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.
- 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
When is Divorce Mediation not recommended?
Divorce mediation is often hailed as a less adversarial and more cost-effective way to dissolve a marriage.
However, there are situations where mediation may not be the best option.
As a science-based couples therapist, it is essential to recognize the scenarios where divorce mediation may not be recommended, ensuring the process is both fair and effective.
A curated list of books on narcissism and divorce
Divorce is never easy, but throw a narcissist into the mix, and it's like trying to navigate a minefield while blindfolded.
Whether you're contemplating divorce, already in the thick of it, or still reeling from the aftermath, understanding the narcissistic dynamics at play is crucial.
As a science-based couples therapist, I’ve curated a list of must-read books on narcissism and divorce to help you navigate this challenging journey with some humor and a lot of practical advice.
How long does it take to recover from Gray Divorce? Maybe never…
Recovering emotionally from a divorce may take from 1 to 4 years, new research from Finland suggests.
Indeed, for those over 50, so-called ‘gray divorces’… a complete recovery may never come...
Women are particularly hard hit after divorce or breakup, as reflected in their antidepressant use, according to a well-designed, substantive, long-term study…