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10 Ways to Determine if You’re Settling or Just Being Realistic
When it comes to romance, we overthink everything. It's a legit question. When the honeymoon phase ends, and realism sets in, it can be tempting to wonder: Wait, am I settling? After all, with the seemingly endless supply of options nowadays...
Classy Ways to End a Bad Date Going Nowhere
When our people-pleasing, romantic hopes get in the way of ending it. One of my clients met a guy online. When she met him in person, he was at least fifty pounds overweight. She said, “Hi, I’m sorry, but you deceived me with your photos. Have a good...
What Did You Say? 6 Skills for More Effective Communication
Communication is one of the top concerns that brings our couples to our therapy offices. The good news is that with a few skills, you can make a positive impact in this key area of your relationship. Here are 6 of them to help: Soften your start up. How a...
Healthy Relationships Aren’t Perfect
Want a Perfect Relationship? Try Actually Accepting Some Imperfections When it comes to love, perfect is very much the enemy of the great. Do you have a friend who is always late, but you put up with it because she’s always there for you no...
5 Tips to Handle a New Relationship During the Holidays
You started dating someone new. It’s only been a few weeks, and you may or may not be exclusive. If you’re anxious about what to do or worried that you’ll ruin things, here are 5 tips to handle the newness of a date or relationship during the...
5 Tips For Finding Out Where Your Relationship is Going
I won’t beat around the bush. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen it time and time again. Some men keep a woman in a relationship for years, hinting at marriage as a “someday” thing when really they have no intention of following...
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