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.

Daring to Love: Interview with Tamsen Firestone

Watch Now: Daring to Love  Move Beyond Fear of Intimacy, Embrace Vulnerability, and Create Lasting... >>

Preserving Individuality to Strengthen Your Relationship

To maintain a successful relationship it is necessary that both people maintain their own individuality... >>

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... >>

Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships

As a therapist, I want to help survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, and abusive... >>

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 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,... >>