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 ...
Recognizing and Addressing Toxic Relationship Patterns
Recognizing and Addressing Toxic Relationship Patterns All relationships have their struggles and all long-term relationships are hard work. However, some relationships exist with an extremely high l ...
Rebuilding Trust: 5 Steps to Recover from Cheating in Relationships
Rebuilding Trust: 5 Steps to Recover from Cheating in Relationships Cheating is one of the hardest things a couple can endure. It comes with a sense of betrayal, hurt, and broken trust. The container ...
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed/Activated During an Argument
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed/Activated During an Argument Personally, and professionally, I’ve noticed that seldomly do we find ourselves able to argue without our emotions getting the best of us. ...