Should I Stay or Leave? How to Know When a Relationship Is Worth Saving
It’s a tough question regarding your relationship: “Should I stay or should I go?” There’s no simple way to decide whether to stay in a relationship or walk away. It’s one of the most emotionally comp ...
Heal Your Intimacy and Relationship Struggles with Holistic Sex Therapy
Whether you're getting "sexpert" advice on instagram, you're reading a book about sexual connection, or you're looking for a sex therapist, people often make the mistake of oversimplifying sex. Instea ...
How Unhealthy Boundaries Negatively Affect Your Sense of Self
"Boundaries" an Important Buzzword It’s a buzzword that people toss around, but what exactly is a boundary? A boundary is a line or limit between you and another person. It’s a space where you end an ...
Navigating Open Relationships: A Therapist’s Guide to Building Trust, Communication, and Boundaries
More than ever before, people are opening up to various forms of non-monogamous relationships. Some want the freedom to date and build romantic connections with others, while others are curious about ...
Breaking Relationship Myths of Love and Sex to Enhance Your Connection and Bond
Years ago, I wrote a blog post about Silver Linings Playbook that was somewhat critical of the relationship that they had in the movie. In that post, I wrote the following about the relationship that ...
Resolving 9 Common Relationship Problems to Deepen Your Connection
Relationship Problems are Hard, but They're Also Normal and Extremely Common Romantic relationships can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever have. This is someone you can share your life ...
Is Your Relationship Worth Saving? When Conflict Replaces Love.
Although relationships create a place for love, connection and security, they can also transform into a place of conflict and stress. Long-term relationships are complex and require ongoing communicat ...
Unpacking the Reality of Sex Addiction: Beyond the Controversy
Is Sex Addiction even real? Sex addiction is one of the most contentious and controversial topics in the fields of psychotherapy and addiction. It has caused some of the most intense debates I've see ...
Handling Sexual Resentment That Turns into Passive Aggressive Behaviors
Sex is hard to talk about. Even when you can do it without a problem, it's quite possible you struggle with talking about it. Opening up about sex, sharing what you would like to be different, and let ...
How to Overcome Criticism and Defensiveness in Your Relationship: Communication Tips
How to Overcome Criticism and Defensiveness in Your Relationship: Communication Tips Criticism and defensiveness can send your relationship into one of the most common cycles of any relationship. Thi ...