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.
How to Be Vulnerable to Love
Being vulnerable is a popular topic of conversation these days. In fact, at this time,... >>
Five Things You Can Do Today to Feel Closer to Your Partner
Relationships are full of ups and downs, but they can also have long lulls in... >>
Human Rights Violations in Personal Relationships
When protection of the state or political system takes precedence over the individual, the needs... >>
Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love?
The short answer is: yes! Hating yourself puts you directly at odds with someone who... >>
The Secret to Staying Close to Your Partner
In the intimate quarters of a romantic relationship, the reactivity between couples can be electric,... >>
How to Stop Fighting and Feel Close Again
Why is it that we fight the most with those we love the most? Is... >>
How to Deal with Rejection
Rejection is an almost unavoidable aspect of being human. No one has ever succeeded in... >>
Are You Creating Your Own Nightmare in Your Relationship?
A few years ago, I was talking to my friend and colleague Dr. Daniel Siegel,... >>
How Your Critical Inner Voice Gets in the Way of Love
There’s a nasty defense mechanism that undermines and sabotages your efforts to have love in... >>
What Is Your Role in Your Relationship?
Conflict between a couple can often feel convoluted and layered in ways that are hard... >>