Category Archives: Relationships

Dealing with Relationship Burnout

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy balance in a romantic relationship can be challenging. Relationship burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion and a decrease in physical intimacy, has become increasingly common among couples. This article delves into the complexities of experiencing relationship burnout, exploring its causes, signs, and effective strategies for rejuvenation. Understanding and addressing relationship burnout is vital for sustaining long-term…

The Top Sober Dating App in 2024

Ready to discover your “soberly ever after”? The dating game is changing, and sober dating apps are leading the way. With these platforms, there is no room for embarrassment or negative stigma, it’s all about finding people who can encourage and support your progress. This article navigates the nuances of sober dating, highlighting the standout…

Forming a Titan Pair: Life as a Modern Power Couple

Imagine two titans, each a force in their own right, their paths converging to form an unstoppable bond. This is the essence of a power couple: a symphony of strength, ambition, and mutual respect, harmonized into a formidable partnership. As we explore their journey, we uncover the distinct characteristics and dynamics that elevate their bond…

Building Healthy Habits for Toddlers: A parent’s guide

Understanding the importance of healthy habits in toddlerhood Toddlers are at a crucial stage of development, and establishing healthy habits during this time is essential for their overall well-being. By teaching your child healthy habits early on, you are setting them up for a lifetime of good health. Healthy habits such as eating nutritious foods,…

How to Manage a Toddler’s Challenging Behavior in Public

My two year old is going through a “phase”, you know the ones that all toddlers go through, that look a little like this…you want them to do one thing and they want to do another thing. Yes, you know where this story ends – with big emotions, a high dose of stress, and lots…

How to Navigate Culture and Values in Parenting

Cultural and religious differences can add an extra layer of complexity to this parenting challenge. You can navigate this complexity with effective communication skills and empathy. Adding an attitude of compromise, together with skills in compromise, you can create a harmonious parenting journey. Here are 5 questions to think about when you meet cross-cultural parenting…

8 Ways to Have Lower Conflict Conversations about Money

Conflict about finances is a major relationship stressor for many couples. In fact, money is one of the most common things couples argue about. Financial issues can take its toll on a relationship, and arguments about money are a leading cause of divorce. When couples fight over money, they tend to blame each other leading…

How Emotion Regulation Can Transform Your Conflict Cycle

When I meet with a new couple, I always ask: How do you self-soothe during and outside ofconflict? While some report having strategies for self soothing, many do not, and very few of mycouples report using any strategies during conflict discussions. When emotion regulation skillsaren’t used during conflict, many couples experience dysregulation. When we are…

Contemplating Starting Sex Therapy? Some Considerations…

Embarking on a journey into sex therapy is a step toward improving one of the most intimate and rewarding (yet often confusing and tricky!) aspects of human experience. As a psychotherapist specializing in relationships and sex, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many individuals, couples, and polycules through this transformative process. Here are some insights…

What Are We Fighting For?

They were perfectly matched in so many ways. She was a young lawyer (land use law) and so was he (media rights). They were both Midwest transplants to Seattle. They were busy and ambitious, and loved to pack their free time with new experiences. When they first met, they’d venture out someplace new every weekend.…