Dr. John Gottman’s 30+ years of research has consistently focused on what happy couples do differently than couples who unhappily struggle.

He used to call these couples the “Masters of Marriage.” Now, (I imagine in an effort to de-stigmatize cohabitating couples).

These happy couples are now called the “Masters of Relationships.” What can they teach us?

“The epidemic of emotional affairs coincides with a tendency that we have noticed for people in long-term relationships to defend themselves psychologically…that is, ironically protect themselves from anxiety-provoking aspects of love.” Psychologist Mark Borg

You are in couples therapy to describe your feelings and hopefully, be heard and understood.

For many couples, my therapy office may be the only place where they can engage in authentic conversations.

I make it clear to couples at the outset that I am a fan of strong fu*king language … but only if they are so inclined…

Can Hugs and Kisses and Holding Hands heal our nervous system?

A recent study says yes, and our attachment styles play an unexpected role…

Stop fooling yourselves into believing that you can have intimate relationships at work and still have a great relationship with your committed partner.

If you want to experience intimacy, passion, and connection…you’ll want to enjoy that relationship for the rest of your life; you’ll have to keep that emotional depth inside your marriage…

Couples therapy can be expensive, exhausting, educational, and exhilarating. you might even want to prepare for it.

If you’ve been kicking around the idea …how do you know if you’re actually ready to start couples counseling?

Here are 5 ways…

Research is now uncovering a distinct set of behaviors that chip away at trust and confidence in gradual and subtle ways.

These behaviors slowly become looming marital issues…here’s what they are…

A fascinating study reveals that sharing information can significantly enhance memory retention.

Researchers found that humans who immediately relayed information to others were able to remember it more effectively and for a longer duration!

Researchers have unearthed a profound correlation between the elusive "flow" state and mental and physical well-being in a groundbreaking study.

This state, characterized by intense engagement and deep enjoyment in an activity, has been linked to many benefits for those naturally inclined to experience it, known as folks with high "flow proneness."

The study reveals that folks with high flow proneness are significantly less susceptible to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress disorders.

Motivation is like a mythical creature—everyone talks about it, but few understand its true nature.

Let's unravel the mysteries of motivation, separate fact from fiction, and learn how to keep the motivational fire burning…

Around three-quarters of humans who have experienced major depression express ongoing fears of its return, according to a recent study.

These fears are often triggered by events or emotions linked to their past depressive episodes, such as work stress, loneliness, or periods of loss and grief.

A recent study conducted in Northern California examined 1,166 girls and revealed a concerning trend: girls who were told they were "fat" at the age of 10 were more likely to be obese at 19.

This message and label could have come from various sources… such as teachers, parents, siblings, classmates, or friends.