This Psychology Today Blog post has put Couples Therapy in perspective for me. As a therapist, I forgot how vulnerable and worrisome it is to be in front of a Therapist. The good news is that all the myths surrounding Couples therapy do not have to end in the wrong note. Researchers have also found […]
Senior Dating: 4 Tips to Finding Your Silver Mojo
Dating. It’s not easy at any age, but it can be downright tough for those in the 60+ category. The world has most likely changed significantly since the last time you may have dated. You yourself have also changed. Love, loss, careers, raising a family, etc. have all impacted who you are and how you […]
Feeling Disconnected? Here are 3 Ways to Reconnect
Thanks to Hollywood, many couples have been led to believe the secret to reconnecting and rekindling the passion is through a Caribbean cruise, sports cars, or jewelry. But the reality is, once there’s a disconnect between partners, gifts and vacations simply won’t cut it. It may seem counterintuitive, but love is mended not through grandiose […]
A Secret to a Happy Marriage
Marriage is the union of two unique individuals that have committed to each other to harvest their love and admiration into a secure connection that is empowering for each other. Well, at least that is what it should be. Ideally, couples establish a safe relationship that allows room for disagreements and conflict and for each […]
Respectful Ways to End a Contentious Conversation
One thing we all have in common is that we don’t always agree with one another. Over time we’ve come to accept that there are times when we must respectfully disagree with someone and move forward. Unfortunately, it’s become increasingly difficult to agree to disagree in today’s divided America. Television and social media reflect the […]
Parenting Plan: What Is It & What Should Be Included
Divorce is painful for everyone involved. If you’re a parent going through a divorce, your biggest worry is probably how the kids will cope and how to make life as easy as possible for them after the divorce. Ending your marriage does not mean you stop parenting your kids. However, things are definitely going to […]
Happily Married with Children
Ever since I was young, I knew that my life included children. I did not know how it was going to be or with whom, but I knew one day I would be called, Mom. Fast-forward, 20 plus years, and I still feel the same way. The only difference is that I am now married and have children. But […]
4 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other and you’ve grown apart. Or maybe you do little else than argue these days. All relationships go through their ups and downs. No matter the good intentions […]
“Who Wears the Pants?” Advice for Balancing the Power in Your Relationship
When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most often in control of the relationship. “Wearing the Pants” […]
4 Essential Relationship Elements of a Lasting Love
When we’re young, we’re taught how to share and play well with others. Somehow as adults, these early lessons don’t always translate into building and maintaining loving relationships. But, it’s never too late to learn new life skills, and creating healthy relationships is one of the best skills you can have. The following are the […]
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