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Help! My Wife Doesn’t Love Me Anymore and Says She Needs ‘Space’ August 25, 2017 . 8 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’ve been married for nine years and have two children. This past month, my wife told me that she no longer loves me and she needs space. I was diagnosed with ... Read More
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Talking in Circles? Get Communication Back on Track During a Fight August 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. No two people see everything the same way, have carbon copy preferences, share identical temperaments, care equally about things, express ... Read More
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Help! My Partner Doesn’t Seem to Like My Child August 18, 2017 . 30 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I am a mother of one child, and I share custody of that child with her father. I’ve been divorced for seven years, and for the last two I’ve been seeing ... Read More
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Heavy Drinking Associated with Increase in Intimate Partner Violence August 17, 2017 . 2 Comments
Among heavy drinkers, intoxication is correlated with increased violence against intimate partners, according to a study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Previous ... Read More
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The One Thing You’re Doing Every Day to Harm Your Relationship August 15, 2017 . 5 Comments
As soon as a couple in my therapy office wants to explain a recent fight, I have only one question. “Were you texting?” More often than not, the answer is yes. After that, I can guess ... Read More
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Talking for Better Sex: Understanding Your Partner’s Sexual Response August 15, 2017 . 2 Comments
This article walks the reader through an imaginary sexual interaction between a couple working to overcome various challenges in order to connect. Throughout the story, the author will ... Read More
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3 Phrases Your Partner Needs to Hear as Much as ‘I Love You’ August 11, 2017 . 4 Comments
Our socialization teaches us that “I love you” is the most important phrase we should tell a partner. From our parents and caregivers to pop culture, we are led to believe those words ... Read More
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The Anger Cycle: Coping with Anger—and Its Impact—in Relationships August 9, 2017 . 8 Comments
Editor’s note: The following article refers to instances of anger in relationships that do not escalate into any kind of abuse, either physical or emotional. Articles discussing ... Read More
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Shedding Light on Blind Spots: Secrets to Improving Your Marriage August 8, 2017 . 3 Comments
Shedding light on blind spots can make the difference in whether a marriage thrives. We all have blind spots. Discovering and understanding what yours may be can have a lasting impact on ... Read More
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Help! My Partner Insists on Checking My Phone Messages August 4, 2017 . 9 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been with my boyfriend for going on three years. A couple of months ago, he said he thought it would be “healthy” for us to be able to have access ... Read More
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When the Deluge Comes, Seek Refuge in a Strong Marriage August 3, 2017 . 5 Comments
Last weekend, my husband and I went for our almost-daily walk around the neighborhood. We have a particular route we always follow, and on this day our three dogs joined us. My husband ... Read More
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How to Keep Passion Alive in a Long-Term Relationship August 1, 2017 . 8 Comments
Sexuality is a crucial energizing force in the lives of human beings. At its best, sex in an intimate relationship is an expression of the emotional bond between two people. It is best ... Read More