relationship problems
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 Anxious Attachment?
Relationships are very much about give and take. At their best, they are a back-and-forth... >>
How to Improve Relationships By Knowing Your Attachment Style
Our first relationships profoundly shape how we connect with others. A baby’s earliest lessons teach... >>
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... >>
The Fantasy Bond in Couple Relationships
By the time they reach adulthood, most people have solidified their defenses and exist in... >>
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 Stop Fighting and Feel Close Again
Why is it that we fight the most with those we love the most? Is... >>