Relationship Tips
As we ring in the new year and say goodbye to the previous one, I am reminded of the beginning and the end of the life cycle and how they are mirror images of one another. We come into this world crying, laying in a cradle, completely dependent on others for our basic needs, and […]
This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. Whether it’s with your partner, children, parents, friends, or even yourself, it’s important to have a clear plan in place to make sure you follow through and succeed with […]
Ready to kick off the new year with stronger, healthier relationships? This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. To prevent this from happening, follow these proven strategies to successfully renew your connections and revitalize your bonds […]
Have you lost sight of things that are most important to you? Whenever I ask my clients what’s most important to them, they invariably say, “family and friends”. However, their life often does not align with their values. They are too busy working and doing other things that take up their time. In fact, family […]
This week I launched my online course, the Close & Connected Couples, which deep dives into mastering the core principles and practices to create a lifetime of love. I’m passionate about this class because I’ve seen how it has touched and changed the lives of so many people and transformed their relationships in ways that […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey for my upcoming course for couples. What an overwhelming response! Here are the top themes about your relationship that you wanted to learn more about: How to communicate more effectively to avoid arguments with your partner How to stop fighting about the same (petty) things How […]
Are you happy in your relationship? Are you truly happy? Some of you may think that you are, but perhaps your happiness is dependent upon your partner’s happiness? What do I mean by this? Sometimes couples think they are happy. But when we take a closer look, much of their happiness is conditional and lopsided. […]
Do your negative thoughts create self-fulfilling prophecies in your relationship? Do you often think of the worst-case scenario that causes unnecessary worry? You are not alone in this. The human brain is designed to look out for danger and protect itself. Negative thinking is our default setting. Because of this evolutionary design, our negativity bias […]
Affairs is a topic that I often deal with in therapy. It is one of the hardest topics to tackle and takes a lot of sensitivity and care to navigate. Even defining an affair is difficult. Some believe it must involve sex to be an affair, whereas others think viewing porn (with masturbation) is a […]
A relationship with your partner can be a tricky balance and it’s not unusual to come to a place where you ask yourself: How do I know what I want or need in my relationship/marriage? I know that I’m unhappy, but I don’t know exactly what I want or need. What you want and what […]
Throughout the last 24 years of being a therapist, I’ve supported clients in their relationships with their partner, children, parents, colleagues, boss, friends, and even God. However, I’ve never had a client come see me to work on their relationship with themselves. Ironically, all other relationships we have with others are dependent on our relationship […]
Getting professional help from a therapist may be one of the most important steps to take if you’re feeling that your relationship is in trouble. Unfortunately, most of my clients want a quick fix solution to their presenting concerns. This is why they come see a therapist…to get answers for their problems. When I refuse […]
