relationship issues

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 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... >>

How to Build Healthy Relationships

Ever wish you could laugh and talk more easily with others? When you try to... >>

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 Fantasy Bond in Couple Relationships

By the time they reach adulthood, most people have solidified their defenses and exist in... >>

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Partner

It’s perfectly normal to have times when you feel more or less in love with... >>

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... >>

Healing from Attachment Issues

The attachment patterns we experienced as children impact us in powerful ways throughout our lives.... >>

Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships

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