Is my partner having an affair? This post is adapted from Michele Weiner-Davis. Below is a question many therapists get asked: It's unfortunately a fairly typical and pain-filled question: "Is my partner having an affair? I discovered some emails Read More
22 Aug Your Weekly State of the Union Meeting
Since publishing “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” in 2000, John Gottman has added a weekly State of the Union Meeting, lasting one hour, because our culture has changed so dramatically. These cultural changes led Dr. John Gottman to Read More
28 Jul Good communication is emotional communication
Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential for successful relationships, but there can be an over-reliance on talking skills. There are seven basic principles or skill sets which are the building blocks of a healthy relationship. Read More
01 Jun The 3 A’s: Addictions, Affairs & Anger – Toxic to Relationships
Build your immunity to the three most common causes of relationship unhappiness. These deadly relationship behaviours are the 3A's, otherwise known as Addictions, Affairs & Anger (which includes any acting out or unmanaged mental health Read More
16 May Relationship Rescue – Do you avoid conflict or fight all the time?
People often come to see me when there's a conflict in their relationship and they need a relationship rescue. You just can't have a successful and happy relationship without learning to manage conflict first. This is a crucial step in relationship Read More
12 Mar Is anger a force for good in your relationship?
Is anger a force for good in your relationship? What happened when you last got angry? Was it a positive experience, or not? When you grew up, how did your family handle anger? How did your partner’s family deal with anger? Clinical psychologist Read More
23 Dec 4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Relationships
The most central theme of the holiday season is connection. This is the time of year when we make the most effort to reconnect with family and friends to celebrate joy, wonder, and hope. It’s the perfect opportunity to invest in and strengthen these Read More
29 Nov How to bring up sensitive issues
Have you ever struggled for days (or longer) with how to approach your partner about a difficult topic? We’ve all been there with sensitive issues. Waiting anxiously to pick a moment when s/he may be more likely to listen, thinking about the best way Read More
12 Apr Six Signs Your Relationship is Headed for Trouble
Below is a guest post from Michele Weiner-Davis of Divorce Busting outlaying her six signs your relationship is headed for trouble. "Hi, I've been a marriage therapist for a more than three decades. It's my experience that people wait a very long Read More
17 Feb Is your partner your friend?
If you answered “yes” to the question "is your partner your friend?", you’re well placed to make your relationship flourish. Keep up the good work! Keep strengthening your friendship bond, it’ll reward you well. Decades of research, combined with Read More