In the past few years, many couples therapists have begun to offer multiple modalities ranging fromweekly 1-2 hours of couples therapy, “intensive” or “marathon” couples therapy, and weekend couples retreats. We’ll explore the benefits of each type and the differences between them. Weekly Couples Therapy This modality is best suited for individual therapy and for…
Small things often. If you follow The Gottman Institute, you’ve heard this and hopefully committed it to memory. Although grand gestures are nice, the particles of your day-to-day interactions maintain positive feelings and regard for the ones you love. The Gottmans taught us that bids are the building blocks of healthy relationships. They are those…
Food has always had the capacity to bring me joy. Even in Auschwitz, barely existing on the prison regimen of thin broth and crusts of bread, we prepared feasts in our minds, arguing over how much caraway goes into the best rye bread, how much paprika in Hungarian paprikash, praising the ingredients and choreographing the…
If the term unfiltered slapped on the front of a food label leads you to assume it’s healthier, you’re not the only one. And at times this may even be true; take fruit juice, for example. Fresh-squeezed juice generally has more fiber and no added sugar, making it a healthier option. As much as this concept may…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 2, 2022 — 10:30 AM When wintertime rolls around, many people reach for a vitamin D supplement to balance out the increased time spent indoors. While we highly suggest…
Have you ever tried to pull on skintight clothing right after applying body lotion? Allow us to summarize the experience, in case you’re unfamiliar: You try to step into your garment only to find the fabric sticking to every inch of your body, thanks to the tacky residue your moisturizer left behind. If you’re not…
You met someone you like, and you’ve gone out a few times. You always have a great time and might even look forward to seeing them again. But you find yourself wondering, “Are we in a relationship or just dating?” That’s an entirely fair and normal question to ask, even if figuring out the answer…
Do you believe in soulmates? Humans have wrestled with this question for millennia. Some people believe that each of us has another soul we are destined to love. Others believe that everything is random and that love is a choice. Those who believe in soulmates think these people are connected spiritually and have special soulmate…
In this video, I’ll be busting that urban myth that dating in your 40s can’t be better than dating in your 20s! You’ll learn the three key reasons why dating in your 40s as an older woman is more empowering than dating as a younger woman. Carry these with you as you get on out…
Are you a yes-person? Do you find yourself in a perpetual state of trying to make good on commitments you made and coming up short (but not for lack of want or trying!) Commitments you made when you thought you’d have enough time. Commitments you made without thinking about the time required. Tell me, does…
