Dear Therapist, I'm currently in couples therapy with my partner—let's call him Frank. Recently, I found an article that I thought could really help us manage our shared responsibilities at home. The mental load is taking a toll on me, and the issue has become a real...
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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...
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...
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...
Overcoming Intimacy Issues: Strengthen Your Relationship with These Proven Strategies
Like many other facets of a long-term relationship or marriage, intimacy can ebb and flow. Truth be told, roughly 40% of married couples reported experiencing some type of sexual problem ("Marriage and Family Review," 2016). While intimacy issues understandably feel...
3 Ways to Balance Your Kids’ Sports and Your Marriage
Do you and your partner find yourselves in a delicate balancing act? You hit the ground running on Monday and don't stop until Sunday just to restock at the grocery store, throw the eighth load of laundry in the washing machine, and start all over again the next day....
How to Win and Lose a Perspective Battle With Your Spouse
Have you ever engaged in a perspective battle with your partner? These types of conflicts are very common among couples. When couples are in a perspective battle, they aren’t listening to understand each other, rather, they are listening only to defend their point of...
How Will You Bring Back Fun Into Your Relationship?
Many couples enter into therapy desperately wanting to reconnect with their partner. One complaint we hear often is, “We just don’t have fun together anymore!” For many relationships, fun couples activities can get put on the back-burner pretty quickly for a multitude...