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September 2026

September 20, 2026

5 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Relationships

Dear Terry, I’ve been feeling very discouraged about my ability to keep my marriage together...

August 2026

August 23, 2026

How Managing Conflict Can Strengthen Your Marriage

For most of my life, I’ve bought into the commonly held belief that good marriages...

January 2026

January 25, 2026

What Can I Do To Save My Marriage?

Dear Terry, I’ve been married to John for ten years and I’m worried because we’ve...

January 19, 2026

How to Effectively Manage Conflict with Your Partner

For most of my life, I’ve bought into the commonly held belief that good marriages...

November 2025

November 30, 2025

Don’t Let Screen Time Destroy Your Marriage

When Maria, 37, and Jeff, 38, came to our first session for counseling they both...

November 10, 2025

The Best Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship

Kyla, 38, sat on the couch of my office telling me about her unhealthy relationship...

May 2025

May 11, 2025

Loving Someone With Anxiety

Approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Statistically, women are...

March 2025

March 16, 2025

How Managing Conflict Can Help Couples Thrive

Dear Terry, After fourteen-years of marriage, I’m at the end of my rope. My husband,...

March 02, 2025

5 Smart Ways to Repair Broken Trust

Karen, 48, and Mike, 53, sat on the couch in my office and described their...

January 2025

January 19, 2025

5 Smart Ways to Repair Broken Trust in Relationships

Mistrust can come in many forms, from suspecting partners of infidelity, to fearing that they...

December 2024

December 29, 2024

6 Tips for Remarried Couples to Build Trust and Intimacy

Brian, 58, and Alyssa, 52, a couple who I counseled recently, came to my office...

September 2024

September 15, 2024

6 Ways to Stop Being Defensive with Your Partner

During tough conversations, it’s helpful to choose battles wisely and to distinguish between petty issues...

July 2024

July 07, 2024

7 Steps for Couples to Repair After An Argument

I’ve often stated that one of the most important elements of a successful marriage is...

June 2024

June 02, 2024

Are Arguments Inevitable in Relationships?

During their first counseling session, Rebecca, 37, and Kevin, 36, discuss how they tend to...

January 2024

January 07, 2024

Moving On After Divorce: How To Love And Trust Again

When my marriage ended, I went through a period of self-reflection and found myself ruminating...

December 2023

December 31, 2023

Is Fighting Inevitable In Your Relationship?

We’ve all been there: the day-to-day routine with our partner falls into a pattern of...

December 09, 2023

8 Signs Your Partner Is Totally Wrong For You

Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook someone’s faults in the early stage of a relationship. Infatuation...

December 03, 2023

5 Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship

Kyla, 40, sat on the couch of my office telling me about her unhealthy relationship...

October 2023

October 08, 2023

When Screen Time Stands Between You and Your Partner

When Maria, 37, and Jeff, 38, came to our first session for counseling they both...

September 2023

September 10, 2023

5 Ways to Increase Communication and Improve Intimacy

In many ways, relationships are ruled by the routines partners establish for themselves. These patterns...

June 2023

June 25, 2023

5 Smart Ways to Repair Broken Trust in Relationships

Many of the individuals that seek counseling from my practice report that they lack trust...

January 2023

January 29, 2023

8 Reasons You Might Settle For Less Than You Deserve in Relationships

If you find yourself attracted to a partner who is emotionally unavailable or distant, or...

January 15, 2023

7 Signs That You Need Better Boundaries in Relationships

After years of helping clients with boundary issues, I began researching the topic to gain...

January 08, 2023

6 Things to Try Before Giving Up On Your Marriage

We’ve long understood the pain and perils of relationships characterized by physical and emotional abuse....

August 2022

August 28, 2022

6 Ways to Stop the “Blame Game” and Manage Conflicts With Your Partner

You will disagree with your partner, that’s a given. But it’s not arguing with him...

May 2022

May 01, 2022

Don’t Take Things Too Personally in Marriage

While it is natural to feel hurt when a loved one has done something wrong...

January 2022

January 16, 2022

How Dealing with Conflict Can Help Couples Thrive

Dear Terry, After fourteen-years of marriage, I’m at the end of my rope. My husband,...

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...

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,...

June 2021

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...