Interfaith marriages have become increasingly common in America, rising from 19% before 1960 to nearly 40% of marriages since 2010. While these relationships can build bridges between different faith communities, they also present unique challenges…
Originally published August 5, 2013Updated: February 5, 2025 The Four Horsemen of Relationships – criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt – are relationship-destroying behaviors identified by Dr. John Gottman through decades of research. Understanding these patterns…
You’re not broken. You’re brave. If you’re entering a second marriage after a painful divorce, you’re not alone—and you’re not doomed. According to census data, about 40% of U.S. marriages are second marriages. And yet,…
Is your marriage missing that spark in the bedroom? You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves in a “sex-starved marriage” at some point – but the good news is, it doesn’t have to stay that…
Some couples rarely fight—but feel miles apart. Others argue constantly—and still ache for closeness.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples reconnect beneath the surface, where emotion drives everything. This article explores how Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy…
Have you ever heard of a wife who simply walks away from her marriage, leaving her husband completely shocked? This is called Walkaway Wife Syndrome, and it happens more often than you might think. In…
Emotional gridlock is a common but complex challenge that many couples face in their relationships. It occurs when partners become stuck in recurring conflicts about deeply personal issues central to their identities, values, or dreams….
A marriage counseling assessment is a comprehensive and organized way for a couples therapist to learn more about you and your marriage. At Couples Therapy Inc., we believe a thorough assessment is essential to effective…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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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