by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
When you open a book and start reading the first chapter, do you already know every detail of the book and how it’s going to end? Or when you start watching a Netflix series, do you already know how the entire plot is going to play out after just one episode? Probably...
by Lana El Masri, ALMFT, LPC | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Intimacy, Relationships
The mention of a honeymoon often stirs up a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the early days of a relationship—the blissful first weeks or months with a long-term partner, or the unforgettable getaway following marriage. It’s a cherished period where you feel...
by Alice Davies, Clinical Intern | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Communication, In-Laws, Intimacy, Relationships
When you get married, you are not only marrying your partner but also marrying into one another’s family. When a couple maintains a good relationship with their in-laws, they have extra support from people who genuinely care about their well-being. However, it is...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Confession time: I absolutely love football, and I’m not the least bit ashamed to admit that my life pretty much revolves around the NFL season. While many will tune in to the Super Bowl for the commercials, I love watching the game. So of course with the Super Bowl...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Never before have my clients experienced dating fatigue like they did in 2022. Despite reports that more singles are serious about finding love, the journey to a healthy relationship isn’t always easy. While there was hope that post-lockdown, after the height of the...
by Andréa Brice, ALMFT | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Communication, Self-esteem, Stress, Support, Therapy
Do you tell yourself you’ll be happy when you make more money? Do you believe you’ll never get married because it didn’t happen when you expected it to? Do you believe you’ll never reach your fitness goals if you don’t go to the gym? If you answer yes to any of the...