“It shouldn’t be that complicated,” is a comment I hear frequently from struggling couples I work with, referring to marriage.  But the reality is, marriage and romantic partnerships are very messy and complicated. Think about it, when you share a living space with...

Dear Followers, The world’s longest scientific study of happiness, conducted by Harvard researchers, shows that strong relationships keep us healthier and happier. This references all types of relationships – friends, family, romantic, work colleagues – regardless of...

Most days, I feel like I’ve seen and heard all there is to know when it comes to relationships. I have been a therapist for decades, after all.  Then there are days that completely turn me around and remind me there’s still room for awe and surprise. One of my female...