Relationship Advice

So many couples find themselves asking: what went wrong in our relationship? Answering this question often means looking inward. By gaining a better understanding of ourselves, why we choose the partners we do and what dynamics from our past are influencing our present choices and behaviors, we can learn healthier ways of selecting and relating to a romantic partner.

Accepting “Good Enough” Friends and Partners

It’s pretty much to be expected that the people who matter most to us also... >>

Advice From a Mother of the Bride

My daughter was married last month, which, in sitting down to write this blog, made... >>

Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World

Real-World Romance for Real-Life Partners Last month, I finished revising and updating The Fantasy Bond... >>

Why We Should Stop Treating Love Like a “Pie”

I recently read a famous short story by Amy Bloom about an adult woman at... >>

Are You Swiping Right on Your Attachment Style?

How your attachment style may be sabotaging your finding love. Over the years, I have... >>

How Focusing on the Bigger Picture Can Help Your Relationship

Every relationship has its ups and downs. For many couples, these dips can occur on... >>

Has Your Relationship Become Off Balance?

Understanding the fantasy bond to get your relationship back on track. Many of us are... >>

Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness

Why you shouldn’t over-rely on your partner to make you happy. When we’re single, we’re... >>

Being Vulnerable to Love

3 suggestions to help you be vulnerable. Being vulnerable is a popular topic of conversation... >>

Do You Provoke Your Partner?

5 habits you may not realize are creating conflict in your relationship. I often tell... >>