Beyond a single affair: How to heal when sexual behavior is compulsive, featuring Michele Saffier
What couples need to know when infidelity has been chronic, how treatment unfolds differently for compulsive sexual behavior, and why the right therapist makes all the difference in whether healing is possible.
Building intimacy through presence and coregulation
Learn how coregulation and nonsexual touch build intimacy in relationships. Science-backed practices from a licensed therapist to help couples reconnect.
When your mind wanders during intimacy — how to come back to your body
Mind wandering during intimacy is one of those experiences that so many people struggle with, yet hardly anyone talks about. The good news is that coming back to your body during intimacy is a skill that can be developed. This post offers practices to help you get out of your mind and into your body.
My partner refuses couples therapy: Now what?
Wondering how to approach couples therapy when your partner is reluctant or refuses to go? Learn compassionate conversation strategies to understand their resistance, and discover what to do if your partner won't attend therapy, including how individual counseling can still strengthen your relationship.
Reflecting on 3 years of practicing ‘Weekly Check-Ins’ with my husband
What we have learned over three years of practicing this exercise, and sharing a new-and-improved version of the check-in we use each week.
Understanding how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) works to heal relationships
When relationships hit rough patches, it’s easy to feel like you're stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, frustration, and emotional distance. Many couples experience this—and that’s where Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can make a world of difference.
Always + Never: unpacking absolutes in our relationships
Exploring how “always” and “never” statements come into play during conflict, and what’s underneath these patterns. Since these absolute statements can be harmful, we find other strategies to interact.
Mastering the art of giving + receiving feedback in your relationship
When feedback becomes a fight, or a fight becomes feedback — chances are no positive outcome will prevail. On the flipside, when feedback becomes a routine facet of communication, our relationships have the opportunity to flourish.
What’s your desire type? How responsive desire works + why it matters for great sex
While spontaneous desire is most often portrayed in pop culture — many people experience what’s known as “responsive desire” and understanding how it works can mean much more satisfying sex.
3 ways my husband & I use the Notes app for better teamwork, connection & fun
How to use the Notes app to create more organization and transparency in partnership.
Have you tried a ‘Weekly Check-In’ with your partner yet?
Developing a Weekly Relationship Check-In creates better communication, can enhance a feeling of teamwork, and allows us to ‘check in’ on how we are feeling as a couple.
How well do you know the shared values around money in your relationship?
Instead of getting caught in the power struggles around shared finances, we explore how can we make space for both individuality and a shared sense of ownership when it comes to money.
The hidden money messages lingering in our subconscious minds
In this post, we’ll discuss how the subconscious mind shapes our present-day beliefs around money, and we’ll explore an exercise to unearth these subconscious messages.