Our hearts go out to those directly hit by the tragedy on Marathon Monday in Boston. Traumatic events like this remind us of how fragile we are. In the face of tragedies like that on Monday, our only shelter can sometimes be in the arms of each other. Let’s face it Life is traumatic. […]
The E-Word and Your Relationship
What’s the E-Word? Email? Ecstasy? Engagement? Today I won’t be writing about any of those, but about the other E-Word: Empathy. This blog post was inspired by a video posted on an email listserv that I belong to for Emotionally Focused Therapists, and I thought I would share it with you and discuss the importance […]
One thing you must do to right your wrong after an affair
Are you trying to make your relationship work after an affair? Infidelity is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a relationship. Not all affairs are created equal, but all are extremely painful and difficult to overcome. This post will be nowhere near comprehensive, as it takes time, work, patience, risks and […]
Feeling invisible to your partner? Here’s what to do…
Feeling Like Your Partner Doesn’t Care? Feeling unloved and unwanted by your husband or boyfriend is a terrible and lonely feeling that can have an impact on every area of your life. In this post, we’ll take a different look at what may be going on underneath the surface when you’re feeling unloved and unwanted […]
Spring into love: The missing ingredient you need to create your best relationship
Happy spring, everyone! It still feels chilly, but the sun has been out longer and robins are flying through New York. Yesterday was technically the first day of spring, so the warmer weather should be here soon. With spring comes rebirth, and the perfect opportunity to spring into greater love and happiness in your relationship. […]
How to Improve Communication Without Saying a Word
We have all heard that most of what we say to others is non-verbal. One UCLA study found that up to 93% of communication is through non-verbal cues. In fact, our body language gives away how we’re feeling at times when maybe we don’t even cognitively realize it. Your partner is an expert on picking […]