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
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
Open the Doors of Healing: Healthy Healing After an Abusive Relationship
Whether it is coercion, control, physical violence or verbal abuse, we can all comprehend the plight of the survivor and their need for advice; their want of change or to flee. Once removed from the battle, what we are left
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;
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
Why Your Kids Need Their Grandparents (And Grandparents Need Their Grandkids)
This year, both Kate and I lost our last, and most beloved grandparents — Kate, a grandmother who she adored, and me, a grandfather who I deeply admired. These deaths have had us reminiscing about the role these loving elders played
Love Notes Ep4, Search Radius by YasGuru
How do I get to know someone long-distance? Increasing your search radius, increases your search results. In this episode, we learn the 3 golden rules of getting to know someone online or far away Click here to watch the video
Trust Your Gut to Pick Your Partner
My Grandpa was married four times. My Dad was married five times. I’ve been divorced once. I come from a long line of Broken Pickers. We can learn to trust our gut. Just like anything else it takes practice. Becoming conscious of
Want Your Marriage to Last? Get Premarital Counseling
Many couples mistakenly believe that they don’t need counseling before marriage and that conflict should be avoided. However, a certain level of conflict is healthy and necessary, and premarital counseling can offer an opportunity to discuss potential problematic issues. Click