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Grow Old with Me: Some Advice on Aging in Relationships May 1, 2019 . 7 Comments
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made.” -Robert Browning Expectations Relationships and marriages ... Read More
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How to Talk About Relationship Problems with Your Partner September 24, 2018 . 1 Comment
Something touched off hard feelings between you and your partner. Maybe it was a simple mistake. Your loved one forgot to pick up the milk on the way home. Or maybe you wanted some sympathy ... Read More
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What’s the Best Way to Break Up? September 17, 2018 . 5 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy, I have been with my boyfriend for over a year now and I don’t see a future together. It was fun for a while, but now it feels stale and unexciting. I don’t ... Read More
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Looking for Love? Addressing These Belief Patterns May Help September 14, 2018 . No Comments
Along with finding a meaningful career, finding a loving relationship is often one of the most important goals we pursue. Billions of dollars are spent helping people find true love. Despite ... Read More
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6 Ways to Provide Comfort If You’ve Hurt Your Partner September 10, 2018 . 12 Comments
Recently, I was riding in the car with my very spirited three-year-old. I had picked her up early from a play date to race across town. She was very distressed to leave her friend and let ... Read More
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Want to Spice Up Your Sex Life? Try a Sexcation! September 4, 2018 . 2 Comments
In today’s hectic world, the demands of life can end up dictating your relationship rather than the other way around. Sexual intimacy is often one of the casualties. Time, stress, and ... Read More
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How Mindfulness Can Help Build Empathy and Resolve Conflict August 28, 2018 . 1 Comment
When we talk about mindfulness, we usually focus on mindfulness within the individual: an awareness of one’s own thoughts and emotions or staying present in the moment to enjoy one’s ... Read More
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Viva La Romance! Bringing the Romance Back to Your Relationship August 24, 2018 . 1 Comment
We all struggle from time to time with finding excitement in our relationships. We get stuck in the daily grind of going to work, taking care of family, getting dinner on the table, and ... Read More
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Is Your Friendship Becoming an Emotional Affair? August 22, 2018 . 5 Comments
Many couples have at their core a deep and abiding friendship. According to psychologist and researcher Dr. John Gottman, having a strong friendship is one of the most important traits ... Read More
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Skeptical About Couples Therapy? 3 Things You Should Know August 13, 2018 . No Comments
“Is couples therapy actually going to work?” As a couples therapist, I hear this question a lot. And it’s a valid question. When couples come to therapy, they are usually ... Read More
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Do Midlife Crisis Relationships Last? July 19, 2018 . 7 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Not long after my 48th birthday, I started having persistent thoughts about time slipping away, getting old, and letting go of my dreams. The specter of turning 50 ... Read More
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Want to Save Your Relationship? Tell the Truth About Your Affair June 27, 2018 . 6 Comments
Affair discovery is one of the most traumatic things that can happen in a relationship. Many people who have not experienced infidelity do not understand how earth-shattering discovery ... Read More