What have we all heard about long distance relationships? They don’t work. Of course, this isn’t always true. Long-distance relationships can work; they just have some unique challenges you need to be aware of. If you’re loving your partner from afar, here are four...
Over the past few years, couples therapy intensives have become increasingly popular, including here in Sacramento and throughout Northern California. What was once viewed as a specialized approach is now often promoted as a quicker path to meaningful change. Couples...
“If it wasn’t for me, you’d be totally comfortable living in filth,” you joke. Except it’s not really a joke. When it comes to managing the household, it often feels like you have three kids, not two. Your husband needs to be reminded to put his things away just as...
You found out he was having an affair by accident. He was in the shower, and you’d gone into the bathroom to get sunscreen from the medicine cabinet. Right as you were closing the cabinet door, his phone buzzed to life. Since it was face up, you couldn’t help...
He came clean and admitted to the affair, a literal punch in the gut. Your whole perception of reality feels warped. You’re not sure what was real, and your emotions are zipping all over the place. Your friends, bless them, are trying to be there for you, but most of...
So you’ve decided to look into couples therapy. Maybe your partner suggested it. Maybe you’ve been quietly Googling on your own. Either way, there’s one thought that keeps coming up: What would we even work on? It’s a fair question—and one we hear a lot from couples...