Top Three Books to Improve your Relationship (Recommended by a Couples Therapist)
By Laura Silvestein, LCSW, Certified Couples Therapist One of the main questions I answer as a couples therapist is “What can we read together to start improving our relationship?” There are so many self-help books available, and it’s hard to know where to start. I am a strong believer in evidence-based advice. Many […]
Help! I Think I’m in Love with a Narcissist
Are You in Love with a Narcissist? You’ve been googling the symptoms and reading as many blog posts as you can get your hands on. You’re wondering whether or not you are in a relationship with a narcissist. As you read through checklists or take online quizzes these are the kinds of headlines that […]
Quiz: Which Superhero Couple are You?
Which Superhero Couple Are You? Take this quiz to find out! (This quiz is just for fun and not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent relationship problems) [wpViralQuiz id=3600] [activecampaign form=1]
Working on a Relationship is Fun
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How to Stop Arguing: A Formula that Really Works!
Learn How to Stop Arguing in Your Relationship (A step-by-step guide) None of us want to fight with our loved ones, yet it is hard to know how to stop arguing in relationships. We have a long list of things we’d much rather be doing, yet once we get sucked in, it can take hours (or weeks?) […]
Declining Intimacy Without Hurting Your Partner: 4 Items to Include in Your “No”
How to Say “No Thank You” to Intimacy Almost anyone in a physically intimate relationship has been in a situation where their partner is in the mood, and they are not. There are many reasons this occurs, from exhaustion (both physical and emotional) to logistical, and lack of emotional connection to feeling physically unattractive. The […]
The Conversation You Should Have with Your Spouse Every Week
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6 Things You Should be Doing With (or for) Your Partner EVERY Week
Long-Term romantic relationships really are quite unique. We humans are pack animals, and even the most introverted amongst us tend to seek out this type of connection. Commitment such as this implies unconditional love and acceptance, which many promise for life. This sounds awesome – much like a guarantee that your best friend will have […]
Too mad to talk? The In’s and Out’s of Using a Time-Out in Your Relationship
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Are You Ready for a Baby? 6 Questions to Talk About with your Partner
Fall is upon us, which means that fall wedding season is in full bloom. With so many happy couples looking to tie the knot, it’s not uncommon to hear the question, “Are you planning to have kids?” While some people find this question intrusive (understandably so), it’s never-the-less a common topic of contemplation for couples, even […]