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...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Communication, Intimacy, Relationships, Therapy
I’ve been a couples therapist for over 16 years, and there’s one particular communication pattern that makes me cringe every time I witness it with my clients. Lucky for you, Season 3’s Netflix’s Love Is Blind will give you a front-row view. So, it goes something like...
