This week, I wanted to shine some light on divorce and get a little vulnerable with a personal story. 

The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, they also bring a stark reminder of the people - and things - we’ve lost. 

Generosity is beautiful, but is it true generosity if you can’t afford it? Would it feel just as meaningful to send teachers a heartfelt card instead of another candle they may not need?

But here’s something I find even more interesting—why don’t they teach us how to have healthy relationships?

Here are some practical tips to help you maintain your sanity and strengthen your bond with your partner when dealing with in-laws

How do you respond when your spouse asks you to do something that you realllllly don’t want to do? 

I was in the car with my teenage daughter today, and she taught me something valuable.

Every day at 2 pm, the sort of midway point of the day for me, I pause in between my client sessions and other tasks, and I ask myself 4 questions

The most dreaded question of the day: “What are we having for dinner?” 

Whether it’s your first time in therapy or not, it can be tough to bring up the subject with your partner when you feel

In case you’re new to therapy and are thinking about getting started, here are a couple of things that can help you...

The truth is, you won’t get rid of anxiety by resisting it. In those moments, you need to slow it down and address it with your partner. This will help because anxiety wants you to hide and withdraw.

If you’re feeling the stress, division, or isolation of the upcoming election, you’re not alone. And you also don’t have to let it crumble your most valued relationships.

Breaking up with a friend is a different kind of pain than breaking up with a significant other. With a significant other, even though no one plans on the relationship ending, we know that it is something that "could" happen. 

Tired of the same old routine? In this post, I share how "affairs" with your spouse can reignite passion and bring back the spark. Learn how to create a playful, exciting dynamic in your relationship and rediscover the joy of dating your partner.

It’s totally normal to not like it, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Still, I’m going to say that it is actually an important part of intimacy and something that every couple should do. 

Sometimes, I’d just want him to listen to me and witness the struggle. Other times, I wanted to brainstorm ideas with him and have him help problem solve.

It’s important to remember that everyone has their own way of grieving, and the grieving process can be long. Unlike our short attention spans would like it to be, when you’re in a state of grief, you can’t just move on to the next thing. 

There’s something magical that happens when you carve out that time alone without your children. You’re not only teaching your kids that they can get their needs met by other people but also that they are not the center of your universe.

In our world of instant gratification, there is real wisdom in actively slowing down when life gets complex, tricky, or upsetting. Discussing issues when you are triggered is never a productive practice.