There’s a weekly ritual I suggest any time your relationship feels stale, passionless or fraught with negative tension. It’s a ritual that has saved countless partnerships, bringing marriages back from the brink of destruction. I basically guarantee that it will lead to more intimacy, more laughs, more connection and a renewed respect for one another. But the nature of this …
Most of our partners have behaviors we struggle with. If you occasionally find your partner annoying, don’t worry – you’re human. But sometimes, these issues escalate. We feel really helpless and angry and resentful with the other person. We might even begin to question the relationship entirely. Generally, this is around the time that we cart ourselves off to couples …
When you think of the word “Entitlement”, what comes to mind? It’s probably negative. You might think of it in a pejorative sense, like “that entitled jerk just walked in demanding a free refill on his coffee. We don’t do that here!” But I’m here to tell you that entitlement can be a good thing. And no matter what your …
It’s a more common question than you think – How does sleep influence our relationships? The truth is, it does. Sleep is an essential foundation of mental, emotional and physical health. And when you’re sleeping with someone else, their routines impact you (and vice versa). Sleep quality gets compromised easily, but it eventually comes back to bite you in the …
I often get asked: “How do I prevent myself from taking on my partner’s feelings? And how do I make sure they’re not taking on mine?” This is a really important question. It gets to the heart of what relationships are all about…and what we should avoid in order to make sure we achieve balance with the other person. The …
All relationships have their fair share of arguments, and they present opportunities for growth and deeper connection. Some fights are specific to you and your partner-but some are timeless classics that most (if not all) partnerships have. In my work with couples, I have identified the most common four fights most people are consistently having and some solutions to figuring …
In my work with couples, I help them create thriving relationships. A thriving relationship is a strong connection and an unshakeable bond. I encourage you to make thriving relationships your ultimate goal, and it’s possible for you! These 15 elements are key markers I have seen in healthy relationships. In unhealthy relationships, at least one of these key elements is …
I call it the one-year malay; other people call it the end of the honeymoon phase. Whatever you call it, here’s how to avoid ruining a perfectly good relationship. There’s this thing that happens in relationships. It’s real, and it’s unavoidable. About 1-2 years into your relationship, the honeymoon phase is over. Is this normal? Sure! This is when the …
If your relationship is damaged, here’s how to come back better than before… Trust sounds simple, but it’s not. If someone has broken your trust, it can feel like you should write them off entirely. Worse still, every insecurity or doubt you have about your own worthiness comes to light when someone disrespects us. If your relationship feels shattered, please know that it …
It often feels like there’s a discrepancy between freedom and security—especially regarding relationships. Oftentimes, I’ll find that my clients feel trapped in their monogamous relationship. They feel there is a societal culture that has made this decision of monogamy for them, and they wonder if they actually want to be on their own, to be more free and independent. Conversely, …
