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...
Have you ever felt self-conscious about your attraction to someone other than your partner? Romantic or physical attraction towards others can feel threatening to a committed, monogamous relationship. Many partners feel guilty, confused, or afraid that even mentioning...
How do you manage your feelings? Are emotions helpful or unnecessary? Are there some emotions that are okay to express while others are not? How did the family you were raised in handle emotions—anger, sadness, joy, disgust, and worry? As couples therapists, these are...