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Trust is a fascinating dynamic in relationships. It is foundational, ever-changing, nuanced, and sometimes heartbreaking. For some, there are deep wounds from the past that may take a lifetime to heal. For others, trust issues might arise on a...
We all know the importance of relationship maintenance strategies, including regular date nights and engaging in quality time together. However, there are times when these approaches fall short of what is truly needed: a full relationship reset....
While the Hallmark version of the holidays paints blissful pictures of snowy walks, sparkling lights and fireside cocoa, realistic discussion tends to be a bit more, well, extra. Conversations (in session and out) typically revolve around extra...
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Enliven Your Love:
Post-Pandemic Reset Edition
NEW PROGRAMS
Let’s be honest—none of us receive an education in the art of passionate, fulfilling relationships. And then a pandemic hit and we have all experienced - and are still experiencing - massive shifts in every aspect of our lives.
The Enliven Your Love Programs are your tickets to reconnecting with yourself, your partner, and your relationship.
As far as couples therapy celebrities go, John Gottman is highly regarded as one of the prominent pioneers in our field. His research started in the 70s in what is now called the Love Labs, in which couples would be observed by Gottman and research...
There is a particularly toxic cultural myth spread by many that once you have kids your sex life goes down the drain. What is specifically dangerous about this belief is that it is always spoken as if it is Truth—a permanent, unavoidable state of...
I know nothing about cars. So when, one day, my beloved Jeep Wrangler hit a pothole on I-55 and began to shake and swerve uncontrollably, forcing me to confront the possibility of an untimely, fiery death, I immediately drove it to the shop to get...
“At the heart of humankind’s existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another.” -Gary Chapman Yes! We all want to feel loved and connected. Sounds simple, right? In his book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts,”...
When choosing a partner, it’s easy to focus on the qualities we’d like in another person: Must be tall, dark, and handsome. Must come from a good family. Must love dogs. But in this search for our other half, we often miss a very important factor;...
To you, yelling is just a spirited conversation. To him, it means you might leave him. To you, passive aggressive is the only way to let her know you’re upset. To her, pushing your buttons will do the trick. To me, “a lot” of family time is when...
“My love for him is as strong as ever, but our sexual connection is another story.” “She’s my wife, the mother of our children. I just can’t imagine objectifying her the way I can with strangers I pass on the street.” “If I were to share what I...
I often ask couples I work with to tell me their love story. Their narrative about how they met, fell for each other, and made a series of decisions that led to where they are now tells me a lot about their relationship and their mindset. As they...
You: “I planned a few things for us to do Saturday.” Partner: “Can’t we just be spontaneous this weekend?” You: “What do you want to do for dinner?” Partner: “I hadn’t thought about that yet.” You: “How about we grab a drink before Mom’s party?”...
“Nobody tells you how long marriage is. When you fall in love, when you have fun with somebody, when you enjoy the way they see the world, nobody ever says, ‘This person will change. And so you will be married to two, three, four, five or 10 people...
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