Relationships

Why Couples Lose the Spark: Dr. Lisa Firestone on the Fantasy Bond [Video]

In this lively interview with Sean Kim on the Growth Minds Podcast, Dr. Lisa Firestone... >>

Never Get Blindsided Again

How to Spot Hidden Signs of Trouble People often enter therapy when their relationship is... >>

How to Stay in Love: Advice for Couples Getting Married

Wishes for the newly wed: A psychologist’s guide to lasting love. Last month I went... >>

How to Stop Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship

“Even though we are together, I still feel alone.” “Being alone is bearable; loneliness while... >>

3 Practical Ways to Turn Difficult Conversations into Healthy Connection

How many times have you avoided a subject that feels awkward, glossed over a point... >>

Expectation vs. Reality: Finding Joy in Your Actual Valentine’s Day

In February, we are compelled to turn our attention to love. Romantic cards and flowers... >>

The Yellow Brick Road from Anxious to Secure

How Your Favorite Movie Characters Can Heal Relationship Patterns

Why You Overreact in Relationships: Understanding Your Nervous System and Emotional Triggers

Jacki sat in her haphazardly parked car a few blocks from her house, seething after... >>

Why Is Honesty So Important in a Relationship?

When we talk about honesty in relationships, our mind often goes straight to deception. We... >>

A Powerful Way To Stop Projecting Onto Your Partner

Most of the time, when I write about couples, I focus on steps individuals can... >>