When couples are overwhelmed by conflict, reactivity, or day-to-day disconnection, they often long for tools—concrete ways to stop the fighting, improve communication, and feel like teammates again. That’s where Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for couples enters…
Some couples come to therapy wanting quick tips. Others come because something deeper is stirring—something harder to name. If you’re not just fighting about what’s on the surface, but starting to wonder what’s under it……
At some point, every couple hits a wall. You’re arguing about the dishes… again. Or maybe you’re not arguing at all anymore—just coexisting like two ships passing in the night. You love each other, but…
Do men and women experience and express anger differently, especially in their closest relationships? As a clinical psychologist, I’ve worked with many couples struggling with ineffective or hurtful ways of dealing with conflict and intense…
Different Sex Drives in Marriage, for most couples, reminds me of this joke: Two guys are walking out of a restaurant, and one turns to the other, and in a complaining voice says: “The food…
Introduction: Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a heated argument with your partner, only to be bombarded by a barrage of seemingly unrelated complaints? This phenomenon, known as “Kitchen Sinking,” can quickly…
The Secret Weapon of Happy Couples: How to Repair Fights Before They Go Too Far Every couple fights. It’s not the conflict itself that breaks relationships—it’s what you do during and after the fight that…
Relationships are a beautiful yet complex aspect of life, and even the strongest couples face challenges. When communication breaks down, trust is broken, or external stressors take their toll, couples therapy can be a powerful…
Dear Dr. K, I love my girlfriend and don’t want to hurt her, but she keeps telling me to be “rougher” in bed. When I try, she either gets mad… or laughs. What am I…
It was over 12 years ago, and a couple I worked with only wanted to spend one day with me. It was just long enough for me to give them an extensive assessment and feedback….
Let’s be honest – developing emotional intimacy in your relationships is hard work on the best of days. But throw in economic pressures, political divisiveness, and the relentless barrage of negative news? It’s like trying…
Are You Ready to Transform Your Relationship? Learn How to Prepare Let’s be honest – knowing how to prepare for marriage counseling can make all the difference between wasting time and money or actually creating…
Have you ever noticed how we only call plumbers when there’s a crisis? The toilet is overflowing, the shower won’t drain, or worse—sewage is backing up into your beautiful home. By that point, it’s too…
When you thought it couldn’t get this bad… 1. You Deserve to Be Happy When people are in individual therapy, and they share their marital unhappiness, they are sometimes told: “You deserve to be happy…”…
“My boyfriend and I have been together for a year. We plan to get married. But a big hurdle is different religions. He promised he was ok with my religion, and now he’s not. We…
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