What does it take to make a healthy and meaningful romantic relationship? It’s simple and difficult all at the same time. The average couple waits six years from the time trouble begins to the time they seek treatment. Sometimes, too much damage has been done. I often think, “I wish I could have gotten to them sooner.” So, what goes into making a harmonious relationship? I’ll share a few things that I’ve learned anecdotally as…

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could divorce-proof your marriage – if you knew what to avoid in order to protect your relationship from becoming so unhealthy that it is no longer viable? Conflict in marriages is not only normal, but it can also be productive if we know how to navigate it – it alerts us something is wrong, so that we can address it. The outcome of the interaction depends on how we address it, however. Marriage researcher…

We’re over a year into this pandemic, which has heavily disrupted all of our lives in one form or another. The good news: We have a vaccine; it’s being distributed; and our positivity rate is decreasing. The bad news: This past year has taken a toll on our businesses, our mental health and our relationships. If COVID-19 has had a negative impact on your relationships, you’re not alone. The effects of the pandemic have amplified issues…

As we enter month nine of a global pandemic, a presidential election cycle, the nomination of a supreme court justice, racial strife, NTI (that’s non-traditional instruction for those of you fortunate enough to not have school age-children during this nightmare), let it be said that nerves are frayed, tensions are high and apologies may be in order. Many of us are not living our “best lives” right now; and with that said, it’s possible that perhaps…

As we enter month five of social distancing as a result of COVID-19, the side effects of the pandemic continue to affect us — even those who haven’t had firsthand exposure to the illness. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression or quarantine fatigue, you’re not alone. Nothing increases anxiety more than uncertainty, and this virus has caused uncertainty at every turn. We still don’t know when a vaccine will be available. We don’t exactly know what school…

Coronavirus. It’s a term that just a few short months ago none of us had ever uttered, but that has now taken control of so many aspects our day-to-day lives. The pandemic and its multi-faceted effects have changed the way we work, the way we parent, the way we shop and socialize, leaving very few facets of our lives untouched. I think it’s safe to say that we’re all feeling weary. The emotions surfacing during this…