Our culture values fidelity. When parents break it, they break their vow not only to each other but also to their children.

Children of infidelity want to be part of a loving family… but once they’re adults… can they truly trust their intimate partner?

When it comes to flirting, women have a secret weapon that men can instantly recognize.

This isn't just an ordinary smile or a neutral expression—it's a special look that sparks interest and sets off relationship fireworks.

According to researchers, the most effective flirting expression includes a head turned to one side, tilted down slightly, accompanied by a slight smile and eye contact.

As a marriage and family therapist, understanding the intricacies of Selective Attention can provide profound insights into relational dynamics and communication patterns.

In psychological terms, Selective Attention is the process of focusing on one specific object or stimulus while ignoring others.

This mechanism, often described through the metaphor of an attentional spotlight, plays a critical role in how couples interact and perceive each other.

Ever thought about how strange it is to be the same age as old people? Imagine looking around and realizing that while your peers are slowing down, you’re still going strong, both mentally and physically.

Welcome to the intriguing world of superagers!

What Are Superagers?

Greetings, gentle reader. Are you sleeping ok?

Did you know that, for some of you, how you’re sleeping now might be carving grooves into your cognitive destiny?

As you’ve probably noticed, this blog has an ongoing focus on sleep science.

A recent study has suggested that disrupted sleep patterns that are established in your 30s and 40s might impact memory later.

Money is, by far, the most combustible issue in marriage.

Research tells us that these 5 money problems in a marriage are the most challenging. Do you recognize any yourself?

If you’re recovering from infidelity, you’re doing certain things right every day…

Couples therapy for infertility typically grapples with communication deficits, an impaired decision-making process, and issues with power dynamics and gender politics.

Couples who have crossed the medical threshold to avail themselves of all that medical science has to offer sometimes need to unpack their frustrations in couples therapy…

"Portia polygamy" is a term that's not often heard, so let's explore its meaning a bit more.

Portia polygamy describes the pattern of engaging in multiple, successive marriages.

The name evokes the idea of a series of marital relationships, much like the character Portia in Shakespeare's play, who navigates various complex relationships, albeit without multiple marriages.

Recent research shows that having a responsive partner is closely linked to better sleep quality.

Responsiveness in a relationship goes beyond mere listening; it involves being attuned to your partner’s needs and showing genuine compassion.

What Does It Mean to Be Responsive?

The problem with neurodiversity is that we often discuss human differences through a neuro-ordinary filter.

One of the outstanding contributions of neuroscience and Gottman’s research is the notion of perpetual vs. solvable marital problems.

When a science-based couples therapist is assessing a new couple, it’s crucial to ascertain whether their problems are solvable or perpetual.

Gottman’s research shows that 69% of relationship conflict is about perpetual problems.