Conflict is a part of life and relationships. Though having less conflict is a good thing, having...
Relationship Problems
The Most Important Aspect of Affair Recovery
The emotional backlash of an affair on the partner who was cheated on can be earth shattering. ...
Bad Relationships on Repeat? Break Your Unhealthy Patterns
Criticism. Sarcasm. Disrespect. Repeat. These are just some of the relationship behaviors that...
How to Be More Emotionally Available, and Why
Being emotionally available is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. It allows for openness, communication, intimacy and depth. Then why is being emotionally unavailable such a common problem...
The Often-Overlooked Glue of Long-Term Relationships
Most people know what it feels like in the beginning of a relationship when both of your brains are busy bringing you together, as in the “honeymoon phase.” Romantic love produces high levels of...
Valentines Day: Is it Time to Refocus on Your Relationship?
Many relationships have taken a beating over the past months. The preoccupation and distraction of COVID has had consequential impact on couples everywhere as their relationships have slipped out...
Codependency is an Attachment Issue
Aude Castagna, MFT explores the reasons people can be compulsive pleasers and caretakers, even in the face of toxic behaviors and to their own detriment. She offers some guidance around how to...
Couples: Virus Fear vs. Virus Fatigue
Summer is here. The warm weather beckons. He wants to get together with a big group for a BBQ in someone’s yard and not worry about wearing masks or if the party spills inside. She feels strongly...
Roadblocks to Forgiveness in Relationships
Richard Nicastro, Phd, takes a closer look at some of the obstacles to forgiveness in intimate relationships. Imagine this scenario: Your spouse/partner has wounded you in some way. S/he has now...
Men Who Chase Shadows: Secrets, Lies and Acting Out
“Why did I do it? I love my wife, I have so much to lose, why?!” Many of the men I work with are seeking answers to questions like the one above. They’ve acted in ways they later regret and, at some...
Affair Recovery for the Betrayed Partner
Richard Nicastro, Phd, digs into the painful experience of being betrayed in an intimate relationship, offering insights into how to move into a space of self-care and compassion. An emotional...
A Closer Look at Narcissism
Richard Nicastro, PhD, digs deeper into narcissism; the differences between a label and actual diagnosis and the pain of loving a narcissist. Narcissism has been getting a lot of attention lately...