Not all couples fight. Some avoid conflict through silence or by one partner always giving in—but that’s not intimacy. This blog explores how conflict, when approached thoughtfully, can strengthen connection. Learn practical, depth-informed strategies for fighting fair, staying emotionally present, and using conflict as a path to deeper mutual understanding.

When we think about relationships, we often picture a bond between two people. But in reality, couples are rarely navigating a world of just two. Every relationship exists within a wider web—of families, histories, friendships, careers, personal dreams, and social expectations. For some in open relationships this may include a third person or partner(s).

Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. As a couples therapist, here’s what I’ve learned about how partners can support each other in meaningful, sustainable ways when one person is struggling.

Becoming parents can bring couples closer—and also stir up conflict, vulnerability, and unmet needs. This post can help partners make sense of the emotional terrain of parenting together

When the future feels uncertain, it’s not just our finances that feel the weight—our relationships do, too. Whether it’s job insecurity, rising costs, or broader global instability, economic stress often seeps into the day-to-day fabric of a relationship. It can influence how we talk to each other, how we make decisions, and how much we feel we can lean on one another. Many couples find themselves feeling disconnected or stuck in repetitive confl

If you’ve ever had an argument with your partner that seemed to go in circles—or found yourselves emotionally exhausted after trying to “talk it out”—you’re not alone. In reality, pushing through tough conversations without a break often leads to escalation and misunderstanding.

Deepening Couples Communication: How to Reflect and Integrate Active Listening into Everyday Relationship Skills So you and your partner...

When money is tight, therapy can feel like an impossible expense. Finding a way to care for yourself within your means can be difficult, but

Navigating a relationship can be challenging under any circumstances, but when ADHD is part of the dynamic, the complexities multiply.

Mastering the Art of Making Amends: Key Steps to Offering a Sincere and Effective Apology

Working with an experienced therapists who happens to be under supervision can be a great opportunity to find accessible therap

The list of issues that can strain a partnership while struggling to have a child is very long. Couples therapy offers a path to heal.

The myth of Narcissus and Echo is a tragedy. Navigating romantic relationships is challenging when a partner is pathologically narcissistic.

Should psychotherapy always feel comfortable? Best practices in therapy. People who care about me tell me when spinach is in my teeth,...

The transformative Power of Crying. Why Do We Cry? Revealing the emotional intelligence Behind Tears Have you ever surprised yourself by...

When and why to start premarital couples counselling or therapy? You and your partner are engaged and busy planning your wedding. You may...

Ideas to try before, during or after couples therapy. Improve resilience in your relationship.

Ideas to try before, during or after couples therapy.

A guide to how to make the most of couples therapy.