by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Jul 17, 2025 | Couples Counseling, Emotional Health, Sex And Relationships, Therapy, Tickled Articles
Key Takeaways AI tools can be helpful, but they can’t replace the emotional depth of a trained human therapist. The question of whether AI can truly provide empathy and human connection is central to understanding its limitations. Therapy is built on shared emotional...
by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Jul 16, 2025 | Relationships Etc., Sex And Relationships, Tickled Articles
Trust is a pillar of any healthy relationship. When broken, it can lead to insecurity and hurt. Healthy boundaries, open communication and maintaining emotional safety are all also important, particularly avoiding behaviors that create insecurity. A woman asks Lisa...
by Richard Nicastro, PhD | Jul 9, 2025 | couples communication, relationship conflict, Relationship Problems, Sex And Relationships, Tickled Articles
Richard Nicastro, PhD examines why couples fight and proposes that bickering isn’t always the way it seems. Though bickering can clearly be problematic, he proposes the possibility that sometimes it might be fun. Key Takeaways Bickering is often harmless—but...
by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Jul 9, 2025 | Relationships Etc., Sex And Relationships, Tickled Articles
Trust, once broken, can feel really challenging to mend. However, with consistent effort, vulnerability, and a genuine commitment to change, it can be rebuilt. A woman asks Lisa how to regain trust in her relationship. Lisa’s response to her offers steps to do this,...
by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Jun 23, 2025 | Relationship Problems, Sex And Relationships, Tickled Articles
A woman shares her concern about the lack of emotional safety in her relationship and her challenge with getting him to understand what she needs from him. The Question to Lisa “I read your article on emotional safety, and it seems to be lacking in my recent...
