Sick Kid and a Dismissive Husband…What’s Going On?
Our teenage daughter just had a medical scare. Things seem to be ok for right now but we will need to have follow up tests for months before we know for sure that we are…
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Alexithymia: When Your Marriage Lacks Emotional Language
What is Alexithymia? Some people struggle when asked to explain or share their emotions. They lack words for their emotions. Their partners don’t feel emotionally intimate. They’ll describe having an emotionally unavailable partner. This personality…
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Is There Hope For My Marriage After Separation?
Are you wondering if there’s hope for your marriage after separation? While studies show that up to 80% of separations end in divorce, there are proven paths to reconciliation for couples willing to take mindful…
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9 Tips for Making Stepfamilies Work
Why are there so many stepfamilies or blended families? Couples therapy researchers are acutely focused on the challenge of making stepfamilies or blended families work. Stepfamilies are as typical as they are complicated in the…
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Hopeful Spouse Therapy…Couples Therapy for One
What Is Couples Therapy for One? Think of couples therapy for one (also called Hopeful Spouse Coaching) as a way to improve your relationship, even if your partner doesn’t come along. Research shows that learning…
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Coping With a Sexless Marriage & the Politics of Wanting
For many couples, a sexless marriage is a painful reality that can leave them feeling isolated, frustrated, and hopeless. However, the story of Tina and Bill demonstrates that even in the most challenging circumstances, there…
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Maintaining Momentum After Your Relationship Retreat
After spending time and energy on a couples therapy retreat, many partners wonder how to keep the positive changes going at home. This guide provides practical, proven steps to maintain your relationship progress and build…
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Understanding the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
Looking to strengthen your relationship? The Gottman Method might be exactly what you and your partner need. This proven approach to couples therapy has helped thousands of couples build stronger, happier relationships through science-based techniques….
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43 Questions to Ask Your Spouse
Fighting with your partner can feel like being stuck in a loop – you both know what the other person will say before they say it. But there’s a way to break free from these…
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Secure and Anxious Attachment Combination
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Secure-Anxious attachment combination. We’ll discuss the key characteristics and dynamics of this combination and how it can foster a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Secure and…
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The Gottman Repair Checklist: Examples of Better Fighting
When couples fight, knowing how to press pause and calm things down can save the day. That’s where Dr. John Gottman’s Repair Checklist comes in – it’s a simple but powerful tool that helps couples…
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Conflict Avoidant Couple Affairs
Conflict-avoidant affairs are a common but often misunderstood type of infidelity that occurs when couples struggle to face their problems directly. At Couples Therapy Inc., we’ve seen how these affairs typically happen in younger marriages…
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Conflict Avoidant Couples, Marital Complaints and Disco Balls
Navigating marital complaints can be a crucial pathway to intimacy in relationships, yet for conflict-avoidant couples, these conversations often remain uncharted territory. While Gottman couples therapy advocates for efficient conflict resolution, conflict-avoidant couples tend to…
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Larks and Owls in Relationship
Here’s something you probably know already, but I will invite you to look at it differently. Are you a morning person or a night person? Social scientists have a casual shorthand for each chrono-type: “Larks”…
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Is There a Limerence Cure? Understanding and Overcoming Limerence
Originally published October 22, 2019. Updated February 3, 2025 Have you ever felt so intensely attracted to someone that you couldn’t think about anything else? That overwhelming feeling might be limerence. While there’s no instant…
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Sex Tips for Mature Couples
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can impact our sexual health and experiences. Despite the importance of addressing these changes, many healthcare providers lack the training, time, or comfort level to discuss…
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What to Do When the Honeymoon Phase Wears Off
When the honeymoon phase wears off…how will you know and what can you do about it? Research tells us that the honeymoon period is quite real. It tends to last anywhere between 12 to 30…
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The Painful Connection Between Serial Infidelity and Personality Disorders: What the Latest Research Reveals
Originally published September 23, 2018. Infidelity is one of the most devastating experiences a couple can face, shattering trust and often leading to the demise of the relationship. While there are many factors that can…
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Matching Sexual Styles: The Real Key to Amazing Sexual Chemistry
What’s the secret to amazing sexual chemistry that lasts? While falling in love, feeling drawn to each other, and sharing intimate moments are all important, the real key may lie in something less discussed: matching…
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20 Powerful Things to Say to Your Unhappy Wife
Navigating the complexities of a relationship when your wife is unhappy requires empathy, patience, and open communication. Knowing what to say during such moments is pivotal, as words hold the power to heal, reassure, and…
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Dealing with Loneliness in a Marriage
Loneliness affects us physically. We feel pain more acutely; it suppresses our immune system, disrupts our sleep, and makes us tired and irritable. For older adults, research has found that loneliness is far more dangerous than obesity….
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Fighting Depression as a Couple: Concrete Ways to Show Love, Support, and Promote Healing
Marriage should be a refuge—not a risk factor. And yet, some studies show it’s safer to be single than to be in a marriage where you feel unsupported. That might sound dramatic, but the research…
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9 Tips for Supporting Your Partner Through Winter Blues
As shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures settle in, many people experience the “winter blues” – a common seasonal mood shift that can profoundly affect relationships. While up to 20% of Americans deal with some…
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Marriage and Parental Influence on Child Development
Have you ever wondered how your relationship with your partner influences your children’s development? As a family therapist who has worked with families across all economic backgrounds, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the quality of marriage…
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