Are you really connecting with your loved ones? Many of us like to believe we are present and engaged in our relationships, but sometimes we need to pause and ask ourselves: are we fooling ourselves? Here is an example that stood out in my mind. We went out to a beautiful steakhouse for dinner. As we ...
You may or may not have heard of ghosting. In case you aren’t aware of the term, it is when someone cuts you off for no reason. This term came about from the dating apps. After connecting with someone they just stop responding out of the clear blue. When this occurs you have no idea ...
One of the main reasons couples come to therapy is due to challenges with communication. Often times one or both partners will blame the other one for the problems. However, conflict doesn’t occur in a vacuum and it takes two. The issue doesn’t lie with either partner; it’s the dynamic between the two of them ...
Conversation disruptions can occur in many different ways. When this happens it prevents us from communicating effectively. Some of these things may seem minor, but others can be offensive or rude. Perhaps you are doing some of these things, or perhaps you know someone who does. I don’t think any of us want to offend ...
Do you and your partner get in to the same argument over and over? No matter how much you try to avoid it, you find yourself back in the same trap. Or perhaps there is a certain topic that you tend to avoid, as you know it will lead to conflict. Obviously, neither of these ...
Have you taken stock of your relationship lately? Do you feel that the two of you emotionally connect? Or do you feel that you are just coasting with your partner? Perhaps your relationship has lost its spark. If so, don’t worry; there are many things you can do to get that spark back. Honeymoon phase ...
Do feel like you are perfectly clear in your communication, yet your partner does not seem to get it? Do you have a difficult time sharing your vulnerability? Or perhaps you have given obvious hints, yet are afraid to really show yourself and share your feelings. By hiding who you really are, it prevents you ...
Are there things you put up with in your relationship that you shouldn’t? If so you might be in a toxic relationship. How do you know if your relationship is healthy vs. toxic? In the therapy world we refer to healthy aspects of a relationship as green flags, and unhealthy behaviors as red flags. If ...
Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows that it takes effort to keep the passion alive in your relationship. When we first get into a relationship and fall in love just about everything our partner does is a turn on. We can’t wait to be in their arms again. As you get to ...
The emotional connection in a relationship is critical. The connection is what binds you together. Typically when people meet their partner, one thing they say is that it was so easy to talk to each other. They could talk for hours and hours. This connection helps you fall in love. After years of being together, ...
