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May 2021

May 30, 2021

How to Deal with Baggage from Former Relationships

Many of my clients who come to my office for marriage counseling complain that baggage...

May 19, 2021

Self-compassion Can Help Couples Communicate Effectively

Carolyn, 42, sits across from her husband, Henry, 45, in my office, as they discuss...

May 16, 2021

5 Questions to Ask Potential Marital Partners

Who we choose to marry is one of the most important and costliest decisions a...

May 09, 2021

5 Tips for to Help Your Children Become Resilient After Divorce

Many studies show that being raised in a high-conflict divorced family can cause children to have low...

May 02, 2021

A Mother’s Day Message for Divorced Moms of Daughters

While boundaries are important in any relationship, they are especially critical for mothers and daughters...

April 2021

April 22, 2021

6 Tips for Improving Communication and Creating Loving Intimacy

During our couples counseling sessions, Kyla and Kevin discuss their difficulties communicating their needs productively....

April 17, 2021

7 Ways to Ignite Sexual Passion with Your Partner

The most common complaint of couples that I work with today is that they have...

April 11, 2021

Seeing Boundaries In A New Light

After years of seeing and helping patients with boundary issues, I began researching the topic...

April 04, 2021

8 Warning Signs that Your Marriage is Headed for Divorce

Dear Terry, I read your column weekly and have to admit that I’m struggling in...

March 2021

March 28, 2021

5 Ways to Overcome Fear of Commitment and Achieve Long-lasting Love

The divorce epidemic reached its peak in the late 1970’s. Since then, the divorce rate...

March 20, 2021

How Do I Move On From My Parents’ Divorce?

There are many reasons why adults raised in divorced homes get stuck in the past...

March 14, 2021

What Really Happens During Marriage Counseling Sessions?

During our first couples counseling session, Derek, 48, looked skeptical and asked about the process....

March 07, 2021

7 Reasons Why Remarriage Can Be Better Than You Imagined

The key ingredients to a successful remarriage are selecting a partner who is realistic about...

February 2021

February 27, 2021

How Do I Get My Husband to Stop Ignoring Me?

Dear Terry, My husband Kyle and I are drifting apart. We’ve been married sixteen years...

February 21, 2021

Long-Distance Love and The COVID-19 Pandemic

In a recently-released article by Anggun Bawinur for The Good Men Project’s website, the writer...

February 13, 2021

7 Ways to Help Your Teenager Cope With Your Divorce

Dear Terry, I was divorced three years ago and my question is "when my children...

February 07, 2021

5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Marriage and Find Lasting Love

For better or worse, most couples follow similar patterns that they saw their parents’ model...

February 07, 2021

5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Marriage and Finding Lasting Love

For better or worse, most couples follow similar patterns that they saw their parents’ model...

January 2021

January 31, 2021

How to Deal with Feelings of Loneliness During COVID-19

Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of dealing with the Coronavirus during the past...

January 25, 2021

6 Ways to Enhance Sexual Intimacy and Love in Your Relationship

During my time as a couples therapist, the most common complaint I've heard is about...

January 17, 2021

6 Ways To Survive a Breakup and Move On

While it’s normal to go through a period of self-reflection when your relationship ends, it’s...

January 10, 2021

Expert Tips On Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity

Rebuilding a relationship in the wake of infidelity — whether romantic, emotional or financial —...

January 03, 2021

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Are Keepers in 2021

It’s no surprise that most people abandon New Year’s resolutions fairly soon after making them....

December 2020

December 27, 2020

10 Secrets to a Happy Second Marriage

Expect plenty of storms in remarried life. The complications of a newly created stepfamily or...

December 20, 2020

8 Concerns Single Parents Should Have About New Partners

While it's normal to desire companionship, excitement, and a sexual relationship after a breakup, it's...

December 13, 2020

How Can You Overcome the Legacy of Divorce?

Many adult children of divorce wonder if they can overcome the legacy of their parents’...

December 06, 2020

Post-Divorce Parenting: Keep the Focus on Love with Limits

During a counseling session recently, Megan, 42, complained that her 14 year-old daughter, Elli, was...

November 2020

November 30, 2020

4 Steps to Having Low Conflict Discussions About Finances With Your Partner

Many couples complain that one or both partners have difficulty practicing full disclosure about finances...

November 22, 2020

5 Ways to Restore Trust After an Emotional Affair

Recently, many experts have written about the hazards of an emotional affair and how it...

November 13, 2020

Life After Infidelity

Infidelity is a common problem in intimate relationships and the mistrust that results can destroy...