The Relationship Advice That No One Gave Us

The Relationship Advice That No One Gave Us

What kind of relationship advice were you given?  Most of us were not taught anything, and others received really, just… bad advice.  Women especially got an extensive list of how to be desirable to a man—as if the goal is to just snag any Tom, Dick or Harry that...
What if a Struggling Couple Doesn’t Go to Therapy?

What if a Struggling Couple Doesn’t Go to Therapy?

If you feel like your relationship is falling apart you have two choices: The first is to ignore what’s happening, cross your fingers and hope it gets better.  The second is to go to couple’s counseling. These decisions are not created equally, however. One leads to a...
After the Affair: The Danger of Not Seeking Therapy

After the Affair: The Danger of Not Seeking Therapy

An affair leaves you on a rollercoaster. You cycle from being too angry to talk one moment to then just wanting to know, WHY?!  And the other person? They likely feel deeply ashamed and filled with self-hatred and regret. Worried that they may lose everything.  Yes,...
How to Find a Great Couples Therapist in Roseville

How to Find a Great Couples Therapist in Roseville

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...
Improve Your Relationship:  Understanding Bids for Connection

Improve Your Relationship: Understanding Bids for Connection

You may be surprised to know that most communication is non-verbal, and when it is verbal, often, it’s indirect: Most of us aren’t great at asking for what we want.  This is why understanding a bid for connection is so, so, important.  A bid for what, exactly? You may...