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.

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.

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, I’d love to hear from you.

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 I’ve been sharing for years.

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Therapy from Japan… Naikan Therapy and Morita Therapy

Naikan therapy and Morita therapy are two distinct Japanese therapeutic approaches that offer unique perspectives on self-reflection, mindfulness, and personal growth.

Let’s discuss the principles and methodologies of Naikan therapy, and Morita therapy, and compare and contrast them with Western therapeutic approaches.

We’ll also visit some essential thought leaders along the way…

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What are you looking for in a relationship?

So the question is…What are you looking for in a relationship?

In a relationship, what you look for can vary widely depending on individual needs, values, and life circumstances.

However, from a vantage point informed by the latest research in couples therapy, there are several vital elements that humans often desire and benefit from in their relationships.

You might want to compare your thoughts and beliefs to these…

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Why do long-distance relationships fail?

Long-distance relationships involve partners who are geographically separated, often by considerable distances.

While technology facilitates communication, physical proximity remains a significant factor in relationship dynamics.

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Brad Wilcox … Get Married!

Brad Wilcox, a sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, has contributed significantly to the discourse on marriage in contemporary society…

So why is he controversial?

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How fear of judgement impedes human intimacy…

Here’s something new we’ve learned about most human beings.

While it’s well known that humans tend to fear feeling judged when confiding in other humans… this fear is exaggerated, according to breaking research.