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Finding Balance: A Warm and Affirming Look at the Extreme Need for Independence in Intimate Relationships
Do you ever feel like you need a significant amount of personal space—so much that it strains your connections?
How to Disagree Without Hurting Each Other: A Guide for Couples
Disagreements are natural when two unique people come together. How you handle them can strengthen your bond or create distance. The good news? You can learn to disagree in ways that bring you closer instead of pushing you apart.
The Silent Treatment vs. Healthy Boundaries: Recognizing Toxic Communication Patterns
Have you ever faced silence during an argument or needed space but worried about seeming distant? These moments reveal a key difference between the silent treatment and healthy boundaries.
Building Emotional Intimacy After the Spark is Gone
Relationships are beautiful, but they’re not always easy. Early on, everything feels exciting and new, but over time, life’s routines can dull that initial spark. This doesn’t mean the love is gone—it’s simply time to nurture a deeper, more meaningful connection.
How Can Relationship Therapy Help You While Single and Searching?
Relationship therapy isn’t just for couples—it’s also valuable when you’re single and seeking a meaningful connection. It can help you gain clarity, insight, and confidence to create the partnership you truly desire
Stop People-Pleasing in Relationships: How to Be True to Yourself
In close relationships, the urge to please can blur into people-pleasing, leading to burnout and loss of self. To build a healthy, balanced relationship, break this cycle and ensure you're valued for who you are.
Exploring Monogamy and Openness: Finding What Works in Your Relationship
In this blog, we'll explore how gay men navigate monogamy and openness, focusing on building trust, setting boundaries, and communicating openly to find what works best for both partners.
Rebuilding Trust: How to Heal Your Relationship After Betrayal
Betrayal in a relationship—whether through infidelity, broken promises, or dishonesty—can deeply damage trust. However, with time, effort, and mutual commitment, healing and repair are possible.
What if My Partner is Polyamorous and I'm Not?
Relationships are complex, and every couple is unique. But what if one partner is polyamorous and the other isn't? This can bring up many questions, and it's key to approach it with openness and understanding. In this blog, I'll discuss how to navigate these differences, communicate clearly, set boundaries, and find compromises that work for both partners.
Understanding Codependent Relationships: What You Need to Know
Codependent relationships can be tough to navigate, but understanding what they are and how they work is the first step toward healthier connections.
Avoiding Relationship Re-runs: How to Learn from Past Mistakes
Have you been in a cycle of failed relationships? Here are some tips to help get you on a more productive path.