When Love Turns into “Roommates” — 11 Signs You’re Drifting Apart
Have you ever looked around at your partner and felt…distant? Like the romance faded and what remains is simply two people coexisting under the same roof?
Candid Conversations
Friendship Is the Foundation—But Intimacy Keeps the Spark Alive
When couples first walk into therapy, they often imagine that the secret to a lasting relationship is passion—grand gestures, fiery chemistry, or the kind of romance that feels cinematic. But in the real world, the strongest relationships don’t begin with fireworks.They begin with friendship. Friendship:...
“I Should’ve Left Sooner” vs. “You Should’ve Tried Harder” — When Couples Get Stuck in Blame
In couples therapy, there are moments when one or both partners say something that stops the room cold. Two of the most common—and most painful—statements we hear are: “I should’ve left sooner.” “You should’ve tried harder.” Each one carries a world of emotion: grief, frustration,...
The Curse of the Disneyland Parent
The Curse of the Disneyland Parent: Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges Growing up, many of us remember how family dynamics worked: when one parent said no, the other might offer a loophole. There was tension at times, but also a sense of balance. As adults, especially those...