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What’s Wrong with Us? 4 Ways to Get Your Relationship Back on Track April 17, 2018 . 2 Comments
So you’ve been in this relationship for a while. And nothing is inherently wrong with it. But you occasionally look at your partner and wonder if it could be more. Maybe you compare your ... Read More
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How to Overcome Emotional Repression in Your Relationship April 17, 2018 . 2 Comments
What feelings were denied you as a child? Did your parents or caregivers say: “I don’t ever want to hear those words again” in response to your anger? “I’ll give you something ... Read More
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7 Steps to Overcome the Pain of Rejection When a Partner Leaves April 15, 2018 . 24 Comments
Our first therapy session began … The day I found her text on my husband’s phone is a day I will never forget. My whole life changed in an instant. I was stunned and in disbelief. I ... Read More
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Relational Hurt or Attachment Injury? How to Tell the Difference April 5, 2018 . 3 Comments
If you have ever been in a relationship, you have experienced hurt. It is inevitable. Even when two people have a connected, secure, and healthy relationship, they will experience hurt ... Read More
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How Do I Know If I Am Getting Married to the Right Person? March 29, 2018 . 4 Comments
How do you know if someone is the right person for you? With so many marriages ending up in divorce, this question is a common one. Finding the answer often takes thoughtful consideration. Almost ... Read More
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How an Evaluation for Autism Can Reduce Anxiety in Your Relationship March 20, 2018 . 2 Comments
As a therapist working with neurodiverse couples in which one is autistic and the other neurotypical, I often encounter pairings in which one partner believes the other might be on the ... Read More
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When Is Love Healthy? Attachment, Vulnerability, and Respect March 13, 2018 . 1 Comment
Love is a topic that has never lost human relevance or interest. Poetry, songs, essays, novels, movies, and multitudes of self-help books focus on this marvelous, mysterious topic. Yet, ... Read More
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Why Is It So Hard for Me to Say No? March 12, 2018 . 2 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I feel so strung out lately. I definitely consider myself a people-pleaser. I tend to go out of my way to make sure friends, family, and coworkers are happy, even ... Read More
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10 Red Flags to Watch Out for in Your Couples Counselor March 7, 2018 . 3 Comments
Starting couples therapy can be scary. Since 1995, when I was licensed as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve heard complaints from couples who’d been ready to make their relationships ... Read More
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Overcoming Addiction in Relationships: An Attachment Perspective February 28, 2018 . 1 Comment
Couples can have a difficult time trying to navigate their relationship when a partner has compulsive or addictive behaviors. In my practice, I often see such couples in a repetitive cycle ... Read More
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From the Sex Therapist’s Couch: 6 Common Misconceptions About Sex February 27, 2018 . 1 Comment
As a sex therapist, I have found that even the most well-informed individuals can have inaccurate assumptions about sex. This is unsurprising as there is much misinformation about sex spread ... Read More
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Research Identifies Infidelity Risk Factors for Newlyweds February 23, 2018 . 1 Comment
Two studies in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology explore influences on infidelity. The research found lovers who quickly divert their attention from attractive strangers ... Read More