Relationship Tips

How Conflict Can Actually Strengthen Your Connection
“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...

What I Learned from the Art and Science of Love Workshop
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...

How Should I Talk to My Child About Divorce?
When couples are evaluating the future of their relationship, it can be challenging to decide what to tell their children. Some couples tell their children that they are in therapy, while others prefer to keep it private to avoid instilling fear about the possibility...

Healthy Boundaries, Happy Marriage: A Newlywed’s Guide to Navigating Family and Relationship Dynamics
New marriage means new beginnings and new boundaries! Learn how to set boundaries with in-laws, family, and friends to strengthen your marriage.

How to Set Boundaries in Blended Families: Holiday Edition
Navigating holiday stress in blended families? Discover essential tips for setting healthy boundaries to create a joyful and inclusive season for all.

How to Set Boundaries for a Joyful and Sober Holiday Season
Learn how to set and maintain boundaries during the holidays to support your sobriety, ensuring joyful and low-pressure family gatherings.

8 Resources to Help You Set Boundaries with Family Members
It may be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for many people, it’s also a time when interacting with family increases anxiety. Maybe you’ve heard that boundaries are a great way to best care for yourself but are unsure how to put them into practice. Connect...

Comfort and Joy: A Guide for Neurodiverse Couples to Thrive During the Holiday Season
Holidays bring new experiences, sensory stimuli, and often a shift from routine. Whether you’re neurodivergent (some people refer to this as being neurospicy) or neurotypical, these abrupt changes to routine can feel overwhelming. If you’re part of a neurodiverse...

More Than Words: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
We’ve all heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words.” The common idiom is often associated with apologies, behaviors, and intentions, but perhaps its most crucial implication surrounds communication. Specifically, nonverbal communication. If you’ve found...

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...