Sara Schwarzbaum, Author at Couples Counseling Associates

Grown Up Love (It’s Not What You Think)

in For Individuals, Relationships November 1, 2019

In the beginning, everything was bliss. You fell in love even though you didn’t know each other very well. Maybe you liked the way you felt around each other: giddy, cheesy, and like a kid in a candy store. You emphasized what you had in common...

Money Talk for Couples: How to Discuss Finances

in Marriage, Relationships August 26, 2019

Many couples struggle, fight, and even divorce over money issues. After the honeymoon period, some couples begin to have escalating conflicts regarding finances, debt, investment, or spending or they stop talking to each other altogether about...

10 Relationship Myths That Can Negatively Affect Your Relationship

in Relationships July 24, 2019

We all enter our own relationship with certain beliefs about what a “good” relationship is and how we’re supposed to feel when we’re in one. These beliefs and assumptions not only determine our behavior in the relationship, but...

Don’t Wait to See a Couples Counselor. Here’s Why

in Marriage, Relationships June 12, 2019

More couples are hiring a qualified couples counselor to help them avoid the mistakes of their parents’ generation. Research indicates that with the help of counselors, couples are faring better than a generation ago and divorce rates have...

What Does a Good Relationship Look Like?

in Relationships March 16, 2019

What does a good relationship look like? A real relationship? In this post, we’ll take a look at what makes a good relationship, how to manage expectations, and how to strengthen your relationship by shifting your mindset. What a Real...

Can I Go to Marriage Counseling Alone?

in For Individuals, Marriage December 3, 2018

We get this question a lot. When should you go see a marriage counseling alone? Would you go see a marriage counselor alone? Let’s look at why going to marriage counseling alone can be beneficial for you and your relationship. An Example...

Answers to Common Marriage Counseling Questions

in Marriage November 5, 2018

I’ve been a marriage counselor for a very long time, so I get a lot of the same marriage counseling questions often. To give you a better understanding of marriage counseling, I compiled answers to the most common marriage counseling questions...

Can I Fix an Unhealthy Relationship?

in For Individuals, Relationships October 29, 2018

Do you and your partner fight about the same issues regularly? Does your relationship feel unhealthy? Read on to find out what steps you can take to develop a healthy dynamic. If it still surprises you that you get into the same kind of fight...

What Happens in Marriage Counseling?

in Marriage October 22, 2018

Let’s face it: Marriage counseling can have a bad reputation. But if that’s just reputation, then, truly, what happens in marriage counseling? First, why does marriage counseling have a bad reputation? Some people think marriage counseling...

5 Reasons Intimate Relationships are so Hard Today

in Relationships October 15, 2018

There are many reasons relationships are so hard today. Many people struggle to maintain intimate relationships, particularly in our fast-paced culture. What can you do to strengthen the fragile bond that holds together an intimate relationship?...

Struggle with Anger? Ask Yourself These Questions

in For Individuals October 8, 2018

What is anger, really? If you struggle with anger, it may be helpful to first recognize that anger can be a stand-in emotion for deeper and softer emotions. Productive disagreements are good for all relationships, but if you struggle to get a...

Online Couples & Relationship Counseling

in Services July 30, 2018

Couples Counseling Associates in ChicagoCall or Text 312-416-6191infocouples@gmail.comAll inquiries and sessions are strictly confidential We have added online couples counseling to our list of services since March of 2020. In the beginning, we...