Richard Nicastro, PhD examines why couples fight and proposes that bickering isn’t always the way...
Sex And Relationships
Ask Lisa: Uncomfortable with my boyfriend’s relationship with his female friend
Trust, once broken, can feel really challenging to mend. However, with consistent effort,...
Ask Lisa : Lack of Emotional Safety in My Relationship
A woman shares her concern about the lack of emotional safety in her relationship and her...
The Under-the-Radar Relationship Killer
Sometimes the biggest relationship problems are not the loudest. Be most concerned about the issues that go unspoken, especially if conflict avoidance is normal for both partners. Key Takeaways...
How to Create Emotional Safety in Your New Relationship
Dating these days can be challenging as it is with dating app swipe culture and the overall uncertainty of trying to figure out who another person is. Through the process, an important things to...
How to Work on Yourself for Lasting Change
Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is your guide: Understanding your internal patterns is a key to growth. Family of Origin Work is your foundation: Clarity around past experiences illuminates present...
Limerence vs. Love in Long-Distance Relationships
Most people have felt that rush of intense emotion when first attracted to someone: the butterflies, the obsessive thoughts, the constant yearning. Long-distance relationships can be a breeding...
Swipe Left on Swipe Culture: Why Online Dating Apps Are Being Ditched
The reign of online dating and its hallmark “swipe culture” is experiencing a steep decline. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge became the go-to for people looking for love, or at least a...
How to Avoid Politics Blowing Up Relationships Over the Holidays
While many are anticipating the upcoming holidays to be merry and bright, there are others who dread the political elephant in the room at their family gatherings where divergent opinions are a...
How to Create More Intimacy in Your Relationship
Intimacy, the feeling of closeness and emotional connection with another person, is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling relationships, playing a vital role in relationship satisfaction,...
Help for High-Conflict Couples
Having a healthy, loving and connected relationship is one of the most rewarding experiences. Couples often start out in a good place and can’t imagine things going awry. The biologically...
Happy 2024, I Have a Few Things for You
2023 was quite a year. To say there have been some challenges is an understatement but my hope for you is that you are finding some inspiration and optimism for the New Year. There were highs,...