“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...
How many couples are ready, willing, and able to commit an entire weekend to their relationship? Months ago, I found myself in an interesting position trying to answer this question. At the time, I was a new employee of Connect Couples Therapy* who had just learned...
Getting married is an incredible endeavor—you and your fiancé may be picking out flowers, music, and plenty of food. However, amidst all the wedding planning, many couples overlook important financial discussions crucial for setting their marriage on the right path....
Dear Therapist, My fiancé and I are getting married this fall, and I suggested we do premarital counseling to strengthen our relationship. One of my married friends told me that they did premarital counseling and found it to be very helpful because they talked...
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You and your fiance are undoubtedly experiencing an exciting time filled with anticipation and dreams for married life. You're not alone if your engagement includes wedding-related stress and distractions that hinder focused...
One of our specialties is working with engaged couples. It's exciting to think about a future together filled with hope and possibilities. Newly engaged couples often prioritize wedding planning above other crucial conversations like your future and finances. That...
Have you and your partner been discussing engagement and marriage more and more lately? Before you move into the engagement season, it's helpful to explore the signs that you may be ready to get married. Throughout this article, we'll explore five ways to gauge your...
Are you recently engaged or planning on getting married? Or, is your relationship getting serious, and you're starting to talk about getting married? Before you and your partner begin planning the venue, the cake, and the ceremony, it's critical to spend some time...
