Fondness, Admiration, and Intimacy

5 days ago
Nancy Travers

If you feel like the honeymoon phase is over, you can bring back the magic. “We used to be intimate…

How to Express Fondness for Your Partner to Build Intimacy

2 weeks ago

In the rush of daily life, it's easy to assume that your partner knows how you feel. You're together, after…

Dating and Intimacy in the Digital Age

2 weeks ago

Swipe right. Match. Message. Unmatch. Repeat. For millions of singles today, this is the rhythm of modern romance. Dating apps…

Facing the Challenges of Platonic Love

4 weeks ago

What Therapists Should Stop Ignoring About Friendship Friendship is often the most influential — and most overlooked — attachment bond…

How Physical Intimacy and Emotional Intimacy Are Connected

1 month ago

In many relationships, physical intimacy and emotional intimacy are deeply intertwined. While they are distinct experiences, each one influences and…

How to Foster a Secure Attachment Style

1 month ago

Attachment styles shape how we connect, communicate, and experience intimacy in our relationships. If you grew up with inconsistent caregiving,…

How Anxiety, Trauma, and ADHD Show Up in Relationships

2 months ago

Anxiety in Relationships Anxiety often shows up as hyper-vigilance and fear of disconnection. Common patterns Constant reassurance-seeking (“Are we okay?”)…

How Emotion Regulation Can Transform Your Conflict Cycle

2 months ago

Most couples don’t fight because they’re incompatible—they fight because emotions escalate faster than either partner can manage them. When strong…

CareCredit is Accepted at Nancy’s Counseling Corner

2 months ago

Mental health care should feel supportive, not stressful. For many individuals and families, financial concerns can become a barrier to…

8 Ways to Have Lower Conflict Conversations about Money

2 months ago

Conflict about finances is a major relationship stressor for many couples. In fact, money is one of the most common…