Relationship Tips
Ask a Therapist: Do Healthy Relationships Really Take Work?
Dear Therapist, My husband and I have been married for 24 years and are now realizing just how far our relationship has drifted. We recently sent our youngest child off to college, so we’ve become hyper-aware of how distant we've grown. I’ve always been raised to...
4 Compassionate Ways to Support Your Partner Through IVF
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...
5 Financial Conversations to Have Before You Get Married
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....
4 Therapist-Tested Gratitude Resources You Should Try
We've all heard that cultivating gratitude is good for our mental health and relationships, and research backs this up. Drs. John and Julie Gottman, world-renowned relationship experts, have found that couples who regularly express gratitude and appreciation for one...
How to Overcome Stonewalling and Strengthen Your Relationship
Have you ever felt yourself shutting down during an argument with your partner? Maybe you feel drained by their words, and you just want it to stop. Or perhaps you’ve felt your partner shutting down during an argument—and you feel angry, ignored, and unheard. What may...
Deepen Your Connection With These 15 Date Night Questions
Are you and your partner looking to ignite the spark in your relationship and foster a deeper connection? Maybe you’ve been so distracted with the kids that you haven’t had a chance to check in with your partner and see how you two are doing. Well, look no further!...
“It’s Better to Bend Than to Break:” 6 Tips for Improving Compromises With Your Partner
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...
ADHD Couples: How to Take Your Fights From Fierce to Friendly
Do you remember the last time you had an argument with your partner? Did you feel lit up, frustrated, or even out of control? When we experience anger during a conflict with our partner, it's important to recognize that anger is often a secondary emotion, meaning that...
How to Not Be Passive-Aggressive in Your Relationship
We’ve all heard about passive-aggressive behavior. You may have even seen the latest passive-aggressive memes or email sign-offs like: "As per my last email.” Insert eye-roll. And while these memes and posts certainly bring a laugh, when your partner acts passively...
6 Resources to Help You Identify and Heal Anxious Attachment
Do you ever wonder why your relationship with your partner doesn't feel deeply fulfilling? Your way of attaching to others, your attachment style, is a blueprint for how you connect in close relationships. Your attachment style is shaped by your early experiences with...