Break the habit of using the phrase “I feel like you…” Read our take on sharing emotions as part of healthy communication
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Category: Couples Counseling
Sex as Pancakes
Too busy for sex? Worried that scheduling sex takes away the magic? Read a metaphor that keeps sex on the calendar and keeps it special. Sex as pancakes!
... continue reading.Hijacked by Infertility
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples in the U.S. Read four recommendations for how maintain a loving and connected relationship when struggling to conceive
... continue reading.Postpone Persuasion
Ever feel like you need the UN to resolve your relationship conflicts? Learn how short-term, skill-focused couples therapy can help!
... continue reading.Newlywed Stress
From merging finances to sexual satisfaction to being too busy, don’t let newlywed stress get in the way of a long and happy life together!
... continue reading.One small step
Even when stress levels are high, your relationship doesn’t need to suffer. Read a suggestion for how to stop the bickering–one small step is all it takes!
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Are you a mom looking to get back into the workforce? Read our tips on how to rebrand your personal story into a professional one
... continue reading.Are We Out of the Woods Yet?
New relationships can bring shadows of the past. Read another helpful metaphor from Emily Cook Therapy, with the help of Taylor Swift!
... continue reading.Dating your spouse
Couples therapy has helped my husband and I make great improvements in the quality of our marriage. We’re communicating better, compromising, and feeling hopeful again about our future. One of our recurring “homework” assignments is date night–do you have any suggestions for making the most of our dinner dates? Wahoo!! Major kudos!! You two sure must
... continue reading.The Four Horsemen
My spouse and I aren’t treating each other very well lately and I think it has to do with how we talk to one another. Neither of us feel good after a “talk” and it’s not very loving. Can you help us understand what’s going on, and teach us how to fix it? Geeze, this is
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