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.

Whether you’ve been together for 3 months, 3 years, or 3 decades, there is no “wrong time” to make an effort in your romantic partnership. You may be eager to co-create the best relationship you can with your loved one. You may feel you are at an impasse, and things are a little tired, less exciting, or “same old, same old.

Healthy and productive communication is the backbone of a good relationship. How many times does the idea of communication come up when you think or talk about your relationship? “If only she’d listen to what I’m trying to say,” or “He never tells me what he’s feeling,” are all about missed opportunities to communicate. Telling your spouse or significant other: “Talk to me!” or “Why don’t we ever talk?” is the same as begging them to work on communication skills.

Finances often cause conflict in relationships. Research has shown that the number one thing that couples fight about is money. Although this topic is sensitive and can lead to disagreements there are things you can do to address this topic constructively.