What is Emotional Safety in Relationships?

What is Emotional Safety in Relationships?

When people start dating, they usually have no idea what they’re doing.  Many people often let attraction inform their decision on whether or not a partner is suitable. It’s easy to understand why that initial chemistry is so alluring and powerful. It makes you feel...
What Actually Happens in Couples Therapy?

What Actually Happens in Couples Therapy?

You’ve been trying. You really have. You’ve read the articles about “active listening.” You’ve attempted calm-voice conversations after the kids go to bed. Maybe you even bought a relationship book or two—and one of you actually read it. But here you are. Still stuck....
How to Heal Past Hurts in a Relationship (When You Can’t Let It Go)

How to Heal Past Hurts in a Relationship (When You Can’t Let It Go)

You’ve tried to move on. Maybe you’ve even told yourself it shouldn’t still bother you. But something that happened—months ago, years ago—keeps coming back. A comment during a fight. A betrayal of trust. A moment when you needed your partner, and they weren’t there....