Last week, Stephanie sat in my office during her intensive individual meeting, tears streaming down her face as she described her husband’s reaction to her recent promotion opportunity. “He didn’t say ‘don’t take it,’” she…
As a marriage and family therapist, one of the most common challenges I witness is couples struggling to communicate effectively, especially when strong emotions are involved. Through couples therapy intensives, we create a unique opportunity…
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of blended families, spotlighting stepmothers. We’re about to challenge some long-held myths and explore eye-opening research. The Stepmother Stereotype: Time for a Reality Check Let’s face it: stepmothers…
I’ve seen my fair share of heated arguments and emotional meltdowns. They seem impossible to slow down or stop. But what if I told you that the key to calming down after a marital spat might be…
After thirty years of working with couples facing intimacy challenges, I’ve observed one consistent pattern: couples who can’t talk openly about sex often struggle with their intimate relationships. When couples don’t talk about sex explicitly,…
Last week in my office, a client broke down while describing the emotional neglect in her marriage. “Everything looks perfect on paper,” she said. “We don’t fight, we share the chores, we parent well together….
The Sleep-Relationship Connection In my years as a relationship counselor, I’ve witnessed many couples grappling with problems seemingly unconnected to their sleep habits. Yet, one of several recent studies has pointed to an intriguing link…
Over the years, I’ve encountered numerous relationship challenges in my work with couples. One particularly complex issue that often arises is displaced aggression when one partner redirects their frustrations onto people close to their significant…
Dear Dr. K, Why can’t I leave or tell him to leave. My husband lies, cheats and takes lots of money. He still sees his affair partner but denies it. What is wrong with me?…
When your partner refuses to attend couples therapy, it can feel like hitting a wall in your relationship. Let’s explore why someone might resist therapy and provide practical solutions to address their concerns. Whether your…
As a clinical psychologist specializing in couples therapy, I often see partners struggling with the balance between intimacy and independence. A fascinating new study by Hughes et al. (2024) sheds light on how our attachment…
Dear Dr. K, How do I go about getting my spouse to make steps to stop drinking and stop spending lots of money on alcohol? For example what do I start saying and what do…
Dear Dr. K, We are 3 months before the wedding. How do I deal with a soon to be spouse who can’t make marriage decisions before and has no excitement because he is super emotionally…
by Sierra Kehoe Are you struggling with parenting conflicts in your relationship? You’re not alone. Many couples find that raising children together can strain their partnership. Approaches to discipline can vary, as can parenting priorities….
Dear Dr. K, My partner and I met almost 2 years ago and moved quickly into a serious relationship and were soon living together. The sex slowed down very quickly and a lot of life…
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