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Couples and Marriage Counseling

Insights on building stronger relationships, improving communication, and navigating the challenges that bring couples to counseling. Includes Gottman Method perspectives, conflict resolution strategies, and guidance for couples at every stage.

Couples and Marriage Counseling

Communication Killers

April 2, 2026 11 min read

6 Communication Killers That Destroy Relationships (and How to Fix Them) Every couple argues. That is normal. What determines whether a relationship survives conflict is not whether you fight, but…

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Signs Your Relationship Needs Counseling

April 2, 2026 5 min read

Most couples don’t come to counseling when the first problem shows up. They come after months or years of the same arguments, the same distance, the same feeling that something…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

The Gottman Method: What Makes Relationships Last

March 26, 2025 6 min read

What Makes Relationships Last After four decades of research at the University of Washington, Drs. John and Julie Gottman can predict with over 90% accuracy whether a couple will stay…

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Personal development

Autism Spectrum and Dating

May 29, 2024 3 min read

Going on a date can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience, especially for teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The key to a successful date lies in…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

How to Beat Fear of Relationships and Intimacy

December 5, 2023 3 min read

Overcoming Fear of Relationships with Counseling In a previous post, I addressed the topic of Fear of Relationships (Romantic Anxiety). In this post, I will discuss how counseling can help…

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Relationship Decisions

December 1, 2023 3 min read

Relationship Decisions: Making Sense of Thoughts & Feelings Many people struggle with relationship decisions, and it’s not always easy to know what to do. Questions like whether to commit, have…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

Emotional Rent – How much are you paying?

October 21, 2023 2 min read

What is Emotional Rent in Relationships? In the world of relationships, the concept of “emotional rent” is a powerful one. It revolves around the idea that in certain relationships, one…

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10 Great Tips for Couples Moving In Together

September 28, 2023 8 min read

Tips for Couples Moving in Together: Navigating the Journey Moving in together is a significant step in any couple’s journey. It’s a time of excitement, adjustment, and shared experiences. While…

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How to Breakup Without Being Cruel

August 8, 2023 4 min read

A Guide to Breakup Etiquette for Adults and Teens Breaking up with someone is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and emotionally charged experiences we may encounter in our lives.…

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