My life's work is dedicated to helping people have healthier, more fulfilling relationships, so it's no surprise to me when a few common relationship problems arise in my clients. What is surprising ...

For all the joy that romantic relationships bring us, it is needless to say that they are hard work. In the United States, it is estimated that one in two marriages ends in divorce. Other data show ...

I'm a clinical psychologist and in the past, I've discussed empathic ruptures and how marriages can falter if they are not resolved. If you are aware of how common it is for empathic ruptures to occur ...

I sometimes think that much of what I look for in a relationship ― and how I show up for my partners ― is shaped by my experience as an eldest daughter. Like many oldest daughters, I grew up carrying ...

At the beginning of a relationship, conversations flow naturally, filled with laughter and secrets. However, as time goes by, silence in the relationship can start to creep in, raising questions: Is ...

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In my work with couples (and depending on the day) I'm a bit taken aback that these 2 intelligent people can’t work through whatever problem they are coming in with on their own. What we then talk ...