3 signs indicate a partner may have a low emotional intelligence. Key Points: If a partner gradually becomes less attentive and caring,...

Finding the right partner for you is a numbers game. Tired of being the bridesmaid and not the bride? If you know you want a relationship...

How to help someone who is grieving. Grieving is painful and isolating. Grieving during a pandemic can feel downright cruel. The typical...

The parenting plan is one of the important tools of successful co-parenting. I have worked with divorcing clients for the past 25+ years....

Welcoming a new dog into your home: the case of Kate and William There has never been a period in our history when we have all spent as...

How to respond to challenging behavior in tough times. In our last post, we talked about how important connection is when your child acts...

Why we mistake infatuation for love. Why is it that some people make our hearts beat faster, make our stomach flutter, and bring a rosy...

The ability to tune in to each other is perhaps the most needed human capacity Many stories have been told about extraordinary feats...

Dreams might seem benign, but they may alter your relationship experiences. It's morning. Your alarm buzzes and you're pulled from a...

Powerful small steps to increase the quality of relationships. One of the most powerful ways to calm down from stress or anxiety is to...

Effective ways to seek and provide emotional support. Romantic relationships are all about providing mutual support. When you’ve got a...

What works best is keeping communication declarative and operational For this blog entry, I am indebted to psychologist, Dr. John Narciso...

New research finds what really shapes your life experience over the years. Is it possible to become the person you hope to be, as you...

Is a breakup eminent? More than 40 of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, according to the American Psychological...

Caregiving in the time of Covid. The year 2020 has exhausted us, and 2021 is just starting to reveal itself. As we grapple with the...

Before you do irrevocable damage, de-escalate Sometimes conversations can get out of hand - emotions can run high, hurtful words are...

What you need to know when making decisions about languages in the home. Decisions about using more than one language in the family in...

A real apology holds the potential for repair and healing on all sides. The context of apologies are relationships, be they between...

It’s all on the job training... There is a kernel of truth in the notion that to be eligible for a deeply loving relationship, you must...

Four ways to kickstart his or her heart. Prolonged eye contact, good natured teasing, and longer than usual chats may signify he or she...