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“You Are Not the Person I Married”
Over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of couples and a statement that I’ve heard over and over in my couples therapy office is when one partner turns to the other and says, “You are not the person I married.” What should you do if you feel this way about your spouse? And what should…Read article
How to Resolve Never-Ending Arguments
One particular problem I see being played out in my office over and over again is when a couple gets into a fight about something that happened in the past because they don’t remember it the same way. The biggest mistake people make in that situation is that they are trying to figure out exactly…Read article
How to Build a Lasting Relationship with Your Partner
Couples often ask me, “What is the secret to creating a lasting relationship?” The answer is learning to create a relationship that’s based on mutuality. So, today I’m going to talk to you about what mutuality is, why you need it, and what the barriers are to creating it for your relationship. Mutuality: The Key…Read article
How Divorce Therapy Helps You Move Through the Stages of Divorce
I’ve worked with many couples who have decided to divorce and a question I am constantly asked is, “What do we do now?” When couples realize that they have reached the point of divorce, they often feel paralyzed, uncertain about how to take the first step, let alone what to expect on the long journey…Read article
Avoid These Top Three Polyamory Mistakes
Over the years, I’ve provided alternative relationship therapy to many couples. These couples were either already practicing polyamory, or were very interested in trying it. The question that I continue to hear over and over is, “How is this going to work?” Polyamorous partners have few resources to guide them in structuring their relationships. It…Read article
The Importance of Healthy Relationships To Your Physical Health
Have you ever stopped to think about the impact of your relationships on your overall physical health? Scientific research over the past several decades has shown unequivocally that high-quality relationships are one of the most important protective factors in preventing disease. An impressive recent iteration of this research came from Harvard University’s Harvard Study of…Read article
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