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Ask A Therapist: How Do I Actually Notice and Stop The Four Horsemen in Real Life?
Dear Therapist, I’ve been reading about the Four Horsemen from The Gottman Method, and I really want to improve how I show up in my relationship. But honestly, it’s hard to catch myself in the moment. Sometimes it feels like I only realize I was critical or defensive after the fact.... Read more
What is AuDHD? Navigating ADHD and Autism in your relationship
AuDHD is the experience of having both Autism and ADHD—and it's more common than you might think. For many couples, this dual neurotype can bring both strengths and challenges to a relationship, including emotional dysregulation, executive functioning struggles, and communication differences. With curiosity and support, partners can create a deeper... Read more
Is AI replacing your partner? How triangulation affects your relationship
Communication isn’t always easy in relationships, especially when emotions run high. Many couples struggle to express their true feelings directly to each other, fearing conflict, rejection, or simply not knowing how to put their emotions into words. Instead of turning toward their partner, many people turn to others—or even to AI... Read more
3 Strategies Every Couple Should Try to Reduce Stress in their Relationship
Let’s face it—stress is a universal experience that can infiltrate every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. Whether it’s work, parenting differences, or health concerns, stress is often an unavoidable part of daily life. But what exactly is stress, and how does it impact our relationships? In order to understand... Read more
Do You Need Discernment Counseling? Take This Quiz!
Are you feeling at a crossroads in your relationship with your husband? Or perhaps you and your wife have different goals for your partnership? Every relationship is unique, and couples often choose to stay together, separate, or seek couples therapy for various reasons. When a couple is unsure about the... Read more
Breaking the Silence: How to Spot and Overcome the Silent Treatment
Hearing someone say, “I’m giving them the silent treatment” brings up an array of emotions and memories. I feel anxious, recalling times when someone deliberately ignored me, and petty, remembering when I used silence to express frustration or “teach a lesson.” I also feel silly thinking about the ages I... Read more
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 how to... Read more
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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 that one of my... Read more
Healthy Boundaries, Happy Marriage: A Newlywed’s Guide to Navigating Family and Relationship Dynamics
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes boundaries that you learn to manage! I thought I was prepared for many of the nuances of married life. I knew that my now husband and I would be living together for the first time, and there would be differences in our lifestyles.... Read more