RElationship Tips
The Underrated Importance of Being Silly
This whole therapist thing is serious business. Most of the time, people don’t show up unless things have gotten bad. It’s similar to the doctor’s office, where no one wants
Why Daily Rituals Are So Important For Your Marriage
I love the idea of love rituals presented by Dr. William J. Doherty and I love working with my couples in finding and implementing them. I have written of rituals
Why Even You Should Do Relational Therapy
There are many different types of relationships ranging anywhere from strangers and acquaintances to friends, family, or spouse. If any of these people ask how you are doing, in the
Help each other’s dreams come true
Once upon a time, over a decade ago, I was a young and naive college student. I was surrounded by other young people, dreaming about a bright future. We fantasized
How to Enhance Intimacy, Part 1
Intimacy is an essential aspect of a romantic relationship. When we talk about relationship intimacy, we should recognize that there are two different types of intimacy—emotional and physical. These two
Parenting and Personal Expectation
Those are fancy words for something commonly known as “mom guilt.” While it’s perhaps more common in mommy culture, dads are susceptible as well, and it’s all too commonly expressed
