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Help! I Think My Husband Is Gay October 28, 2016 . 12 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, You have to help me—I feel like I’m living a terrible nightmare! I am not the type to snoop, but recently I’ve been seeing signs my husband might be ... Read More
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5 Reasons It Might Be Healthy to Disappoint Someone October 26, 2016 . 11 Comments
Please do not misinterpret the title; I am not suggesting that you stop trying to succeed or get along with others. What I am suggesting is that you take a moment to consider if you might ... Read More
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Why Do We Ignore the Red Flags in Our Relationships? October 24, 2016 . 10 Comments
I hear from so many men and women whose marriages and relationships are in crisis. “How did I get here?” they wonder. We all know it takes two to tango. What we may overlook is our ... Read More
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Aging as a Couple: Will You Grow Together or Grow Apart? October 24, 2016 . 18 Comments
I’m always happy when couples tell me they’ve been together for 30 or 40 years, even if they happen to be in my office because of a relationship issue. Like aging, relationship issues ... Read More
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How Taking Ownership Builds Connection in a Relationship October 11, 2016 . 7 Comments
Let’s face it: relationships are complicated. Each person brings their own history of conscious and unconscious needs and fears to the table, and these needs and fears are often contradictory. ... Read More
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So You’re Having Relationship Conflict. Now What? October 10, 2016 . 6 Comments
It’s common for relationships to hit rough patches. Maybe you’re arguing more over the “little things,” and what used to be minor frustrations are now full-blown disagreements. ... Read More
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Study Reevaluates Factors of Resilience After Spouse Death October 5, 2016 . 4 Comments
The death of a partner can be damaging to the mental and physical health of the survivor. Though previous research shows about 60% of people who lose a spouse have enough resilience to ... Read More
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How to Stop a Fight with Your Partner Before It Starts October 4, 2016 . 16 Comments
Is your relationship or marriage being destroyed by constant bickering and fighting? If you want your partnership to survive, you’re probably going to have to learn how to discuss the ... Read More
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A Happy Partner Is Good for Your Health, and Other News September 30, 2016 . 2 Comments
Having a happy partner has been linked with better health outcomes for middle-aged and older adults over time, according to a report published by the American Psychological Association. ... Read More
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Surviving an Affair: How One Couple Overcame Infidelity September 30, 2016 . 22 Comments
Alex traveled frequently for work. Ashley never questioned what he did on his business trips. She trusted him. When Alex revealed he’d been having an affair with a coworker with whom ... Read More
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How a ‘Compassion Walk’ Can Put You in a Better Space September 29, 2016 . 13 Comments
“Try taking a compassion walk during which you see everyone, regardless of their behavior, as doing the best they can in that moment. Instead of judging others, try assuming they are ... Read More
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7 Behaviors That Are Killing Your Marriage September 29, 2016 . 12 Comments
When warm and sweet feelings turn cold and sour, when the paradise transforms into a living hell, and when the feeling of love has faded away, you know your relationship has become toxic ... Read More