Welcome to my Blog
Thank you for stopping by. This space is where I share research, reflections, and practical tools drawn from my experience as a marriage and family therapist with an international practice.
I write about what happens to desire, attachment, and meaning once the early myths stop working.
Are you a couple looking for clarity? A professional curious about the science of relationships? Or simply someone interested in how love and resilience work? I'm glad you've found your way here. I can help with that. I'm accepting new clients, and this blog is for the benefit of all my gentle readers.
Each post is written with one goal in mind: to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the hidden dynamics that shape human connection
Grab a coffee (or a notebook), explore what speaks to you, and take what's useful back into your life and relationships.
And if a post sparks a question, or makes you realize you could use more support, l'd love to hear from you. Let's explore the scope of work you'd like to do together.
Be Well, Stay Kind, and Godspeed.
~ Daniel
P.S.
Feel free to explore the categories below to find past blog posts on the topics that matter most to you. If you're curious about attachment, navigating conflict, or strengthening intimacy, these archives are a great way to dive deeper into the research and insights that l've been sharing for years.
- Attachment Issues
- Coronavirus
- Couples Therapy
- Extramarital Affairs
- Family Life and Parenting
- How to Fight Fair
- Inlaws and Extended Families
- Intercultural Relationships
- Marriage and Mental Health
- Married Life & Intimate Relationships
- Neurodiverse Couples
- Separation & Divorce
- Signs of Trouble
- Social Media and Relationships
- What Happy Couples Know
My mother lives with me and I hate it
When an aging parent moves in, the household's balance of responsibilities and priorities can shift.
Suddenly, decisions that were once made solely between spouses may now involve input from the parent, leading to potential conflicts over autonomy and decision-making…. Let’s jump in…
How to Survive a Passive-Aggressive Mother-in-Law Without Losing Your Mind, Your Marriage, or Your Sunday Afternoon
When dealing with a passive-aggressive mother-in-law, it's essential to communicate your boundaries assertively and consistently.
This may involve setting limits on specific topics of conversation, establishing guidelines for visits or interactions, and communicating consequences for crossing boundaries.
The problem of excess siblings…
Having more siblings is linked to worse mental health, an extensive analysis of children in both China and the United States has revealed.
The negative impact is highest with closely spaced siblings since it intensifies competition.
The motivational importance of family
This is an emerging cross-cultural fact.
It doesn’t matter who you ask or where you look, long-term enduring family bonds are more important than preserving your health, finding a significant other, achieving status, or even self-preservation…
But why?