Couples Counseling

From the time we begin dating as teenagers or young adults, we are riddled with anxiety over it.

Being in a relationship is never quite a walk in the park. The media, movies, and television all romanticize relationships. Sure, there is conflict to keep things interesting, but it often ends in a happily ever after vibe.

We have to be honest with ourselves; infidelity happens. It’s hurtful and harmful, but humans make mistakes, and sometimes, this is one of them. Physical infidelity is hurtful, but in the digital age, online infidelity is a new hurdle.

We all face adversity and hard times from time to time. It’s a natural part of life. Being there for your partner during the toughest times is what can cement your bond and take your relationship to the next level. One of the ways that you can support your partner in such situations? By being…

Relationships can take a lot of work, time, and effort, especially in the initial stages. It can take months or even years to get to know someone through and through. it’s exciting and interesting to learn their quirks, likes, dislikes, hopes, dreams, and habits.  During this process, a relationship only goes from strength to strength….

It’s no secret that sometimes maintaining a connected relationship can feel difficult. That’s because it is. The advice couples receive like, “communicate often,” and, “make time for each other every day,” sounds fairly simple. But most couples are time-poor, burnout from work or home, and just plain tired.  This is all very human, and the…

The process of goal-setting motivates us to create new facets of our lives and improve our self-awareness. Goal-setting can be a celebration of self-love, or they can be career-focused. What many people don’t consider is setting goals for their relationships.  Relationship goals can help you enrich the relationships in your life. You can also use…

There are many types of relationships. One thing they all share in common is that you can build more meaning into them. Romance, friendship, neighbors, co-workers, and more — they are all better when they are more meaningful. But how do you know when a relationship has meaning? And how can you build more? Of…

Emotional intelligence has come into the spotlight in recent years. Career advice tells us that emotional intelligence, or your EQ, is pivotal to success. Parenting books discuss how parents can help children become more self-aware. Couples note that partners can experience marked relationship satisfaction. What is emotional intelligence?  Renowned relationship expert John. M. Gottman once…

Some people call it a stagnant relationship. Others call it being “stuck in a rut.” Couples notoriously get tunnel vision and hyper-focus on growing together. This is natural when a relationship is just beginning. After a while, though, the sparkles wear off, and some couples forget to refocus on personal growth while still connecting as…