Love and Sex in Your Golden Years

8 months ago

You change. Your body changes. So does your partner’s. And a good thing, too. That initial I-can’t-get-enough-of-you and let’s-have-sex-immediately is…

What’s Your Attachment Style?

9 months ago

When you were a helpless infant, you bonded with your mother or caregiver to ensure that you could survive. You…

Unseen Trauma Shame and Codependcy

9 months ago

The trauma of being unseen often lies at the root of both shame and codependency, quietly shaping how we relate…

Reconnecting When You’re at Loggerheads

9 months ago

When you’re locked in conflict, it’s tempting to throw away the key. After all, your partner refuses to compromise, and…

Managing vs. Resolving Conflict in Relationships

9 months ago

In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research found that 69% of problems in a relationship are…

Why Turning Against Your Partner’s Bids Is So Harmful

10 months ago

When two people have been in a committed relationship for a long time, a certain sense of familiarity develops.  If…

Am I Too Traumatized to be in a Relationship?

10 months ago

Your dating difficulties are not caused by something about you that’s permanently flawed. If you’ve experienced trauma, being vulnerable in…

What Does It Mean to Commit?

10 months ago

If you are in a long and lasting relationship, chances are, the cornerstone of it is commitment. Maybe when you…

Red Flags vs. Growth Areas: How to Distinguish and Navigate Them

10 months ago

Relationships bring out the best and the worst in us. Some challenges are opportunities to grow together, while others signal…

Control Your Over-controlling Behavior

11 months ago

There’s a lot to be said for being in control. You feel confident and secure when you’re in charge. You…