Beware the Enemies of Effective Communication

If you want your partner to listen to what you're saying, these are a few things you should avoid.

Time to Have the Talk

Time to put your assumptions about gender role differences out on the table.

Turning Up Your Relationship Thermostat

First aid for turning a ho-hum relationship back to the intimacy you need!

Is Your Relationship In A Rut?

Is your relationship in a rut? Maybe you know that something’s missing in your relationship but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Being in a relationship rut means that you are neither particularly unhappy with your partner but you also not particularly happy. It’s like being in a comfortable place of indifference and acceptance that you can’t seem to get out of…why? Simply because it’s what you’ve both become accustomed to and you don’t know how to change it. But, here’s some great news...it doesn’t have to be this way! We all sometimes need a wake-up call to rouse us out of mediocrity and into the life and relationship of our dreams. There is a way to do this in your relationship and I’m going to give you some tips on how to get there.

Closing the Communication Gap in Your Relationship

How can couples ensure that what they say is interpreted in the way that they mean it? The first step is to identify the common communication mistakes so that we can then try to fix them.

5 Ways to Show Appreciation in Your Relationship

It’s so easy to take each other for granted and to get caught up in a pattern of not expressing your appreciation of each other. So what can you do to really let your partner know how grateful you are for everything that they do?

Overcome The Communication Gap

I’ve met so many couples during my years as a psychotherapist whose problems boil down to a simple lack of communication. In most cases, this type of communication skill does not come naturally and the only way to ingrain it into your relationship is to learn and continually use this valuable communication strategy: The Mirroring Exercise.

No Pre-Wedding Bliss?

Most couples experience conflict in the weeks (and even months!) building up to their nuptials. The pre-wedding stress coupled with the anticipation of a brand-new life ahead often leads to friction.Here are some tips on how to minimize, pre-wedding friction.

How to Ensure Pre-Wedding Bliss

Most couples experience conflict in the weeks (and even months!) building up to their nuptials. The pre-wedding stress coupled with the anticipation of a brand-new life ahead often leads to friction. Here are some tips on how to minimize, pre-wedding friction.

Entering the Anger Danger Zone?

You began the conversation with altruistic intentions. The intensity and staccato of your voices signal that you and your partner are approaching a full-blown argument. You don’t want to fling insults and accusations. You just need a time out. What do you do?