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The Emotional Reset Every Couple Needs Before the New Year (Don’t Miss This Event!)
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If you and your partner have been saying,“We need to reconnect…”“We should get back into therapy…”“We’ve been off lately…”but life keeps life-ing, this message is for you. Waiting until “things get bad” is the #1 reason marriages struggle unnecessarily. So this year, I’m making it easy for you to reset,…
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The Relationship Reset Every Couple Needs: A Weekly Gratitude Practice
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Last night my husband and I emptied our gratitude jar — and to our surprise, we found notes all the way from 2022 and 2023. 🥹 Gratitude has always been important to us, but this year… it hit different. We’ve grieved deeply in the past twelve months. And when you’re…
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Navigating PCOS as a Wife and Therapist: A Personal Post
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Finding Support Through Grief and Infertility: My Journey with Filling Empty Wombs (FEW) Last year, as I navigated my own grief and dealt with the emotional and physical challenges of multiple doctors’ appointments, I found a much-needed source of support: the infertility support group called Filling Empty Wombs (FEW). This…
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Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal in Marriage: A Couple’s Therapist Perspective
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Betrayal, whether emotional or physical, is deeply painful and can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under your marriage. It shakes the trust you’ve built together and leaves both partners uncertain about what the future holds. As a therapist, I’ve seen how hard it is for couples…
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Handle With Care: How You Deliver Your Words Matters
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Think about it this way: When a delivery driver brings a fragile package to your door, they handle it with care to make sure it arrives safely and undamaged. They don’t toss it over the fence or drop it on the porch from waist height. They place it gently, making…
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Why Your Individual Peace Matters in Our Partnership
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By a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who’s seen a few things Let me lovingly say this: You are not your partner’s Savior. Yes, I know you love them. Yes, you vowed to show up “for better or worse.” But even Jesus took time to rest, and so should you.…
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Marriage Secrets from a Therapist (and a Wife)
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You know what’s more impressive than a picture-perfect couple on Instagram? A marriage that’s deeply connected behind closed doors. As a licensed couples therapist and a wife, here’s what I’ve learned:The real flex isn’t applause—it’s intention. It’s the way you speak to each other when no one’s listening.The inside jokes…
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Spring Cleaning for your Marriage: Freshening Up Your Communication and Emotional Connection
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Earlier this month, my husband and I decided it was time for a deep cleaning of our home. As we went through every room, we uncovered old photos, clothes, and even appliances we hadn’t touched in months—some, even years. It became clear that it was time to either toss or…
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An Open Letter to the Single Woman Waiting for a Good Husband: Keeping Hope Alive When the Dating Scene Feels Grim
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Dear Beautiful, Brave, and Wonderfully Single Woman, As the month of love comes to a close, I want you to know, I see you. I know that navigating the dating scene feels like walking through a minefield while wearing heels. Or, if you’re like some women, it’s more like walking…
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Valentine’s Day Pressure: A Therapist’s Take on Navigating Expectations
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Valentine’s Day often brings a sense of pressure for couples—whether it’s the expectation of grand gestures, expensive gifts, or social media perfection. As a couples therapist, I see how these pressures can strain relationships rather than strengthen them. Here’s why it happens: External Expectations: Society paints a picture of…