Relationship Tips
REACH Forgiveness: How to Heal After Betrayal
Betrayal in a marriage is one of the most challenging experiences a couple can face. It can shatter trust, leave emotional scars, and make it difficult to move forward. Although infidelity is one of the most common types of betrayal, there are many other ways that...
Date Night Rut? Take This Quiz for Your Ideal Date Night
"Just go on a date," they say. Date nights are frequently touted as the key to strengthening romantic relationships. And it is true— research shows that married couples who go on regular date nights "enjoy better communication, sex, and commitment." While date nights...
Your Relationship Is Not a Rom-Com: Avoid These Toxic Stereotypes
"You complete me." "Love means never having to say you're sorry." "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." While these rom-com quotes are iconic in film, their messages and subsequent toxic themes often deprioritize individuality,...
8 Trusted Resources That Will Help You Navigate Divorce
You and your partner have arrived at the difficult decision to end your marriage. Divorce was undoubtedly a challenging choice to make. You may have gone through months of couples therapy or tried discernment counseling to determine the best path for your relationship...
How to Deal with Sleep Deprivation in Your Relationship
Do you find yourself sneaking naps during your lunch break? Perhaps you find yourself regularly depending on coffee or some other source of caffeine to make it through your day? Whether you are sleep-deprived from having a young family, poor sleeping habits causing...
Sexuality, Stigmas, and Satisfaction: 8 Questions with Sexologist Liz Mallers
While you can find insinuations and conversations about sex in countless adult TV shows, movies, and songs, how comfortable are you talking about sex with your partner? Even in long-term romantic relationships, partners report only knowing 62% of what their partners...
The Timeout: The Best Tool to Resolve a Fight With Your Partner
In the heat of a fight or an argument, emotions can flare up, making it challenging to maintain a constructive dialogue. As a therapist, we often see how conflicts escalate when people become overwhelmed by their emotions. Even though every couple argues, a fight can...
Why Every Man Needs to Improve Their EQ: An Interview With Life Coach James Traub
Although a significant part of society embraces emotional expression, some still believe men should embody stoicism and suppress their emotions. However, research shows that developing EQ (emotional intelligence) is crucial for self-awareness and building healthier...
Do You Need Couples Therapy? Take This 5-Minute Quiz
Are you and your partner contemplating couples therapy but unsure if it's the right choice for you? Do you feel like your marriage could be even better than it currently is? Every relationship is unique and there are different reasons for seeking couples therapy....
4 Steps for a Successful Dry January
You just packed away the lights, the decorations, and the wrapping paper — the holiday season has officially come to a close. As the calendar flipped to January, you may be dedicating some time to take a fresh look at your health, whether emotional, physical, or...