As a couple, did you know that you’re not required to do nice things for each other? Did you know you don’t have to want to do those things? It’s true. That’s why anything you or your partner do for each other is a gift. While many of my clients give me the side-eye when…
“The things I do for the family are barely noticed, but I’m quickly called out for every slip-up. Nothing I do seems good enough.” “Spending time together seems to be at the very bottom of the priority list. I know our lives are jam-packed, but sometimes I feel so alone.” I heard these comments from…
There is a lip when it comes to having sexual intercourse and making love. Having sex can happen to anybody, but you need to have a different kind of relationship in order to make love to each other. Making love is a very intimate process as compared to having sex where no intimacy is required,…
It’s not always easy to find love. We’ve all been there. You’re single, you’re lonely, and you can’t find love anywhere! Sometimes, it feels like everyone else has already found someone and you’re still waiting for your chance at happiness. If this sounds like you, then it might be time to take a good hard…
How long does it take to fall in love with someone? It turns out the answer is complicated. Many factors influence a person’s ability to love. This includes the type of relationship they want and how they view their past relationships and current feelings. Some people can fall in love faster while others need more…
There are several things that you can look for to determine if an attraction is present. Attraction is something that is natural and there are various ways for this to be detected if it is present. It can also be mutual and it is best when this happens. There are many things that can be…
Putting your dedication to the test In addition to being a vital element of adolescent sexual development, crushes occur regularly in adulthood as well. Crushes are more common among adults who are in committed relationships. Adult crushes allow us to assess the strength of our connection to our spouse. According to Lucia O’Sullivan, a psychologist…
Co-authored with Erin Dierickx LMFTA Infidelity impacts roughly 1 in 3 couples in the United States alone (Spring, 2020). Western media often depicts affairs as taboo and morally egregious, typically incurring societal scorn. However, this social phenomenon is culturally influenced, whereas international couples may view and respond to infidelity differently. Although non-Western cultures may face…
Your child arrives. Nothing is more precious or magical than the human being you are about to nurture and guide through their life. You love your child. Raising this human being brings you boundless joy, personal growth, and fulfillment. And then the “honeymoon” ends. This little person is crying all night as an infant, constantly…
“We used to be intimate all the time. I don’t know what happened.” I hear this a lot from the couples I work with. Their relationship started out so passionate and romantic. Now, years later, they find intimacy lacking, and they are not sure why. Is the Honeymoon Over? Part of the reason is what…
