by Katie Lichter, ALMFT | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Dating in high school and college often feels like a matter of convenience—proximity, shared classes, and mutual friends make it easy to connect with someone. But stepping into the broader dating world beyond familiar circles can feel like the Wild West. Without the...
by Xitlali Yañez, LSW | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
IntroductionBody image is something people commonly struggle with at some point in their lives. It’s a topic that can feel sensitive, even taboo, but it’s one that we need to talk about—especially when it comes to how it affects our sex lives. From a young age, we...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 5, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
The New Year is upon us and with it comes Dating Sunday, the busiest time of the year on the dating apps. But let’s be real: if you’re like many of my clients, friends, and me, you’re so over the apps. Whether you’ve deleted them for good or have paused on the swipe...
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...
