Do You Really Need Another Article about Surviving COVID-19?

I am seeing my client couples online during Sheltering in Place due to COVID-19. I am finding that we are all experiencing increased stress, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed, irritable, depressed and angry.
Are you best friends?

Is your Spouse your Best Friend? Is that Important?

Are you one another’s best friend? Something about this concept gives me pause. I’m not convinced that it’s all that necessary, or possible, for a spouse to also be a best friend.

Curious How To Get The Most Out Of Therapy? Starting At The Right Time Is Key

Understanding where you are on the spectrum of readiness for therapy helps you get the most out of your sessions.

Sometimes I Feel Like a Dinosaur

In the technological dinosaur days, I used to tell couples to set their alarms ten minutes early each morning and spend some time cuddling.

Why Do We Fight Even Though We Love Each Other?

Why are we fighting is a question that couples ask me in therapy. Of course, they also want to learn how to stop fighting, but this question of why remains a pesky one.
Remove Criticism to Improve your Relasionship

How to Remove Criticism to Improve Your Most Important Relationship

Common advice is to eliminate negativity in communication. This is a hard thing to do, but is vitally important. Let's take a look at why it's essential to remove criticism and what to do instead.
Is your marriage marginal at best?

Is Your Marriage Marginal at Best?

Last week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by a reporter…
The 6 Best Pieces of Marriage Advice to Write in a Card

The 6 Best Pieces of Marriage Advice to Write in a Card

For when merely signing your name feels all wrong, here are six best pieces of marriage advice to write in the wedding card.
Could Separation Save your Marriage

Separation--Could it Save Your Marriage?

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Perhaps the love and connection between you and your spouse feels dead. Maybe you can't stop the fighting. A separation might feel like the only way to save yourselves.
How to tell if your couples counseling is helping

How Can you Tell if Your Couples Therapy is Helping?

There are so many therapists to choose from! At last, you pick someone, drag yourself and your partner to the office and get started.