How to End the Cycle of Walking on Eggshells
During times of stress or difficult transitions, most couples experience increased communication problems. You may not always get the...
The Impact of Over-Functioning in Relationships
Everyone experiences episodes of over-functioning at some point in their life. Whether it's at work or in intimate relationships, it's...
How Emotional Incest Affects Relationships
Emotional incest is a form of emotional abuse that occurs when a parent or primary caregiver treats their child as a partner, relying on...
Standing Out in Relationships Through Loyalty
If you’re looking for a way to stand out among other potential daters, consider being loyal in a relationship. Choosing and committing to...
Breaking Free from Relationship Addiction
We often hear about friends and family who have become addicted to shopping, gambling, drinking, smoking, and other substances. But...
Is Jealousy Ruining Your Relationship?
Jealousy is a normal, everyday occurrence. It can be useful in protecting us from people and relationships that are not in our best...
Deciding Between a Relationship Reset and a Breakup
When I work with couples in therapy, one of the issues they struggle with is deciding when a relationship is broken beyond repair. In our...
Nurturing Emotional Intimacy for a Lasting Relationship
Emotional intimacy serves as the cornerstone of relationships lasting over a year. This underscores the need to cultivate skills that...
Mastering Your Triggers in Relationships
No matter how long you’ve been together, learning to engage in meaningful discussions and approach tough topics is important. However, if...
Breaking Free from Toxic Relationship Patterns
Toxic individuals do not have a classified mental disorder, but some mental disorders, such as personality or bipolar disorders, can...