Listen The psychology of the ick and what it says about you The ick in dating is that moment where someone does something completely normal and your whole body just says no. Maybe it was the way they chewed or a joke that missed or something you cannot even put into...
Listen The part of you that reacts faster than you think There’s something that shows up in almost every relationship conflict. It’s not really about the dishes. Or the unanswered text. Or the tone that felt off. Often it’s the younger version of you reacting before...
Listen Have you ever had an argument with your partner that seemed to come out of nowhere? One minute you are talking about weekend plans. The next, one person is in tears and the other is sitting in silence with their arms crossed. Later you look back and wonder,...
Listen The conversations I wish couples had before coming to therapy There’s something I hear a lot when couples sit down in therapy. We probably should have done this earlier. That sentence comes up more than you’d expect. It’s not always because something huge...
Listen Sharing good news with your partner should feel connecting. A promotion, an achievement, something you’ve worked towards for a long time, these moments are meant to land with warmth, pride, and shared joy. Yet for many couples, those same moments can quickly...
Listen Feeling shut out does not mean you are asking too much When people say their partner will not communicate with them, they are rarely talking about silence. Most are talking about a deeper feeling of not being understood, not feeling close, or not feeling...