Romantic Relationships are Complicated

“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...

The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Heard So Far This Year

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...

FINDING ANSWERS IN FURRY PLACES

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...
Is It Ever Okay To Lie In A Relationship?

Is It Ever Okay To Lie In A Relationship?

Introduction All of us remember the story of Pinocchio and the role honesty played in his life. In order for Pinocchio, a marionette, to become the real boy he longed to be, first he had to prove that he had true values. However, the blue fairy warned him about lying,...

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The Art of Listening

The Art of Listening

Introduction One would profoundly hope that the Coronavirus, a killer disease, would “bring us together” as a nation.  Instead, it has served less to unite us than to underscore what divides us.  Reading daily about this deepening, widespread national polarization has...

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Most Important Ingredient of a Successful Relationship

Most Important Ingredient of a Successful Relationship

Introduction If I were to ask you to name the single most important factor that you believe contributes to a rewarding and successful romantic relationship, you might well argue that empathy, communication, trust, or perhaps sex is the most essential. While these,...

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How To Improve Your Attachment Style To Your Romantic Partner

How To Improve Your Attachment Style To Your Romantic Partner

Introduction As humans, we are social beings and are wired for attachment.  Our bond with our parents or caregiver creates an “attachment style” – a kind of blueprint for how we handle close relationships later in life. As adults, we seek or avoid intimacy along a...

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Couples Under Quarantine

Couples Under Quarantine

If you are going to weather the Covid crisis, your relationship cannot be in crisis too. With lockdown measures in place due to the spread of Covid 19, you may be spending more time with your partner than ever before. Yes, there’s a good chance you might be getting on...

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