What to Say When You Feel Unappreciated and Touched Out
When you’ve given everything to your partner, your family, and your home, and it feels like no one notices.
The First 3 Things I Teach Every High-Conflict Couple
The foundational skills we use in marriage counseling to help couples rebuild safety, connection, and understanding.
Calm An Argument By Finding The Kernel of Truth
The best way to lower defensiveness, reset the tone, and reconnect, even when you completely disagree.
How to Get Your Partner to Listen Without Defensiveness
There is a way to bring things up that makes your partner more likely to stay open, instead of shutting down or pushing back.
That’s what this post is about.
Stop Saying This One Phrase in Arguments
This common phrase derails conversations and shuts down real connection. Here's what to say instead.
Considering Divorce? 5 Things to Think About First
A reality check for couples who feel stuck, unsure, or ready to walk away, but don’t want to make the wrong move.
Can Couples Therapy Actually Work? Here’s When It Does.
In this post, I break down exactly what I’ve seen make the biggest difference in couples therapy and how to make changes that last.
The Fastest Way to Stop an Argument
Even if things are already heated, this technique can stop the spiral and bring the conversation back to solid ground.