he really loves you
What if we all focused on doing those small, kind, loving gestures for our partners a bit more and a bit more intentionally?
why did you get married in the first place?
See if you can remember all the feelings, dreams and wishes that went into that decision.
the real reason Valentine’s Day is a failure
There can be soooo much pressure and expectation put on our relationships and partners on this day, and often, so much disappointment as a result.
how a giant red truck reminded me of my power
From a distance, the truck looked fun, cool, and exciting, but as we got upfront and personal, it looked ginormous, intimidating, and even dangerous.
yelling is my love language
After I stopped laughing, I started to think about how easily we misinterpreted each other’s love languages.
Word of the year
At the start of every year, I come up with a word that will be my guiding principle. In 2020, my word of the year was…
my divorce story
This week, I wanted to shine some light on divorce and get a little vulnerable with a personal story.
grief during the holidays
The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, they also bring a stark reminder of the people - and things - we’ve lost.
spending during the holidays
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?
Why Don’t We Learn This in School?
But here’s something I find even more interesting—why don’t they teach us how to have healthy relationships?
staying sane with in-laws
Here are some practical tips to help you maintain your sanity and strengthen your bond with your partner when dealing with in-laws
It’s NOvember!
How do you respond when your spouse asks you to do something that you realllllly don’t want to do?
election anxiety? try this…
I was in the car with my teenage daughter today, and she taught me something valuable.
2 PM questions
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
how to bring up couples therapy with your partner
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
first time in therapy?
In case you’re new to therapy and are thinking about getting started, here are a couple of things that can help you...
Navigating anxiety with your partner
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.
Politics and relationships
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.
on friendship breakups
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.