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...
Dear Therapist, My husband and I have been married for 24 years and are now realizing just how far our relationship has drifted. We recently sent our youngest child off to college, so we’ve become hyper-aware of how distant we've grown. I’ve always been raised to...
When you are in a relationship, every interaction holds the potential to deepen connection or create distance. This is true for even the most seemingly ordinary moments with your partner—whether you ask them to go for a walk, listen to a new song, or reach out to hold...
“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” – Brené Brown I sit in my chair facing Marcy and Lou*, the couple I’ve been seeing for a few months. They came for counseling after Lou...
Is your relationship a little stuck in the day-to-day to-dos? Do you find your conversations with your partner only focus on the to-do list? Did you pay the water bill? Can you take the dog to the groomer tomorrow? Does the car need an oil change? Connecting with your...