by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Feb 14, 2017 | Blog
Is Cupid Day a Stupid Day? Yes and No. Yes Yes if you see Cupid Day as a mandatory time to express love . This is when you go through the motions because you feel obligated but don’t honor or feel the emotional significance. No No if you use February 14th to make a...
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 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...
