The best gift for you and your partner this holiday season
As the holidays draw near, offer the ultimate gift to your relationship – the path to lasting fulfillment and connection with your partner through our 7 Principles Couples Workshop.
Dispelling the Myths of Male Sexuality—Men Are Not Light Switches
Desire discrepancy, where partners experience different levels of sexual interest, is a common relational issue—and not one exclusive to women.
Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire: Unveiling the Different Paths to Intimacy
Whatever stresses or challenges lie ahead, you can learn to face intimacy and desire differences together.
Strengthening Your Relationship Through the Season's Challenges
Couples struggling with communication, crisis, or disconnection can find tailored support and lasting growth, online or in-person, this holiday season and beyond.
My Partner is a Narcissist: Decoding the Label and Finding Hope in Couples Therapy
It’s true that Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a complex clinical diagnosis. While some individuals do meet the criteria, many simply exhibit narcissistic traits without having a full-blown disorder and can certainly change for the better.
How often should we be having sex?
As a couples and sex therapist, this question echoes in my office more often than you'd think.
Strengthening Your Relationship Before Baby Arrives
The excitement of welcoming your first baby is an emotional whirlwind, but amidst all the joy, it’s essential to consider how this major life change can affect your relationship.
Resentment: The Silent Killer of Relationships
Resentment is like a slow-growing vine, wrapping around the heart of your relationship, choking out love and connection.
Navigating the Stormy Seas of Second Marriages: When Exes Become Uninvited Guests
Starting a second marriage is exciting, but the past can sometimes intrude in the form of a difficult ex. Whether it’s unpredictable behavior or unwillingness to let go, challenging ex-partners can strain your new relationship.
Navigating In-Law Challenges: Protecting Your Relationship
When you get married, you're not just marrying your partner, you’re also blending into a new family, and sometimes that comes with tension. From unsolicited advice to boundary-crossing, in-laws can unintentionally strain a relationship.
Celebrating Differences in Relationships
Research shows that we’re often drawn to partners who possess qualities that we admire but don’t have ourselves.
When Ideals Become the Enemy of Intimacy: The Hidden Dangers of Rigid Beauty Standards in Relationships
Have you ever felt pressured to meet certain beauty standards, either for yourself or your partner?
Flooded with Emotions? Learn to Take Effective Breaks
In this series, we’ll explore how to take effective breaks during conflicts.
Unlock a Thriving Relationship: 7 Principles Couples Workshop
Whether you are newly engaged, considering marriage or simply looking to deepen your connection, the Gottman Method 7 Principles Workshop is designed to help you navigate these challenges and build a lasting, fulfilling partnership.
Why "No" Always Means "No," Even in Relationships
Men and women have experienced unwanted sexual contact from a partner. This includes pressure, guilt-tripping, shaming, and even physical coercion. Sexual assault and rape can happen in relationships, and it's a violation of trust and consent, no matter how long you’ve been together.
Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Arguments
Toxic arguments are like a poison that seeps into every corner of a relationship, leaving behind pain and resentment
Navigating Separation: Prioritizing Your Children’s Well-Being
Let’s talk about how to navigate separation while prioritizing your children’s well-being. It’s challenging but entirely possible to create a positive co-parenting environment with the right strategies and support.
Is Boredom Inevitable in Long Term Relationships?
If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, it may be difficult to admit, but you might have felt bored at some point. It’s that feeling that the excitement is fading and the passion is dwindling, and perhaps even the fear that the "spark" is gone foreve
Best Practices for Couples Who Have Experienced a Trauma
Many couples face this question when navigating significant trauma.
Healing After Betrayal: When Words Become Weapons
The aftermath of betrayal can be devastating. When you find out your partner has cheated, it feels like the world has turned upside down.