Couples Therapy Blog

Category: Why You Fight — And How to Stop

When Silence Is a Weapon — and When It’s Self-Protection

When Silence Is a Weapon — and When It’s Self-Protection

Not all silence is the same. There’s the silence that shuts your partner out — that communicates you don’t deserve a response or I’m going to make you feel this. And there’s the silence that’s the only thing standing between you and...
The One Rule That Can Save Your Relationship

The One Rule That Can Save Your Relationship

Forget the lists. Focus on what really works. Over the years, couples therapists have shared all kinds of advice. “7 Rules for Love.” “10 Steps to a Happy Relationship.” “5 Secrets for Better Communication.” But here’s the...