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A Sex Therapist Explains How to Rebuild Intimacy (and Ask for What You Want)
This is part two of a two-part interview. In part one, Connect Couples's Mercy Clark sat down with Brittany Bolden, LMFT, LCAS, a Connect Couples therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, to talk through why desire changes, what "duty sex" is, and why there's no universal normal. Here, Brittany answers... Read more
Ask a Therapist: Why Are My Boundaries Not Working?
Dear Therapist, I gave up my Saturday morning run three weekends in a row — once for my sister, once for my partner’s family thing, and once because a friend needed help moving. I keep saying yes, and there's nothing left over for me. I've been trying to fix that by... Read more
A Sex Therapist Explains Why Your Sex Life Feels So Different Now
This is part one of a two-part interview. Sex and intimacy questions rarely feel simple to ask out loud, so Connect Couples's Mercy Clark sat down with Brittany Bolden, LMFT, LCAS — a Connect Couples therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology — and... Read more
We Raised Them. Now What About Us? A Conversation Guide for Empty Nest Couples
Related: Empty Nester 101: Your Kids Have Launched, Now What? | How Do You Respond to Your Partner's Bid for Connection? For years, decades even, so much of your life together revolved around raising children. There were school drop-offs, practices, homework, birthday parties, doctor's appointments, family dinners, vacations, the “teenage years,”... Read moreThe “Now What About Us?” Couples Worksheet
For years, so much of your shared life may have centered around raising your children. As they become more independent, this is an opportunity to look back at the family you built, notice how each of you has changed, and get curious about what you want this next chapter to... Read more
“Do I Need Your Permission?” Understanding Permission vs. Consideration in Relationships
“Do I really need to ask my partner before I do this?” It’s a question that comes up often in relationships, whether it’s making plans with friends, spending money, going out of town, accepting a new job opportunity, or simply deciding how to spend a Saturday afternoon. Couples can find themselves... Read more
Rituals of Connection: Small, Easy Ways New Parents Stay Close
Sleep deprivation. Cluster feeding. Blowouts and teething, sometimes all in the same afternoon. Whether you're expecting or you've recently grown your family, the transition to parenthood, or to a second or third child, can leave partners wondering if the spark in their marriage is still there. The Gottman Institute found... Read more
Career Corner: When ‘Busy’ Becomes the New Normal for Dual-Career Couples
Two demanding careers can create an incredibly fulfilling life for both partners, one built on purpose, ambition, and shared goals. But busy careers can also erode the very relationship they're meant to support. When work requires long hours and constant emotional and mental energy, couples can become experts at managing... Read more
I Love You but I Don’t Like Your Family: Is It a Values Clash or a Personality Conflict?
Whether it's birthday parties, holidays, or family dinners, if your partner is close with their family, you're probably seeing your in-laws several times a year. If you like your in-laws, those get-togethers feel easy. If you don't, those gatherings can feel uncomfortable and even packed with dread. You don’t want... Read more