Effective Ways of Dealing With A Defensive Husband or Wife
It’s Tuesday night. The dishes are still in the sink. You mention it casually, and within two minutes, you’re somehow arguing about “tone.” He’s defending himself against accusations you never made. You’re standing there wondering how a simple observation became a courtroom. Sound familiar? You ask a question about the credit card bill. Or you […]
Stages of Marriage: 7 Phases Every Lasting Relationship Passes Through
You’ve been married for five years. Maybe seven. On paper, everything looks fine. Successful careers. Beautiful apartment in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Yet somehow, you’re both scrolling through your phones during dinner instead of talking. The person sitting across from you feels like a stranger wearing your spouse’s face. You’ve tried talking about it. Multiple times. […]
10 Strategies to Help Solve Your Marriage Problems
The argument started over a thermostat. You read that correctly. A thermostat. Seventy-two degrees versus sixty-eight degrees. A disagreement so small it barely qualifies as one. And yet somehow, fifteen minutes later, you were both saying things about each other’s mothers and relitigating a vacation from 2019. In these moments, both partners can feel hurt, […]
How to Respect Your Wife: Practical Ways To Show Her She Matters
Something shifted in your marriage, and you’re not entirely sure when it happened. Your wife used to tell you things freely, sharing the small frustrations, the deeper worries, and the random observations about her day without hesitation. Lately she handles most of it alone, and conversations that once meandered into the night now wrap up […]
The Different Types of Affairs That Lead to Divorce
Understanding the Types of Affairs That Lead to Divorce She found the receipts on a Tuesday. Three hotel charges in a city he had never mentioned visiting. By Wednesday, she had rebuilt every suspicious moment from the past two years. By Thursday, she could not remember what trust felt like. This is how discovery usually […]
How To Deal With A Lying Husband? Coping When The Spouse Is Lying
You’re on the Q train heading home to Brooklyn. The car rattles, the lights flicker once, and the tunnel breathes warm air against the windows. Your phone lights up. Leaving the office now, home by seven. Something shifts in your chest. It’s small, almost invisible, but it’s there. Is it true this time? That single […]
Top Signs Of A Selfish Husband: Why Is He Like That?
A selfish husband can make even the strongest spouse feel invisible in their own marriage. But here’s what I’ve observed after 30 years of couples therapy: Most women initially blame themselves for their husband’s selfish behavior. “Maybe I’m too demanding.” “Perhaps I should be more understanding.” “If I just tried harder…” Sound familiar? Top Signs […]
The Distancer in Relationships: Why Your Withdrawal is Sabotaging Love (And How NYC’s Top Couples Therapy Can Help)
Every Sunday morning in Brooklyn Heights, Sarah watches her partner Alex disappear into his home studio the moment she suggests they plan their week together. What starts as a simple conversation about dinner reservations spirals into Alex grabbing his coffee and muttering about needing to “work on some tracks.” The studio door clicks shut. Sarah […]
How To Know When To Walk Away From A Sexless Marriage
When to Walk Away from a Sexless Marriage: Reclaiming Your Truth in New York A sophisticated guide for couples navigating the intricate landscape of love, desire, and authentic connection. It’s 11 p.m. in your Brooklyn brownstone. The city hums outside your windows. Sirens wail. Late-night conversations drift up from the street. The distant rumble of […]
How Narcissists Make You Feel
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Narcissists on Relationships in NYC In recent years, the term ‘narcissism’ has catapulted into the limelight, much like ‘yuppie’ did in the 80s and ‘slacker’ in the 90s, to describe a pervasive trait in today’s society. This is partly due to the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits observed in various […]
