Relationships
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... >>
Want a Better Relationship? Work on Collaborative Communication
Many people have only heard the term “collaborative communication” used in the context of company... >>
Why Are You Avoiding Intimacy?
There’s often a lot of mystery surrounding a budding relationship. When we first start dating... >>