Category: Relationships

Control Your Over-controlling Behavior

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

Solid Advice for Solid Relationships

Every couple has a different path and a unique relationship. But most couples have a…

How Do Arguments Affect Relationships Over…

While conflict is inevitable, frequent arguments will affect a relationship over time. Couples that do…

Old Habits Die Hard

It’s so easy to acquire bad habits, but not so easy to break them. After…

How Emotion Regulation Can Transform Your…

When I meet with a new couple, I always ask: How do you self-soothe during and outside…

Your Relationship When Your Body and…

You may not know its name, but you’ve probably experienced diffuse physiological arousal (DPA). It’s…

How Overcontrolling Behaviors Impact Relationships

Overcontrol, defined as excessive or maladaptive self control, can lead to significant problems in our…

Are You in Love with a…

The trouble with the term “narcissist” is that it is used liberally, when a very…

Therapy Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed…

As a therapist, as well as someone who goes to therapy, I can speak firsthand…

The Key to Love

Multiple studies have been conducted exploring the idea that two people can develop a close…

Unseen Trauma, Shame, Codependency

The trauma of being unseen often lies at the root of both shame and codependency,…

Sex, Sex, and More Sex

Sex is often the cornerstone of a good relationship. Sure, it’s possible to have a…