Many couples believe that a good relationship means there is no conflict. This is one of the biggest myths, conflict is normal and healthy. It doesn’t mean you get free license to do and say what ever you like, there are some ‘rules’. One of the books I often...
Losing your dog can feel as profound as losing a loved one. For some, their four-legged companion can be the only family they have. The bond we share with our pets is unique, unconditional, uncomplicated, and part of our daily lives. When that presence is suddenly...
When I first meet a couple, one of the things that stands out most is how they are sitting in the waiting room. Before we have even started talking about why they are here, that moment already tells me a lot. When I open my door, if I see two people sitting with...
If you keep having the same fight in your relationship, here’s the uncomfortable truth. You probably aren’t bad at talking or communicating. You could be bad at understanding what you’re bringing into the conversation, and it’s quietly destroying your relationship....
I see this pattern a lot. Couples who care deeply about each other. Couples who are kind and respectful. Couples who are not fighting and are not in crisis. From the outside, everything looks fine. I’ve even been there myself. Nice, calm, stable. Inside, something...
Couples come to me for many reasons, and one of the most common is ”we cannot communicate”. People often think communication problems are about the words, the timing or the style. Sometimes that is true, but often it comes down to something simpler and...
