What to Think About Before You “Open” Your Relationship

What to Think About Before You “Open” Your Relationship

Your partner pauses, then asks, “uh, what are your thoughts on having an open relationship?” A quick Google search cues you in. An open relationship is one in which both partners consent to have sex with others, outside of the relationship. From swingers, where the...
How to Have Real Intimacy in a Relationship

How to Have Real Intimacy in a Relationship

There’s nothing better. You’re so connected. Time ceases to exist when you’re with them. Senses are heightened and you can’t stop thinking about them. Everything that happens in your day seems more special because you can’t wait to share it with them later. And then...
Beware: 7 Red Flags When Dating

Beware: 7 Red Flags When Dating

Red Flags are really easy to spot. That is, when the red flags are happening in someone else’s relationship. When it comes to our own, it can get complicated. Some red flags aren’t always apparent at the onset, as people tend to be on their best behavior. Then, as you...
Infidelity Counseling: How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair

Infidelity Counseling: How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair

Today started off like any other day. You woke up, brushed your teeth, and then walked back into the bedroom. Then you found your partner sitting on the unmade bed, staring at their hands. They look absolutely miserable and deflated. “What’s wrong?” “I have to tell...
How to Avoid Common Relationship Mistakes

How to Avoid Common Relationship Mistakes

Are you Guilty of these Common Relationship Mistakes? “The problem is, you just don’t LISTEN!” They’re pointing their finger at you – you hate it when they do that. What started off as a whispered argument so as not to wake the kids is getting louder. You feel...
The Benefits of Marriage Counseling

The Benefits of Marriage Counseling

There are a lot of misconceptions or preconceived ideas about marriage counseling. For example; that one partner will be blamed for all the issues in the marriage. Or that the therapist will “side” with one partner over another Similarly, that the problems you might...