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...
Strategies To Protect Your Relationship

Strategies To Protect Your Relationship

Once upon a time, the work-family configuration was comprised of separate spheres – work took place out of the home.  At the end of the workday, the stresses of work were essentially over, and home was a private retreat reserved for family. Now, with the Covid 19...

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Are You Or Your Partner Responsible For Your Happiness?

Are You Or Your Partner Responsible For Your Happiness?

Once upon a time, I went through a very painful divorce.  It was so easy to blame my spouse for my unhappiness. After all, he cracked open our family on a sunny afternoon and started another one.   Just like that. Lately, I have been speaking to a number of clients...

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How Can I Improve My Love Relationship in 2020?

How Can I Improve My Love Relationship in 2020?

New Year’s Tips To Reboot Your Romantic Relationship New Year’s is just around the corner and it’s time to think about the resolutions and changes you would like to make in your romantic relationships so that they are stronger and more secure than ever. According to...

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Should you consider counseling with Dr. Deb Hecker?

Should you consider counseling with Dr. Deb Hecker?

MAYBE YES, MAYBE NO. In my experience, consulting with clients who are considering whether or not to pursue counseling with me to improve their lives, the path to this decision is as varied as the people who travel down it. Could be they would like their relationships...

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Are you really as empathic with your partner as you think you are?

Are you really as empathic with your partner as you think you are?

“Why can’t he just listen and try to understand my feelings / experience rather than telling me to stick to the “facts”?”  “When we get into an argument, why does she always act like she’s being attacked?” I’ve seen the long-term effects of couples who really want to...

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Is your romantic relationship running you ragged?

Is your romantic relationship running you ragged?

More than you might think. There are no easy solutions or magic pills that will guarantee victory for either. Both involve a substantial commitment of time and effort. Neither is an impossible feat designed for special people.  They are for people like YOU, who want...

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