Your partner may not be experiencing optimal mental health this holiday season. Short days, family conflict, and being stretched thin are the downsides to the holiday season. If your partner is feeling depressed or anxious you are probably trying to do whatever you can to help. Here are three tips that can be helpful to your partner and your relationship.

The holiday season is upon us! Many people are finding it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in a few days and that 2023 will soon be coming to a close. A lot of people have spent this year travelling and resuming more of a pre-covid lifestyle. Although a common phrase is that this is the most wondeful time of the year, a lot of individuals and couples struggle now.

Some people are unsure what is discussed in couples counseling. There are TV shows that simulate couples’ sessions and you may wonder how accurate some of those shows are. From being an experienced couple’s counselor, I can tell you that topics that are discussed can vary from couple to couple and I strongly believe in understanding the dynamic between the couple and how to make the relationship work best for both people.

Every relationship has road bumps. Regardless of how long you have been together or how deeply you are in love, there will be problems that need to be discussed. Ironing out the kinks in your relationship is the best way to make it stronger.

Communication in a relationship is something that can always be improved upon. Your communication can always improve whether you are newly dating or years into your relationship. Having strong and effective communication is a great foundation for your relationship to grow on.

Good communication is one of the pillars of a healthy relationship. The more you practice communicating effectively and efficiently, the stronger your relationship can become. Whether you are a new couple just getting to know one another or you are in the midst of a long-term relationship, here are six communication tips for you and your partner to follow.

Infidelity in a relationship may seem like you–or your relationship–will never be able to recover. Even if this isn’t completely true, the feeling is not unwarranted. Cheating is a huge violation of trust, and it will completely level your relationship. However, you can move past it.

Everyone wants to be the best partner in a relationship that they can be. It’s an intimidating topic, but we promise the following five steps will make it easier. If you want to be a better partner in your relationship, keep reading.

One of the most difficult things in a relationship is finding a communication style that works for both you and your partner. Communicating well is something that many couples take for granted. However, if your relationship has areas to improve upon in the communication department, do not worry. I am here to help.

Despite what we may want our friends and family to think, everyone fights with their romantic partner. Yes, even the perfect couples. Every couple deals with disagreements at some point or another, and fighting is simply a type of conflict resolution.

Unfortunately, infidelity in a relationship is something many of us have had to grapple with over the years. Despite what we may try to show on social media, our relationships are rarely perfect. Sometimes, people we love can hurt us and choose to cheat in an online relationship.

If you have decided to start couples therapy, I applaud you! Making the decision that you want to try getting professional help is the first step in doing the hard work to improve your relationship or get more clarity on relationship dynamics. Now that you have decided to invest time and money in the process, there are things you can do to maximize the success of the process.

I see a lot of couples and individuals who are looking to build trust in their relationships. Sometimes an event such as infidelity causes a sudden and intense breach of trust. Sometimes over time, trust has been reduced as the relationship has evolved due to spending less time and participating in fewer activities together.

As the pandemic ebbs and flows across the United States many people continue to work from home. It was widely believed that once COVID-19 improved or became endemic that most people would return to work. However, many companies are deciding to allow workers to work from home permanently at least part of the week.

Couples counseling can be helpful in a myriad of ways. Many different issues and concerns can be addressed and resolved in couples counseling. Sometimes couples are unsure of whether couples counseling is a good idea for them.

Many times, I work with couples who have been together for many years. A common theme I come across is that the relationship has become stale or unexciting and the couple feels disconnected. Another issue is that talk is always around serious subjects such as money, careers, family drama, or bad news about others. When this occurs, talking about positive things can be very helpful to bring back feelings of warmth and appreciation into the relationship

All relationships have their ups and downs. When things are going well, relationships can be a great source of comfort, fun, and fulfillment. Unfortunately during rough periods, there can be a lot of stress pain, and emotional upheaval. If you start to feel that you may be better off leaving the relationship a lot of stress or panic can ensue.

For many people, 2021 has been a stressful and complicated year. When people are stressed and going through a hard time, relationship satisfaction can decrease, and conflict as a couple can increase. If you feel your relationship could use improvement in 2022, here are some tips on how to stay close and connected in the new year.

If you recently got engaged, congratulations! As you are about to embark on what will hopefully be a long and happy marriage it is important to discuss some things with your partner. The following three topics are important and arise frequently between couples. Discussing it before marriage can help ensure that your marriage is off to a smooth start.

The holiday season of 2021 has arrived! Many people are now feeling disoriented. COVID-19 continues to persist, the economic environment is uncertain and some of us have not gathered with our families and friends for a long time. Although the holiday season has been called “the most wonderful time of the year”, sadly many individuals and couples struggle.