Date Nights and What’s Most Important in a Relationship
What is a date night? A date night is when a couple plans to spend time together. They do things that help them connect, talk, and be close. It is an opportunity for couples to…
When to Leave an Abusive Marriage: A Parent’s Guide to Safety
Surviving domestic abuse goes beyond simply spotting red flags – it’s about protecting your children’s future and breaking the cycle of trauma. Every day you take action is a day closer to freedom. This guide…
Life Coach or Life Companion?
by Heide Rodrizuez-Ubinas Life Coaching Your Marriage… Is it a Virtue? More than a decade ago, my mentor told me: “Admiration is the most important element in love.” Years later, I learned about Dr. Gottman’s…
When Your Partner Avoids Conflict – A Guide to Understanding
My girlfriend avoids conflict at all costs, how can I make her feel safe enough to embrace our problems for what they are? The Hidden Dynamics of Avoiding Conflict Your situation touches on a common…
Common Relationship Problems that Lead to Unhappy Marriages
revised: 9/26/2023 Relationship problems are an inevitable part of married life. Trust issues, sexual problems, or a lack of communication happen occasionally and aren’t red flags on their own. The difference is the extent to…
“You don’t want me.” “Yes I do.” The Waiting Game: When She Wants Sex More Than He Does
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A woman wants sex more than her male partner—and everyone acts like a UFO just landed in the backyard. She’s confused. He’s confused. Nobody’s naked. And yet, there’s…
Ashley Madison, Digital Betrayal & the Real Reasons We Cheat
Yes, You Should Still Tell Her- Even if Ashley Madison Was a Decade Ago When the Ashley Madison hack made headlines in 2015, millions of spouses were forced to confront a hidden reality: infidelity doesn’t…
What to Look for in a Marriage Counselor…5 Essential Qualities
Here are the five qualities to look for in a marriage counselor: In a decade, a marriage counselor will be like a doctor or dentist today. Hi, I’m Dr. Kathy McMahon, and I’ve trained marriage…
Male Midlife Crisis…the Men…and the Women Who Love Them
Every day, at Couples Therapy Inc., we help men come to grips with a restlessness inside that threatens to destroy their marriage. It’s a special kind of couples therapy, which demands that each spouse…
Another Fight About Nothing: What “Stupid Fights” Really Mean
Here is a classic fight about absolutely nothing. Amidst the mundane setting of a supermarket, a seemingly trivial exchange between a couple unfolds into a cascade of negative emotions. Their conversation about vegetables isn’t really…
Cinema Therapy for Couples: What Is It and How Does It Help?
Looking to strengthen your relationship in a way that’s both enjoyable and effective? Cinema therapy might be exactly what you need. This engaging approach uses the power of movies to help couples grow closer, communicate…
Negative Sentiment Override: Why it all feels so Hopeless
Negative sentiment override (NSO) refers to a state in a relationship where negative emotions and perceptions outweigh a partner’s positive perspective. Positive sentiment override (PSO) is just the opposite. Here, a partner making a negative…
Marriage in the Movies: Boyhood
Ever wondered what happens to families after divorce? Through the movie “Boyhood,” we get to watch one family’s journey unfold over 12 real years of filming. This piece takes a warm, honest look at the…
Emotional Distance in Marriage: Can it Be Helped?
Emotional distance in marriage can often be bridged through intentional efforts like scheduled quality time, vulnerable communication, and seeking to understand your partner’s emotional needs and love language. Professional help from a marriage counselor can…
Relationship Advice for International Couples
Often, international couples (expatriates or couples in a long-distance relationship) see difference and novelty as stressors in their marriage; this doesn’t have to be the case. My six big pieces of relationship advice include learning the other’s language,…
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