‘Tis the season for generosity, love, and connection—and, let’s be honest, pressure. Between rising prices and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that many couples and families are feeling stretched thin. For many, what used to feel joyful now feels more like...
Dear Therapist, My partner keeps telling me I’m defensive. I don’t see it that way. I feel like I’m just explaining myself. I don’t want to come across as difficult, but I also don’t think it’s fair to always take the blame. How do I know if I’m actually being...
Dear Therapist, I’ve been reading about the Four Horsemen from The Gottman Method, and I really want to improve how I show up in my relationship. But honestly, it’s hard to catch myself in the moment. Sometimes it feels like I only realize I was critical or defensive...
Let’s face it—stress is a universal experience that can infiltrate every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. Whether it’s work, parenting differences, or health concerns, stress is often an unavoidable part of daily life. But what exactly is stress, and...
“Conflict is connection. It’s how we figure out who we are, what we want, who our partners are and who they are becoming, and what they want. It’s how we bridge our differences and find our similarities, our points of connection. The problem is, we haven’t been taught...
Learn how to set and maintain boundaries during the holidays to support your sobriety, ensuring joyful and low-pressure family gatherings.
The journey through in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF, can feel like an emotional roller coaster, filled with hopes, anxieties, and uncertainties at every turn. For many couples, IVF becomes the means to achieve their dream of starting a family, bringing...
Compromise in a relationship can feel like an uphill battle. If you give in and give up, you feel defeated. If you dig your heels in and refuse to waver, you feel guilty. Yet, Dr. John Gottman, co-founder of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, emphasizes that compromising...