Things will get better when...... we get married... have kids... make more money... move... and any other happening in the future. The truth is if things are rough now then making a major life transition will most likely not improve it.
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It's Date Night! And that means finding a way to connect with our significant other. Date Night doesn’t always have to mean going to a fancy dinner.
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I totally get where this advice comes from. Anyone who gives it means well. However, science shows it is misguided. If you or your partner is in a late night argument and one of you wants to sleep then the best thing to do is respect this.
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Did you know that you share more with your partner through your body language than through your word? Have you ever sensed something was wrong with your significant other even when they have not said a word?
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While it’s important for everyone to carry their weight, relationships can not be 50/50 at all times ( or maybe ever at anytime). Trying to create absolute equality drives couples into disappointment, frustration, and anger.
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Did you know that there are many easy, quick ways to improve your relationship? Often times, we consider the more "big ticket" items - changing communication patterns, taking a big vacation, getting married, buying a special gift, etc.
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Thank you for following along on the series of "marriage myths". In this post we debunk the first myth: "My partner should know what I want/need/feel", "I shouldn't have to tell you [fill in the blank]." is one of the most common phrases that I hear in my office.
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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.
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What 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.
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Loving 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.
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I decided to become a therapist my freshman year of high school after losing a friend to suicide. I was also influenced by my friends that would come to me with various things they were dealing with in school, relationships, at home, with their families, etc.
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My 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!)
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Moving 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.
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Unlike most of my skills that have deteriorated with age - nailing cartwheel splits, remembering the names of people I meet five minutes after they introduce themselves, and sleeping through the night - my ability to form and keep good friends has improved over time.
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How 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.
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Do you find yourself spending your days in high alert. Feeling worried and struggling to stay focused and calm?
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"I feel like I'm terrible at my job. Why did they hire me?" "I'm unhappy but I don't think things can change." "I can't believe they would want to date me." "I'm just not good enough." Have you ever struggled with thoughts like these?
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