Selfless Love: Being a Caretaker
I have recently been giving a lot of thought to what it means to be a caretaker, having been one myself at one point in life. Many people would reach out to me asking how …
Life Transitions Series: Retirement
My father-in-law is retiring at the end of this month. He has been planning for this day for quite some time, but especially over the last couple of years. The exact date has moved a …
Anxiety or OCD?
When you think of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), do you think of obsessional washing of hands, flicking the light switch 5 times, or refusing to step on sidewalk cracks? If you answered “yes”, you are …
Relationship Challenges: The Four Horsemen
Understanding the dynamics that can lead to relational distress is an important starting point for improving your relationship. John and Julie Gottman identified four negative communication patterns that can deteriorate the foundation of a relationship …
Meaningful Money Conversations
In today’s society where money seems to be a driving force, it always surprises me to witness how taboo financial conversations can be even within committed relationships. I often hear couples share similar messages of …
Emotional Bank Account
I often find sharing this simple, research-based concept to be very helpful with many couples I work with. In a six-year follow-up study of newlywed couples, Dr. John Gottman found that those who remained married …
