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Escaping Conflict “Groundhog Day”

in Blog February 2, 2017 2967 0 0

My three-year-old is super excited about Valentine’s Day — mostly because she knows that there’s going to be a party at preschool and that we’re going to make cupcakes to share with her friends. Tonight as I was getting...

Resolution Revolution

in Blog January 4, 2017 2661 0 0

Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to start off our 2017 blog series by sharing with you some thoughts about a powerful way to use your New Year’s Resolutions for the benefit of your relationship. It’s always so interesting to me...

Bipartisan marriage? Tips for leaving the fighting to the politicians

in Blog October 26, 2016 2071 0 0

What happens when you share a bed with the other side? This is the reality for 30 percent of married couples. Here are some tips for brokering a peace deal at home Continue reading...

Accepting “Good Enough”

in Blog September 28, 2016 2213 0 0

Couple’s Counseling Bethesda, MD Many us of in this day and age have some, shall we say, “perfectionist” tendencies. It’s perfectly normal to feel as though you’re not doing enough in a fast-paced and competitive world. We want...

Let’s Take it From the Top

in Blog September 4, 2016 2207 0 0

Couples Therapy Bethesda, MD One of the most frequent concerns I hear from couples seeking therapy is that they are unable to effectively communicate with their spouse or partner without the conversation devolving into an unproductive argument...

Savoring Summer with the “3 Rs”

in Blog July 26, 2016 2389 0 0

As July draws to a close, it can be difficult to see past the blazing sun, unbearable humidity, heat waves, and sunscreen as you race from work to soccer practices, swimming lessons, day camp activities, and play dates. Summer obligations can...

8 things your premarital therapist wants you to know

in Blog April 28, 2016 2037 0 0

1. Going to therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. “It’s not a good sign if we need to go to counseling before we get married!” I hear this phrase a lot in popular culture, and it’s just dead wrong. … Continue reading →

How to Hear and Be Heard in Your Relationship

in Blog March 28, 2016 2336 0 0

One of the most common reasons for couples to come in to couples counseling in Potomac MD is to work on communication. Often one member of a couple will say, “He just doesn’t listen!” or think, “I know she heard me, but … Continue reading...

Don’t Be a Mind-Reader

in Blog March 3, 2016 3812 0 0

This post is the second in our series on Cognitive Distortions — problematic ways of thinking about relationships that lead to conflict, misunderstanding, and dysfunction. During couples counseling in Potomac MD, I see many of these types...

Emotional Labor and its Cost to Intimate Relationships

in Blog February 25, 2016 2835 0 0

In early February, I got married. A few days later, my new husband and I were re-playing the events of the day and talking about all the little details that made our wedding special. We applauded ourselves for sharing the … Continue...

Don’t Take it Personally

in Blog February 4, 2016 2893 0 0

From time to time, you’ve probably seen some posts from me on the topic of marriage counseling in Rockville MD regarding Cognitive Distortions: irrational thought patterns that get in the way of healthy self-talk and communication in...

A Healthy Approach to Valentine’s Day

in Blog February 5, 2015 2656 0 0

Our couples’ counselors in MD are well aware: it’s February, and that means we’re fast approaching Valentine’s Day — Cupid’s big day out and, believe it or not, a source of stress for many in couple...