Finally we can feel spring in the air here in NYC – the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter. March is a fantastic month. Spring also means that love is on the brain for many of us. When love is on the brain, with spring around the corner as a single […]
What you need to do in the face of heartache or tragedy
I know, *real uplifting topic* (kidding of course), but important no less. When life throws you lemons, go ahead and make your lemonade. But…it’s important not to fool yourself. If you are really struggling or suffering in the face of heartache or tragedy, be honest with yourself. That means being honest with your partner too. A […]
3 Must-Do Steps to Avoid Fighting with Your Partner on Holidays & Vacation
Fighting on the holidays? This post is about how to avoid fighting on the holidays with your significant other. I share a few simple steps you need to take in order to make the most of those special, high pressure days on the calendar, when you and your partner are supposed to blissfully get along, […]
The Best Valentine’s Day Present You Can Give
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Today I’m going to be talking about the best V-Day gift that you can give – whether it’s to yourself if you’re single, or to your partner if you have one. That present isn’t chocolates, roses or even diamonds, but it’s the gift of awareness and presence. Let me explain. So […]
Which one of these relationship patterns is yours?
Relationship patterns Couples in trouble often question if maybe they made the wrong decision in committing to their partner. They wonder if they were never really compatible or whether they will ever be able to have the same style of communication. More likely than not, these couples find themselves at the mercy of destructive relationship […]
Life’s especially chaotic? 5 Easy Rituals to Keep Your Connection With Your Partner
So many busy couples wind up in distress and disconnected from each other because everything else is a priority but their relationship. As an NYC psychologist, I often wind up seeing couples who have lost each other in the chaos of the rest of life. Work, kids, school, even friends – people are weighed down […]