Blogs for Better Relationships
Practical Advice for Anxiety and Depression Before Considering Therapy or Drugs
Unsure if you need therapy or psychiatric medication? Here is some practical advice for anxiety and depression you should consider before you invest in therapy or consider pharmaceutical intervention.
How to Understand and Overcome Shame
Parents who use shame to control their kids create adults who suffer silently. Click here to understand and overcome shame.
8 Signs of Emotional Maturity
Emotional maturity is the number one predictor for success in any relationship. Being able to assess whether or not other people are emotionally mature, will save you a lot of headache and heartache! No more investing in the wrong people, wasting your time, or beating your head against the wall!
5 Types of Communication Problems
When we know what the root of the problem is, we have a much better chance at solving it! Here are the five types of communication problems, to help you narrow your efforts towards finding a solution.
What is Trust, Exactly?
Trust is actually much more profound of a concept than most people realize. I’m here with a simple, practical definition, that may refine your list of who you trust.
Situationship Advice
If you find yourself in a situationship, and you’re not sure how you feel about it, here are three questions to ask yourself to help you gain clarity.
Why People Don’t Understand You
Do you feel chronically misunderstood, weird, or different? Too many people crave connection, but can’t seem to find it. Why is that? Here are five reasons…
Why They Threaten to Leave & How to Handle It
Have you been in a relationship or know of a couple that threatens to breakup or get a divorce every time they have an argument?
Click here to learn why this happens, and how to handle it.
Why Couples Grow Apart
Is it true that even when you find love, there’s a risk of growing apart? How can you prevent this from happening? Click here to find out!
Healthy Relationship Habits: The State of the Union Check-In
The habit of asking two simple questions can have a profound positive impact on the longevity of your relationship. Find out what they are here.
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends as an adult can be hard. Here’s how to make it simple!
What to Look for When You’re Dating to Have a Long-Lasting Marriage
Here’s what you should look for when you’re dating to improve your chances of having a marriage that can last a lifetime.
Why Validation Isn’t Enough
It’s trendy to say “your feelings are valid”, but many people don’t know what that actually means, or what to do next with that information. Validating emotions too much or too quickly is a slippery slope to victim mentality. Here’s how to avoid that.
How I Self-Soothe as a Therapist
Self-soothing is how we reset our neurophysiology after stress. Your therapist tells you to do it, but how do they do it? Here are my favorite self-soothing methods as a therapist.
How to Unlearn Learned Helplessness
If you struggle to be honest about your feelings or assertive with your needs, it’s because you were taught to do that. Here’s how to undo that lesson.
How to Get Out of a Situationship
Unhappy in your situationship? Here is the mindset you need to own your power and get unstuck!
How to Avoid a Situationship
On the search for love, it’s more likely to find people who are lost. Rather than getting lost with them, I’m here with a map to keep you on track!
8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Close to Someone
Being “close” with someone isn’t always a positive experience. Learn how to assess someone’s capacity for healthy closeness.
You’re Being Gaslit About Situationships
Situationships are toxic. Learn about the tactics used to manipulate and dehumanize people into an unnatural and unhealthy dynamic.
How To Tell The Difference Between Love Bombing and Genuine Love
Is this person a keeper, or a creeper? Sometimes we don’t know for sure until it’s too late. Here’s how to tell the difference.