When I first meet a couple in couples therapy, there’s often a lot that both partners want to get off their chests. This is especially common between couples who have got into a habit of avoiding conflict by distancing from one another, which of course means there...
It’s no surprise that affairs are a common reason why people come to couple therapy. In this article, I want to make some observations about the potential meanings of affairs. I am not of course advocating nor making excuses for an affair. An affair often happens when...
Watching children head off to university is often a mix of pride and heartache for parents. It represents a huge milestone, a sign of success in raising them to independence. At the same time, it can leave parents reeling from the sudden loss of a role that once...
Perhaps your summer getaway has left you feeling more distant than connected. Or maybe some challenges you’d hoped were in the past were bubbling up again. If your holiday didn’t reignite the spark you were hoping for, you’re not alone. Many couples return...
As the holiday season approaches and families head off to sunny getaways, many couples see this time as a chance to reconnect. For those caught in the whirlwind of demanding careers and parenting responsibilities, vacations provide a much-needed pause – a window...
