by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog
Dating an emotionally unavailable man doesn’t mean that he’s abusive, manipulative, or a jerk. In fact, these men can be nice guys, can make you laugh until your abs hurt, and can be your best friend. What makes it difficult to identify a guy who avoids closeness is...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 10, 2017 | Blog
Here’s one reason why you might still be single. Do you go on a lot of dates but none of them seem to pan out past a few dates or weeks? You may tell yourself that you have high standards and don’t want to settle, or that you just haven’t found the “right one”...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 5, 2017 | Blog
My book, First Comes Us: The Busy Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love, has been out for only a week and these are the typical responses I’ve been getting: My husband and I have a 2-year-old. We have no time together without our daughter. And I mean zero, and I can tell our...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 27, 2016 | Blog
I love the New Year. It’s a time to hit the reset button and make sure that you’re creating the great love life that you desire. I want only the best for you in your love life, and have pulled together a few of my favorite resolutions to ensure that you get just that,...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog
It’s that time of year again – to start thinking about making New Year’s resolutions. Your list may include losing weight, drinking less or saving more, but what about for your romantic relationship? Good ones don’t just happen naturally. They take time, effort and...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and love. It shouldn’t be the season for pain. But for some couples, they keep it together only to divorce after the holidays and in the New Year. In fact, a common time to divorce is right after the holidays. Here are the...