Forgiveness is a weighty concept that can carry so many different connotations. If we were scientists in a lab trying to define this complex and nebulous idea, we would never truly reach the end of our study. That vagueness is why it can be so tough to consider the...
Moving abroad can be one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences in a couple’s life. It can also be incredibly challenging and stressful. Most couples would agree that living in a foreign place is a full-bodied experience brimming with new sights, smells,...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The one day per year that’s dedicated entirely to...love. We ready ourselves for the hearts and the flowers, the chocolates and the gifts. And while love is, well, lovely, February 14th also provides the perfect platform to...
Couples Therapy Session - Scenario Suzanne and Eddie* came to couples counseling seeking support to work through a painful event that occurred a year ago with the arrival of their first child. The event has caused a lot of fighting between them, and they have not been...
If your friends ask, you say, “Everything is great...really...it’s good.” However, you know that isn’t entirely true, your relationship is “fine.” It’s not great and it’s definitely not how you’d like it to be, but it’s not on-the-brink of collapse. But you’re not...
Cancer places tremendous burden on relationships Your partner describes feeling “off” - he/she goes for a routine check-up and you both think nothing of it. However, the dreaded moment comes when the doctor shares concerns, recommends additional testing, and you both...
Detecting, Defining, and Healing Trauma in Relationships. Trauma can be like a third person in a relationship, a complex personality who governs expression and proximity.
Being locked down with your partner for months can be a blessing or a curse, or both. We’ve found 4 different types of quarantine couples during this pandemic.