Fear of Vulnerability
Getting vulnerable is often the last thing that we want to do. There is so much emotional risk involved in letting people in on what is going on inside of us. This is the place that we can communicate ...
Love From Within
It's fair to say that we all want to find someone to share our life experiences with. Humans are wired to want to be in a relationship with someone else. So when is seeking a relationship with someone ...
Look Who’s Overreacting
Overreaction is a label that can cause problems for you personally, as well as problems in your relationships. This word is often used as if it were a fact. We're all guilty of having done this at som ...
10 Ways to Ruin a Relationship
Romantic relationships are challenging to manage. Although there are hundreds of ways that a couple can struggle, in my therapy practice, I find that this list of 10 mistakes to be the most common way ...
The Power of Introversion
Introverts have the same probability of living content lives as do their extroverted peers. For some, introversion is a strength that can lead to great success. However, if you are an introvert that t ...
After It’s Over
After a relationship ends, the world can get quite hazy. Remnants of the relationship continue to last in your mind and heart. The primary focus of this phase after a relationship needs to be regainin ...
Relationship Problems Infographic
This infographic displays the pull and influence of common relationship problems. It also focuses on simple solutions to these problems that can be helpful in improving on these issues. Communication ...
How to Let Go
Bitterness and vindication are two themes that people often succumb to. This is often no more apparent than when a relationship ends. Individuals who come out of a relationship struggle with rationall ...
Taking the Next Step
Deciding when to take the next difficult step in a relationship and determining when to move in with each other is a challenging decision to make. I wish I could say that there is a specific time peri ...
Taking a Break for Dating’s Sake
I'm going to start this entry by asking you to take a deep breath. You are not likely going to like what you read here. However with an open mind, what I'm about to say will make sense. If you are com ...