Assumptions
The Silent Relationship Killer I learned my most profound lesson about assumptions not in my therapy office, but in a quiet university classroom twenty years ago. It’s a story that still feels shameful when I think about it, but one that fundamentally changed how I view human nature and relationships. I was a teaching assistant […]
Breaking the Cycle of Fights
Stop Fighting, Start Connecting. Here’s How. Do you keep fighting in circles with your partner? Here’s what I’ve seen every day over the last 26 years working with couples. One partner brings up an issue—perhaps about household responsibilities, emotional availability, or financial decisions. The other partner, instead of hearing the underlying need or concern, perceives […]
Want Better Communication?
Then Don’t Focus on Communication For over 26 years, every couple I’ve worked with started the first session with the same request… “We want to know how to communicate better to stop fighting and get along.” And for 26 years, I’ve been discouraging couples from solely focusing on their communication skills to end their cycle […]
Redefine Your Relationships
And step into a new you Does it feel like you’re constantly overlooked and undervalued in your relationships, whether with friends, family, or romantic partners? Perhaps you’re stuck in a frustrating loop where your voice seems to vanish into thin air, leaving you feeling helpless and diminished. For couples, maybe it’s the endless cycle of […]
Can an Unhealthy Relationship Become Healthy?
How to have a healthy relationship Is there hope for change if you’re in an unhealthy relationship? You may be at the end of your rope. You’ve tried talking things out with your partner, reading self-help books on relationships, and even attending counselling, but only to get the same result…the status quo. Most people try […]