In this age of endless connection, we are more disconnected than ever and most relationships don’t go very far beyond the surface. Maybe it’s because we hold ourselves back or maybe it’s because we no longer have the tools to
7 Simple Ways You Can Become a Better Partner
Romantic relationships are dynamic. They continuously change, reflecting circumstances, stresses, and the everyday ups and downs experienced by both partners. What happens to “me” and to “you” ultimately affects “us.” The healthiest relationships have partners who routinely (if subconsciously) check in
How Healthy Couples Deal with Their In-Laws
“[M]ost people struggle with in-law issues on some level,” said Meredith Hansen, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist who works with couples in Newport, Calif. For instance, you might feel like your in-laws don’t accept you or they’re overly critical of your
Identity Politics Podcast: Heyy Auntie – (ft. The Villiage Auntie)
The Village Auntie herself, Angelica Lindsey-Ali, joins us to discuss the importance of owning your sexual health and finding spaces to explore issues around intimacy, pleasure and womanhood. GUEST: Angelica Lindsey-Ali, @villageauntie, is a community scholar whose research interests include
Practice These 5 Communication Levels to Boost the Intimacy in Your Marriage
We know communication is vital to any relationship. Communication is the heart of the human connection. It can be verbal, or it can be nonverbal. Either way, rest assured, communication exists whether you are saying anything or not. It is the
Dr. Gottman’s 3 Skills (and 1 Rule!) for Intimate Conversation
The couples who reach out to us in a state of distress almost always have one thing in common: they want to know that everything is okay. They want to know that they’re not alone, and they want to make
6 Subtle Ways People Bully Their Partners
It might not be that hard for you to recognize the overt ways in which a partner pushes you around or bullies you. For example, if your partner is hypercritical, or consistently lets you know that things you do are never good enough;
Before You Tie The Knot- Ep.1
Watch the new DeenTV series that relates fictional stories to help illustrate concepts that will lead to happier marriages. Based on the book “Before You Tie The Knot” by Sister Salma Abugideiri and Imam Mohamed Magid. This episode discusses finding
When You Marry for Four Reasons, Don’t Forget Your Reason
As a practicing psychologist, I was once consulted by a brother in Turkey in need of immediate relationship advice. In summary, the brother’s “emergency” was that he had met a nice religious girl from a good family but was not
Repair is the Secret Weapon of Emotionally Connected Couples
When you think about it, every couple in every relationship is set up for failure. It’s impossible to be emotionally available to your partner 100% of the time. In his book, The Science of Trust, Dr. Gottman explains that both partners in