Rekindling the Spark: Why Sexual Fantasy Can Strengthen Your Marriage For many couples, the word fantasy can feel unsettling. Some wonder, “Isn’t that dangerous? Doesn’t it mean I’m not satisfied with my spouse?” Others feel guilt, worrying that imagining something...
In relationships, few things create more misunderstanding than when one partner appears to be “doing nothing.” This is especially true for couples where one partner has ADHD. What might look like procrastination, forgetfulness, or even laziness to the neurotypical...
If you’ve ever come to therapy thinking, “We just need help with our sex life…”—only to find yourself weeks later talking about executive functioning, emotional regulation, or impulsivity—you’re not alone. And no, you didn’t wander into the wrong therapist’s...
When you’re in a long-term relationship, intimacy isn’t just about what happens in the bedroom—it’s built in the little moments. I tell my clients all the time that foreplay is everything that happens between the end of one sexual interaction to the beginning of...
Dreams Within Conflict: The Gottman Method for Deeper Understanding When we think of conflict in relationships, we often picture disagreements over chores, money, or parenting styles. These topics can feel frustrating, repetitive, and sometimes impossible to resolve....
Relationships can feel like a delicate balancing act between wanting closeness and needing space. On one hand, we long for connection, security, and love. On the other, we want to maintain our independence, our personal identity, and emotional stability. Many people...
