We all know that seeing a couples counselor is the way to go when your relationship is rocky. However, there’s more to it than that: all therapists are not created equal, and it’s important to find someone you mesh with—someone you both feel comfortable around, and...
You may be surprised to know that most communication is non-verbal, and when it is verbal, often, it’s indirect: Most people aren’t great at asking for what they want. This is why understanding a bid for connection is so, so, important. A bid for what, exactly? You...
It’s been a rough week. You’re unsure about the future of your new position—there are rumblings of budget cuts—and some are worried about being let go. I’ll get a pizza and a bottle of wine on the way home, you think, it’ll be a nice cozy evening with my boyfriend...
You’ve tried, lord have you tried! The answer is either a hard “no,” or it’s some other vague excuse. The fact is, women tend to be much more open to the prospect of couples counseling than men. So, what should you do when you know your relationship is becoming...
Asserting your needs in a relationship can feel so challenging that often, people just don’t. Or, they’ll ask for what they want, but never enforce any type of consequence or set a boundary when their request is dismissed. Distinguishing the difference...
Many of us are aware of the foundation of a happy marriage, and will pinpoint the fundamentals required. There’s trust, communication, love and respect…but… what is the foundation of those things? Like, how do you get good at them? Here’s the secret: you’ve got to do...
