Many of the couples who sit on my couch have a few important things in common. Lots of them are long-established couples, having been together for many years. Almost all of them are leading busy lives — juggling their careers, family obligations, social lives, and trying to find a little “me time” amidst it all. […]
Read MoreBetrayal is a common topic of conversation in therapy because it is a deeply personal and often hurtful experience. Betrayal strips us from our power; yet, betrayal is part of most people’s lives. We both betray and are betrayed by others. The worst betrayals are the double ones–those that involve not only secrecy and lies […]
Read MoreI was rereading my seasonal blog post from this time last year to prepare for writing this, and I think a lot of the points still hold up: please check it out if you, like myself, are one of the many who find that trying to make the holidays 100 percent happy ends up making […]
Read MoreWe see couples who are fighting or disconnected. This affects their sex life. Decreased sexual interactions, decreased libido or no sex occurs. As couples work towards closeness, sometimes they also work on their sex lives. Below I are a few resources that I use with my clients. Not feeling close? Download the 36 questions app. […]
Read MoreFootball season is in full swing and, even though rooting for DC dooms me to disappointment every year, it is one of my favorite sports to watch. Effective football strategy often reveals intrapsychic and interpersonal insight which is just as applicable off the field. One of the best examples of this insight is in the […]
Read MoreThis month we have been seeing lots of premarital couples. These couples remind me of the excitement of planning a wedding and how much in love engaged couples are. It is heartwarming to see loving couples preparing for the wedding part of their marriage. The premarital assessment we use includesa personality inventory, and one of […]
Read MoreI am often reminded of how hard it was when my kids were little. Temper tantrums, time outs, crying, exhaustion, and lack of sleep made me quite miserable. Yet I love my kids. Sometimes marriage is similar. We misbehave, hurt or frustrate each other. We may feel uncared for, unloved, unwanted. Our partner may experience […]
Read MoreConflict and disagreements are inevitable occurrences in intimate relationships. While they are often viewed as problematic, it is important to note that they can actually serve as important fodder for growth and development for both partners individually and for the relationship as a whole. This only happens, however, when undertones of love and respect remain […]
Read MoreWhen my daughter was four, we got a pair of cute Minnie Mouse sunglasses in one of the Disney parks. Ten seconds later–I kid you not–she had lost them. We had crying, disappointment and lots of frustration. I love Disney but it is notorious for being a place where things get lost. As an example, […]
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