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 Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog
When our people-pleasing, romantic hopes get in the way of ending it. One of my clients met a guy online. When she met him in person, he was at least fifty pounds overweight. She said, “Hi, I’m sorry, but you deceived me with your photos. Have a good evening.” And she...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog
You started dating someone new. It’s only been a few weeks, and you may or may not be exclusive. If you’re anxious about what to do or worried that you’ll ruin things, here are 5 tips to handle the newness of a date or relationship during the holidays. 1. Relax. Don’t...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog
I won’t beat around the bush. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen it time and time again. Some men keep a woman in a relationship for years, hinting at marriage as a “someday” thing when really they have no intention of following through. This is...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog
In my previous blog, I provided 21 subtle signs of an emotionally unavailable man. I was overwhelmed with the responses from men, saying that many, if not all, of the signs resonated with them. They tell me they don’t want to be this way because they feel stuck in...
