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ApologiesCommunication skillsConflict and repairCouples therapy guideReconnectionThe Gottman Method

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
ADHDCommunication skillsNeurodivergence

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
Communication skillsIntimacyReconnection

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
Couples IntensiveIntimacyReconnectionWellness

Top 7 Romantic Couples Retreats in the USA and Beyond to Reconnect and Recharge

As my husband and I approached our one-year anniversary, we wanted to take a romantic vacation to reconnect and recharge. We explored couples retreats, beach getaways, mountain hideaways, and even a few international options, hoping to unplug from work and distractions and simply focus on each other. When a friend... Read more
Communication skillsConflict and repairCouples therapy guide

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
Communication skillsDiscernment counselingDivorceReconnection

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
ApologiesCommunication skillsConflict and repairParenting

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
InfidelityTrauma and healing

Full Disclosure vs. Staggered Disclosure: A Path to Healing Infidelity

“I thought I finally had the truth, but then I discovered something new…again. Even if it seems small compared to finding out my partner cheated, every new discovery knocks me back to square one. How can I trust them when I keep uncovering more? I want to believe it’s over,... Read more
Communication skillsConflict and repairCouples therapy guidePremarital counseling

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
Communication skillsConflict and repairCouples therapy workshopsIntimacyPremarital counselingThe Gottman Method

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