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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...
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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.
You've heard it before: Every relationship has its highs and lows. Love is a roller coaster. Sure, we have to learn to navigate the natural ups and downs of a relationship; these are essential skills for building resilience as a healthy couple. I...
I often marvel at the number of things busy people are able to fit into a week: full-time jobs, childcare, workouts, household chores, social activities—not to mention sleep. So it’s not surprising that my clients often lament that time for sex...
What turns you on? It’s a simple question. But the answer—and how to communicate that answer to a sexual partner—often feels much more complicated. Turn ons are the interests and preferences that shape our sexual experience. They vary greatly from...
As the proverb says, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and relationships can be quite the cacophony at times. We have a litany of grievances about our partner and our relationships at the ready, but rarely do we speak up about the things that are...
If you’ve ever thought, “I love my partner, we’re such good friends, and I definitely don’t want a divorce, but…sometimes we feel more like roommates than lovers/romantic partners/spouses,” then you’re familiar with what we call the “roommate...
Have you ever wondered where disappointment comes from? It usually stems from a gap between the reality of a situation and our expectations of how it should be. We can all relate to this: You thought your partner should plan something special for...
It’s no secret that Date Nights can do wonders to add a spark to a long-term relationship. Many couples find it challenging to carve out the time to make it a regular occurrence (or even an occasional one!)—and those who do make it happen sometimes...
“Do you twirl your hair? Do you like to stroke your arm?...All of that is masturbatory in the broad sense of the word. People think that masturbation is just with a finger inside or...going for the clit. Narrow, boring, predictable. That’s a piece...
Essentials for Co-Creating a Vibrant Marriage Mingle with other fun couples while learning what it takes to build a solid foundation for your shared future Reaffirm your strengths as a couple while developing skills for navigating through...
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