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“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
What to Expect in a Disclosure Session and How Both Partners Should Prepare
When infidelity is discovered, the relationship often enters a crisis state immediately. Maybe your partner found out before you were ready to tell them. Maybe you admitted it because the truth was already in their eyes. Or maybe you denied it at first — panicked, ashamed, overwhelmed, or unable to believe... Read more
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When Bodies Change: How Couples Can Talk About Attraction, Health, and Acceptance With Care
For many couples, conversations about body changes are some of the hardest conversations to have — not because couples are superficial or unloving, but because these topics touch deeply vulnerable places in all of us. You may be thinking to yourself: “I don’t even know how to say this out... Read more
How to Build a Secure Attachment Loop with your Partner (step-by-step)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your partner feeling completely misunderstood, even though you were trying so hard to explain yourself? Maybe the conversation started small. One person felt hurt, disappointed, lonely, or overwhelmed. But within minutes, it turned into a mess of defensiveness, criticism, shutting down —... Read more
Cultural Misalignment in Relationships: When Conflict Is Actually Culture
The first time my husband, then boyfriend, came to visit my family, I had to sit him down and warn him that my family might be “a lot.” I briefed him that there would be kisses and hugs, even though it was their first time meeting him. I warned him... Read more
When Scrolling Makes You Spiral: Relationship OCD and Social Media
For many people, social media is a cornerstone of life. It’s a place people go to find out what drama is happening with their favorite celebrities, get life hacks, recipes, and inspiration from their favorite influencers, and learn who from their graduating class has just gotten engaged, married, or had... Read more