

Cultivating Emotional Security in Your Relationship
Emotional intimacy is the glue that holds a long-term, healthy relationship together. Without feeling safe and secure in what you share...


Should You Stay or Leave a Non-Committed Relationship?Â
Modern dating can be confusing, and it’s not uncommon to find yourself seeking a committed relationship while being stuck in a...


6 Reasons Men Stay in Unhealthy Relationships
Men can become trapped in unhealthy relationships just as easily as women, but they may stay longer. This tendency often stems from men’s...


The 3 Hidden Burdens Draining Women in Relationships
I was shocked when I read a recent report stating that 70% of all divorces in the U.S. are initiated by women. In marriages where the...


When Love Turns to Control: 5 Subtle Signs You Shouldn’t IgnoreÂ
If you've ever felt uneasy after a conversation with your partner—like something about their response wasn’t quite right, or it left you...


Can Cheaters Change?
Discovering that your partner cheated, or perhaps realizing you've cheated on your partner, can be profoundly distressing. The old adage...


Yes, Both Men And Women Require Reassurance In Intimate Relationships
When considering reassurance in relationships, the focus is often on women seeking support from their partners. Typically, feeling...


Understanding When and How Celibacy May Strengthen Relationships
You may have come across posts discussing the choice to abstain from sexual activity, commonly referred to as celibacy, as a means to...


How to Support a Partner with Low Self-Esteem
It is not uncommon to get to know someone, fall in love with them, and after some time together, begin noticing qualities indicative of...


The Cautionary Tale of Opposite-Sex Friendships in Relationships
If you're in therapy or have discussed your relationship with a couples' therapist, you may have observed that when the topic of...