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One of the hardest places to find yourself in is loving someone deeply while feeling uncertain about whether they see the same future you do. If you’ve been wondering where your relationship is headed without saying so out loud, you may have spent months, or...
With an endless supply of blogs, resources, and literary recommendations from therapists to the world, where do clinicians turn for themselves? Our answer is in the 11 books found below. Every now and then, a book can come along that reminds you why you got into...
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already tried to explain the mental load to your partner. Perhaps you’ve tried more than a few times. You’ve brought it up calmly. You’ve tried not to blame. Maybe you’ve even sent articles or had a really productive...
We tend to put a lot of pressure on Valentine’s Day. From expensive bouquets and elaborate dinners to mushy social media posts, it’s not always easy to align expectations with your partner. And as the holiday comes and goes, many people notice a lingering ache:...
You meet your friend for coffee, and just like that, four hours and 40 topics have gone by. Your coffee cup sits next to you, nearly forgotten, with just a few sips left. You pick up your girlfriend on your way to the grocery store, knowing that running an errand...
Dear Therapist, My wife recently told me she doesn’t feel very connected in our relationship—and that she’d like us to be more connected. I care deeply about her and I want to show up in a way that feels meaningful, but I’m not sure what she’s really asking for....
At the beginning of a relationship, connection feels effortless. The honeymoon phase makes everything feel fresh, exciting, and deeply in sync. You’re naturally in tune with each other’s needs, desires, and emotions. But as time goes on, life inevitably gets in...
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with your wife or partner where nothing seems to come out right? You care. You want to fix it. You want them to feel loved. But everything you say seems to make it worse. You try to offer sympathy, but it doesn’t help....
Your spouse wants to separate, and you don’t. The reality of a marriage separation can feel like a heart-wrenching experience. As a therapist, it’s even emotional for me as I walk with my clients through a uniquely painful grief process. When separation is not what...
When infidelity occurs in a relationship, the shattered trust creates ripple effects that extend far beyond what each partner might expect. Since intimacy hinges on trust, it’s no surprise that couples healing from infidelity tend to struggle with repairing their...
