Part 2: From Hot Pursuit to Sweatpants: Why We Stop Trying (And How to Start Again)
Remember those early days? The endless texts, the carefully chosen outfits, the butterflies in your stomach before every date? In the beginning, we pull out all the stops. We want to impress, to seduce, to capture the attention and affection of our beloved.
Part 1: When Desire Takes a Detour: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Long-Term Intimacy
We've all heard the whispers – that spark inevitably fades, passion fizzles out, and long-term relationships settle into a comfortable, but decidedly un-sexy, routine. But is that really the inevitable fate of love? Or can we defy the odds and keep the flame burning bright?
Why Humans Cry
Far from a sign of weakness, crying is a powerful biological and psychological tool. Discover the science behind emotional tears, how they flush stress hormones, and why they are a primal signal for human connection. Understand the real purpose of your tears.
Where the Bodies Are Buried: The Hidden Work of Couples Therapy
Good couples therapy is half solving a mystery and half writing a love story. But the tools that work in individual therapy often fail when applied to a relationship. Learn why you need a specialist who can hold the heat, interrupt your destructive patterns, and uncover where the bodies are buried.
The Death of Desire: Why Modern Relationships Are Struggling
How is it that in this age of unprecedented connection, we find ourselves so profoundly disconnected from the very ones we love?
Discernment Counseling vs. Couples Therapy: Which is Right for You?
Are you and your partner caught in a painful dance of uncertainty, unsure whether to hold on tighter or let go? Perhaps you're replaying the same arguments, feeling a growing distance between you, or simply sensing that something isn't right. This place of ambiguity – the agonizing "in-between" – can be one of the most difficult spots in a relationship.
Decoding the Resistance to Couples Therapy: What Your Partner's Hesitation Really Means
It's a vulnerable position to be in: you sense your relationship needs help, but your partner seems unwilling to step into the arena of couples therapy. It's easy to feel alone, but it's crucial to remember that resistance to therapy is incredibly common, especially among high-achievers.
Helping Couples Navigate the Pain of Infidelity
Recovering from infidelity is one of the most challenging things a couple can go through. It's a long and arduous journey that demands courage, vulnerability, and an unwavering commitment from both partners. There will be setbacks, tears, and moments when you want to give up. But I want you to know this: healing is possible.