Posted: October 28, 2023
Affairs. Secret credit cards. Gambling debts, DUIs, pornography–it may feel like you’ll never be able to trust your sweetheart again. But couples rebuild trust more often than you might imagine. Research-based couples therapy has shown that couples therapy can make a positive change for 70%…
Posted: October 23, 2023
So you over-scheduled your week. It felt great to be so productive and help so many people but now you’re tired. And cranky. And this overcommitment has caused you to miss your kiddo’s soccer game. Argh! ( Cue Charlie Brown yelling “argh” as he lands flat…
Posted: September 20, 2023
This is not medical advice. Please see a professional. Perfectionism may sound like a badge of honor for the high-achieving person, but it is actually a hindrance. The striving, the rigidity, and the never-good-enough mentality can cause depression, burnout, and anxiety. Do you think you…
Posted: September 20, 2023
Take it from Dr. John Gottman: Conflict can be done right, but it can be done very, very wrong. How NOT to fight with your sweetheart? Try two of Gottman’s evidence-based suggestions. #1: Don’t get defensive. You might notice you’re saying, “Yes, but . . .…
Posted: September 11, 2023
Falling asleep is one thing. Falling back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night is another thing. Picture this: I’m sleeping peacefully but wake up due to someone staring at me, our noses almost touching. My 9-year-old child stares at me and…
Posted: August 30, 2023
This is not medical advice. See a medical professional. Also, I am not a sales gal for Gottman merchandise. So the psychologist Dr. John Gottman said that holding a kiss for at least 6 seconds makes a significant difference in your relationship? Love it. Here are…