What If My Husband Doesn’t Want Another Child?
Facing a Crossroads: How to Navigate the Conversation About Another Child Are you yearning for a baby while your husband isn’t ready or doesn’t want another child? You’re not alone in this tough spot. This article cuts to the heart of the question, ‘What if my husband doesn’t want another child? ‘ It provides practical […]
Are you in an unpredictable marriage?
Can you count on your partner? Not knowing whether your partner will blow up at any moment has real costs, emotional and physical. A 2015 New York Times piece highlighted new research on the physical effects of relationship conflict.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/26/the-ambivalent-marriage-takes-a-toll-on-health/?_r=0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>NYTimes). In twenty years of working with couples, this rings consistently true. The body can […]
Caught in a Lovetrap? Clearing Up Blind Spots in Your Marriage or Love Relationship
What Are “Lovetraps,” and How Can They Get You Stuck in Your Marriage or Love Relationship? Have you ever read your partner’s behavior negatively, only to find you were blowing things out of proportion? If you’re like most humans, that is easy to answer. Past experiences shape how we see the present, even when that […]
Is Your Partner Shutting You Out? How Can You Draw Him or Her Back In?
in your relationship in NYC, do you sometimes feel like your partner is shutting you out ? This often shows up most clearly after a fight, when one partner shuts down completely. Do you or your partner sometimes have a hard time staying connected and close to each other? If you reach out when afraid […]
The 3 Most Important Things You Should Do for Your Spouse
Can you imagine what your marriage would be like if you could do three things to reignite, recharge, and revitalize your marriage? Think of the connection and compassion and love that you could light within each other before slight cracks become breaks? Your marriage and spouse are worth taking on that kind of support and contribution.
I put together a list of the three most important things you should be doing for your spouse so that you can rebuild, repair, and reignite the passion that brought you together in your marriage — stronger than ever.
Are your needs being met in your marriage or love relationship?
Scientists have identified seven inherent needs that exist in our brains. Read about how these needs can have a significant impact on your marriage or love relationship. First, what are these needs, and how much does it matter whether they are met? How do you stay balanced between your own needs, and the needs of your partner? Each need originates from nerve-based circuits in the brain that connect electrochemical signals, meaning nerve cells transmit messages to each other until specific parts of your body receive the information needed to perform the behavior to get your need met.
Understanding the Importance of Boundaries in Marriage
Marriage is a beautiful thing, but it’s not always easy. one key aspects of a healthy marriage is having clear boundaries. Without boundaries, we can easily become overwhelmed and resentful in our relationships. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of boundaries in marriage and how to establish them. What are Boundaries? Boundaries are the […]
Am I Too Needy? The Anxious Partner in a Marriage or Relationship
Does your husband, wife, or partner accuse you of being “needy” in your relationship? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when your partner doesn’t respond the way you need? Do you ever want closeness with your partner, then end up pushing them away? In past relationships, when someone was genuinely available, did you get bored or […]
Does Couples Counseling Work? A Key Tool
A key factor in couples counseling effectiveness is how each partner understands their own story. How do you understand what happens to you in your own life? Most likely, you tell stories to give meaning to the experiences that you have. Sharing stories with your partner builds a bond and deepens mutual understanding. We all […]
Is a Ghost from the Past Haunting Your Marriage or Love Relationship?
Ghosts from the past can be unwelcome intruders in your relationship Are you or your partner experiencing symptoms in your relationship that could be related to a history of trauma? A common exchange between a trauma survivor and their partner might sound like this: Pat: What? Are you serious? I just came up and gave […]
