday actions that lead to significant changes over time. These daily...
What to Know Before Choosing a Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage
When I talk to couples about marriage, I often hear, "Marriage is just a legal document." If you feel this way, you likely shouldn’t get...
Mid-life Marriage Check-in: How to Get Closer After 50
Midlife can be a challenging time for relationships. Physically, you may be dealing with new aches and pains, and your body constantly...
The Fine Line Between Lying and Respecting Boundaries
Lying is never acceptable in a relationship, especially one that values radical transparency. Radical transparency involves being...
Is a Victim Mentality Destroying Your Relationship?
If you’ve been in a relationship with someone who has a victim mindset, you understand how damaging it can be to healthy communication...
When Truth Comes Too Late: Navigating Post-Wedding Revelations in Marriage
When you get married, you believe you know your partner better than anyone else in the world. In many ways, you do. However, there are...
Secrecy vs. Privacy: Navigating Boundaries in Relationships
Deciding what to share with your partner and when is an important conversation that couples should address early in their relationship....
The Impact of Emotional Abuse on Men
When we think about emotional abuse, our initial focus often turns to women. While it is true that women are disproportionately affected...
When Your Partner Changes Their Mind: What You Need to Know
Relationships are complicated. Although we might hope that what our partners say is forever, this is seldom the case. Change is natural...