Almost all couples say they want an equal relationship, but If I ask them what that means for them, the answers are often vague. How can an equal relationship be defined? How do couples know equality when they experience it? Evidence is mounting...
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Introduction Most of us didn’t learn about sexuality in an informative, straightforward way. Much of what is circulating in our culture about sex, intimacy and sexuality is based on myths, misinformation, porn use, or bad school sex education...
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(Based on the work of Pete Pearson and Ellyn Bader) Common mistakes we make when we disagree Relationships are a challenge.That is an understatement. They are a challenge because the opportunities to disagree are practically limitless. For a...
Read moreHow Can Couples Counseling Help Couples to Uncouple Well? In part I of Helping Couples Uncouple Well, I described how couples can design their future with creativity and an open mind. I described separation agreements, nesting agreements, and...
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Designing the future with creativity and an open mind. When it comes to uncoupling, one size does not fit all. I want to tell you about some non-traditional ideas to help couples uncouple well. Many couples who decide to separate or divorce often...
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If you’ve been on my email list for a while, you know that I send about 4 newsletters a year. For this New Year’s Newsletter, I am doing something different. I recently discovered John Roedel. He’s my new favorite poet because of the way he...
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Finding a qualified counselor to help you with your relationship isn’t always straightforward or easy. Couples often contact a therapist in times of distress and may decide to see the first therapist who has an opening. And these days, there...
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The leaders have a vision for the future and meet regularly to plan how to achieve their goals. 😉 Most couples stop thinking critically about their relationship after the initialhoneymoon stage. When they start living together or they get...
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Lessons from a writer 🧠 The brain First, let’s talk about the brain. Now more than ever, the world can be cruel and stressful. We carry this stress with us into our own relationships. Whether we handle our stress by fighting or by...
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Are you getting into a vicious cycle? For some people, touch deprivation is a real thing and it affects their mood and the immune system. Maybe you become more irritable when not touched on a regular basis. When you are in a bad mood, you...
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Practical tips to reduce conflict during the holiday season (or anytime)! The holiday seasons is a good time of the year to ask yourself, “What can I do better?”; “What shifts can I make?”; “What can I change?”...
Read moreOnce one or both partners recognize, “Hey, I’ve been unhappy for a long time and I don’t want to be,” it’s time to commit yourself to changing the dynamic, says Sara Schwarzbaum, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago. Keep reading →
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