There is so much advice out there on how to have a healthy relationships. Some of it is great but a lot of it is really misguided. Last week, I asked my Instagram community (@lizlistens) to tell me about the worst marriage advice they've received.
Read MoreWhat would you do if I told you that in only 6 hours you can take your relationship to the next level? For some of you, 6 hours might seem like A LOT of time to put into an already packed schedule.
Read MoreLoving a partner who has depression relationships can be hard. Being in a relationship with someone who has depression can be harder. In any relationship there will be ups and downs.
Read MoreMy fiancé and I are in the midst of planning our wedding, and we had the epic fight that everyone I know who has planned a wedding told me about (most told me after I relayed this story and told me it was completely normal, which was encouraging!)
Read MoreMoving in can be an exciting step forward in a couple’s relationship. You’ve spent so much time around each other, it makes financial sense, and it feels like the right time.
Read MoreHow lucky is it that it rhymes? You won't forget it now :-). I've been talking a lot with couples about play and how important it is to maintaining a healthy relationship. It is formative and connective.
Read MoreWould you believe it if I told you that a few weeks ago this fiddle leaf tree was on its last leg? The leaves were brown and black and dropping all over the floor after only living with me for about 14 days.
Read MoreRelationships are integral to human life. Babies literally die if they do not have strong enough attachments. When we struggle in relationships we struggle in life. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that most of my clients find that their deepest pain lives within the issues they have with their relationships.
Read MoreWhen you think back to some of your best memories what comes to mind? Summers at the beach with family? Nightly dinners with your young children?
Read MoreAre you yearning to connect with your partner but you aren't exactly sure how to do it? This is completely normal, especially for couples that have been together for many years.
Read More“Red light. Green Light. Red light! GREEN light!!”
A game built on keen surveillance and forethought towards those agile enough to try and get past you.In reflecting on the game now, and noticing how it appears in our adult lives: Are we still playing this game?
Read MoreSeveral years ago I moved to New Orleans on my own. I had one friend whom had a life and was busy with her friends and boyfriends so I was forced to make other friends. It was hard. I met Erin in my workplace and found that she was also new to the area too.
Read MoreAhh, to be in love. It’s a wonderful thing, isn’t it? You and your partner adventuring in the world together. Engaging in stimulating conversation, taking each other out to dinner, and meeting one another’s friends & family. Getting to know the other’s (many) quirks, feeling passionate, and perhaps making strides towards cohabitation or marriage.
Read MoreRecently, vulnerability has gotten a lot of coverage in the media due to Brené Brown's research and popularity. Her books, Tedtalks, and Super Soul Sunday interview, have brought a very important conversation about the power of vulnerability (and of shame) on our ability to connect.
Read MoreHuman beings are wired for connection. Again and again, research shows that the more quality relationships you have in your life, the more you are safeguarded against mental health issues like depression, stress, low self esteem, and anxiety.
Read MoreThrough my work with couples, I have found that there are particular behaviors that are especially harmful in relationships. The most harmful of the behaviors is a sense of disrespect towards your partner. Many times, I find that people don't recognize that their behaviors are disrespectful towards their partner.
Read MoreIt’s easy to fall into the trap of cliched New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, save more, drink less, exercise, get rid of the 748,923 New Yorkers collecting dust under your coffee table that you swore you would read before you made last year’s resolution. I want to offer you an alternative.
Read MoreDivorce is an extremely stressful period for many couples. It can be drawn out in litigation, with lawyers encouraging each of their clients to run the other through the ringer to get the best settlement. In the end, the emotions that arise post-divorce; the fear, the uncertainty, and the anxiety, can be crippling for both parties.
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