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January 2022

January 02, 2022

4 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions That are Foolproof

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

December 2021

December 26, 2021

5 Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship

Kyla, 35, sat on the couch of my office telling me about her unhealthy relationship...

December 19, 2021

5 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder

According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders affect about 30% of adults in the...

December 12, 2021

Why Can’t I Be Friends with My Ex After My Divorce?

There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...

December 05, 2021

Tuning Into Your Partner: 3 Steps To Foster Improved Communication and Understanding

During a recent couples counseling session, Tim, 38, spoke about how overwhelmed he feels when...

November 2021

November 25, 2021

How to Overcome Mistrust and Fear of Abandonment

During our counseling session, Kayla, 35, reflected on her trust issues with her boyfriend, Tim,...

November 20, 2021

How Couples Can Effectively Communicate Their Emotions

Think about it: when you’re in a good mood, you might give your partner the...

November 13, 2021

How to Build Trust and Intimacy in a Second Marriage

During our couples counseling session, Alyssa, 53, spoke about the betrayal of her first husband...

November 07, 2021

6 Smart Ways To Deal With Jealous Feelings

One of my clients, Carolyn, a 35 year old accountant, has difficulty trusting Bob, 38,...

October 2021

October 31, 2021

Don’t Let Money Problems Ruin Your Marriage

During a recent counseling session, Karen and Joshua, in their late thirties, spoke about their...

October 20, 2021

How to Avoid a Power Struggle with Your Partner

During a counseling session with Teresa, 46, and Jeff, 49, they described a negative pattern...

October 10, 2021

The Keys to Being an Emotionally Available Partner

During a recent couples counseling session, Kylie, 36, spoke about her frustration with her husband,...

October 02, 2021

Successful Co-Parenting in a Blended Family is a Team Effort

Molly was thirteen when her mom remarried and she now has two biological siblings and...

September 2021

September 26, 2021

The “Tyranny of the Shoulds”

Hi Terry, I've always been a worrier and at age 25 was diagnosed with GAD...

September 18, 2021

Dating Decoded: What To Look For When Looking For a Partner

One of my clients, Jessica, 38, began dating Dave, 42, after meeting on an online...

September 11, 2021

8 Skills to Promote Emotional Connection with Your Partner

While all couples need some sense of autonomy and closeness, many couples are chronically disconnected...

September 03, 2021

Is Fighting Inevitable In Your Relationship?

Most of the couples that I counsel complain that they argue about the same things...

August 2021

August 30, 2021

4 Ways to Deal With An Intrusive Mother-in-Law

Hello Terry, I read your blog often but have not seen you write about how...

August 22, 2021

It’s Not Instant Love Between a Stepparent and Stepchild

One of the most common complaints of stepparents during counseling sessions is that they've tried...

August 15, 2021

6 Tips to Help Kids Live Happily in Two Homes After Divorce

Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after...

August 07, 2021

Sometimes the Small Things Make a Big Difference in Marriage

When couples come to my office for counseling, one of the most common complaints they...

August 01, 2021

Have Faith in Your Daughter: Healing Together After Divorce

It is important to empower your daughter to express her feelings after your divorce, because...

July 2021

July 25, 2021

Is Jealousy and Mistrust Sabotaging Your Relationship?

One of the common themes that arises during couples counseling sessions is jealousy. For instance,...

July 18, 2021

7 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Challenging Ex-Spouse

Many divorced parents contact me and ask for advice about co-parenting with a difficult or...

July 11, 2021

5 Ways to Heal From a Breakup and Learn to Trust Again

Karen, 48, sat on the sofa in my office and recalled the details of her...

July 03, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Getting Married Again

Over the last two decades since my divorce, I’ve come to the conclusion that my...

June 2021

June 27, 2021

Are You Getting What You Deserve in a Relationship?

Both men and women stay in relationships that are destructive due to fears about being...

June 19, 2021

5 Ways to Heal Your Relationship with Your Father

Dear Terry, My parents divorced when I was seven years old. After my dad moved out,...

June 12, 2021

The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Your Relationship

During our couples counseling sessions, Kylie, 48, complains about Justin's, 50, lack of love and...

June 06, 2021

6 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Relationship

Caitlin, an outgoing teacher, 35, came to my office for counseling recently and discussed her...