by Jeannie Sytsma, MA, ALMFT | Jan 14, 2020 | Relationships
So the “honeymoon phase” is over, and you’ve realized your partner is just a regular person. They aren’t perfect and they actually do just work in accounting (enter normal job). The “spark” is now more of a nightlight- calming and comforting but not super exciting....
by Jeannie Sytsma, MA, ALMFT | Oct 29, 2019 | Holidays, Stress
Five tips for making the holiday season more enjoyable for you and your partner. For many people, the holiday season brings both excitement and anxiety. As a kid, you get to experience the food and fun without the obligations of planning, spending, and talks about...
by Matt Garman, ALMFT | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Dating
With Matt Garman, ALMFT, and Sara Haynes, ALMFT Let’s Talk About Love is a series of conversations between Matt and Sara, clinicians at Relationship Reality 312. Each discussion covers a different topic, intended to share tips and insights that you’ll find...
by Matt Garman, ALMFT | May 24, 2019 | Blog
Between work and our personal lives, we all need to find ways to feel like we’re growing and keeping busy. In a partnership, or as a part of the single life, hobbies are a good way to create a sense of meaning, and break out of routines. Whether you’re with someone...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | May 17, 2019 | Blog
You can’t shake the feelings once you’ve been cheated on. The disbelief; the shock; the devastation. The disorienting sensation that you don’t know what’s true—all compounded by a surreal realization that you don’t know who your partner is anymore. It’s an entirely...
by Matt Garman, ALMFT | Apr 27, 2019 | Blog
First of all, I’m glad you’re here, reading this, because it means you’re thinking about therapy, and THAT means you’re thinking about taking care of yourself. You value you. On the other hand, if you’re a male, you might feel weird or uncomfortable about the idea....
