Relationship Problems
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.
Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love?
How your negative self-image puts you at odds with your lover. When we first fall... >>
Do You or Your Partner Have an Avoidant Attachment Pattern?
A while back when recording a podcast, my team at PsychAlive and I asked a... >>
How to Stop Feeling Triggered by Your Partner
In my last blog, I wrote about some of the psychological reasons we get triggered... >>
Why Do We Trigger Each Other in Close Relationships?
3 important factors to help you understand why you’re triggered by your partner What is... >>
Why Do We Keep Ending Up in the Same Kinds of Relationships? The Answer Lies in Our Attachment Styles
As I observe my single friends and family members navigating the dating world and looking... >>
You May Be Wrong About Your Attachment Pattern
One of the most profound influences on the way we behave in relationships is our... >>
Why You Pick Fights with Your Partner… and How to Stop
“I love you, so why do we fight so much?” This quandary is one that... >>
The Key to Healthy Communication
The other night at dinner, a man asked, “What do you suggest my girlfriend and... >>
3 Principles to Keep Love Alive
August is National Romance Awareness Month, and I am well aware that there are a... >>
Getting the Love You Want
Breaking patterns to achieve better relationships Two questions I’ve heard frequently in my 30-plus years... >>