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Four Behaviors That Chip Away at Relationships, and How to Fix Them
Relationships and interpersonal connections are seminal to the human experience; love shapes, supports and inspires body, mind, and…

Red Flags to Watch Out For
He walks in to the party, he’s handsome, confident and charming. He then works his way over to…

Why do we love a partner who hurts us emotionally and physically?
Love, and our need for authentic connection, is our most basic instinct. Love gives personal meaning to our…

The importance of pre-marital counseling
Wedding season is upon us and as a marriage counselor, I wholeheartedly believe that the single most important item on any couples registry should be pre-marital counseling. Trust me when I tell you that understanding the emotional experience of how you and your lifelong partner LOVE is more valuable than crystal and china.

What is authentic, imperfect love?
Authentic love is the ability to attune to someone else’s inner world, hold them in your heart and mind, and allow them to be who they are. The experience of loving and being loved is messy, yet it is the most vital part of our human experience—it shapes, supports and inspires our body, mind and soul.