I received a call from an exasperated couple seeking an emergency session noting heightened tension and arguing during this election season. They have been together for decades, come from very different backgrounds, raised 3 successful adult kids and although they...
Most every relationship experiences some type of tension, confusion, heartache and conflict. Relationships can be hard and tricky and not everyone is raised with a skill set to navigate such hard times in the best way possible. Relationships are also very private and...
Experiencing a betrayal in your intimate relationship can feel like you were sucker-punched, like the floor just dropped beneath you and the blood is draining from your system. You might feel rageful and disgusted, dumbfounded, confused or despairing. Even if you feel...
In the intricate dance of love and partnership, it’s not uncommon for one’s steps to falter under the weight of trauma or depression. When your partner is struggling with these emotional challenges, that can make the journey tough for you both. As a couples...
There’s a lot of buzz out there about boundaries. “Boundaries” seems to be the latest catchall and code word for “how to be a healthy functioning human being and have healthy functioning relationships.” But what are boundaries really? What do boundaries refer to? And...
People don't usually enter into a marriage while thinking about how it will end. So when the time comes to decide to end a marriage, the partners involved usually find themselves at a place so very different from where they were when they first started. And the time...
