Wedding planning is full of lists, to-do’s, and compromises. While this can be an exciting time, sometimes couples notice that the stress of the wedding impacts their relationship. An engagement can stir up emotions and topics that are critical for a happy and...
Communication
Emotionally Flooded? 5 Ways to Care for Yourself In Conflict With Your Partner
When you hear the phrase “fight, flight or freeze,” which images come to mind? Many of us probably picture a crisis or emergency situation like a fireman rushing toward a burning building. Imagine this – fireman John just received a call about a building that went up...
4 Strategies to Help You Manage Different Parenting Styles
It’s a surprise to no one that there is no “one size fits all” approach to parenting.Some parents are often on different pages when it comes to raising their kids. Couples may discuss if, and when, they want to have children or how many children they’d like to have....
How Your Relationship Can Weather Bankruptcy
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship. Your romantic partner also serves as is also your financial partner and the ever-mounting stress, fear, panic, fighting, and “financial infidelity” end many...
2 Therapist-Approved Tips to Handle the Holidays with Your Partner
It’s here! The holiday season is upon us, and if you happen to find yourself in a relationship this holiday season then this blog is for you! For most of us, the hope for the holidays is to enjoy plenty of festivities, feasting, and quality time with our loved ones,...
5 Ways to Feel Your Feelings: A Lesson in EQ
So often when working with couples in therapy, I hear one partner describe themself as “more emotional,” while the other describes themself as “more logical.” Left-brained, right-brained, rational, empathic…there are many descriptors for how we might view ourselves...
How A Therapist Would Design Your Dinner Party
‘Tis the season for dinner parties – do you have good dinner party etiquette? How do you prep for a dinner party that may be emotionally charged? Do you know what to say to keep the conversation neutral, inclusive, and enjoyable for all?? After the year we’ve just...
Do You and Your Partner Have an Emotional Mismatch?
How do you manage your feelings? Are emotions helpful or unnecessary? Are there some emotions that are okay to express while other emotions are not? How did the family you were raised handle emotions (i.e., anger, sadness, joy, disgust, and worry)? These are typical...