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5 Daily Habits For Lasting Love From Couples Therapists
Every couple encounters challenges on their journey together. The key to a thriving relationship often lies in the daily habits you cultivate. As couples therapists serving major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, we understand the importance of research in this area. In this article, we'll explore Gottman's Small Daily Habits and how they can improve your relationship.
Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse: Resolving Conflict in Couples Therapy
It’s a scene you know too well: You and your partner are having a conversation, and before you know it, it escalates into a heated argument. You both leave the conversation feeling upset and more distant than before. Sometimes it feels like an emotional apocalypse within our relationships. Here’s what’s actually going on and what to do about it.
Five Texting Tips From A Therapist For a Closer Relationship
Texting has become an integral part of our romantic relationships. As couples therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the impact that texting can have on couples' connections. Here are our top 5 texting tips to help couples maintain a closer bond through digital communication.
How Shared Goals Can Strengthen Your Relationship
All couples want to feel close. Common goals for couples therapy are to reduce conflict and improve communication. But what comes after that? One of the key findings from Dr. John Gottman's studies is that setting goals in a relationship can lead to the ultimate stage of connection: a sense of shared meaning.
Signs Your Relationship is Strong Enough to Get Engaged According To A Therapist
When is the right time to get engaged? It’s a major life milestone and not one to be taken lightly. If you are in a solid and loving relationship, you may find yourself wondering if you and your partner are ready to take the next step.
LGBT Couples Therapy: Things Your Couples Therapist Should Understand
Some well-meaning therapists say that LGBT couples therapy is no different than therapy for straight people. As great as that would be if that were true, it’s dismissive. Here are six very concrete ways LGBT couples therapy is different than therapy for straight couples.
Podcast: Understanding the Joys and Hurdles of LGBT Family Life
A dialogue between Dr. Beth Trammel and Laurel Roberts-Meese, LMFT. As we honor the spirit of Pride Month, Laurel explains the significance of language within the LGBT community and emphasizes the crucial role of allies in providing support while respecting boundaries.
How Long Does The Honeymoon Phase Last In A Lesbian Relationship?
The honeymoon phase is that exciting beginning period of a relationship when everything feels new and thrilling. There's a huge wave of neurochemicals that make you feel excited, giddy, elated, and on top of the world. But how long does this initial burst of intense passion last for lesbian and woman-loving-woman couples?
What To Do When Someone Sets a Harsh Boundary With You
How to respond to harsh and unreasonable boundaries.
Relationship Green Flags
California therapist Alexis Bibler shares 8 things to look for in a partner as you're dating.
Holidays as a Couple: A Guide to Love, Negotiations, and New Traditions
A therapist gives advice about how to communicate with your partner around the holidays.
The Most Common Problem Between Couples - And How To Fix It
In the last 10 years I have worked with many couples and I wanted to share one of the most common problems that I hear about and see on my couch: that is the pursuer-distancer dynamic.
The Sound Relationship House: How Therapists Help Couples
Therapists at Laurel Therapy Collective use the Sound Relationship House model to help couples reduce conflict and build greater affection.
What can Straight Couples Learn from Queer Couples?
Hetero couples could learn a few things from queer relationships, according to a recent study of straight and gay couples.
How to Honor Your Mental Health This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: you either love it or love to hate it. Whether you are currently single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, the holiday can trigger strong emotional responses. Valentine’s Day often comes with expectations and comparisons, which are never great for self-esteem. Here are some tips to protect your energy and mental health this February 14th.
Therapists Discuss: Healing Relationship Patterns
Therapist interview with Hadley Davis: Attachment is how you set up boundaries - or don’t, how you show love - or don’t. It’s how you relate to other people in your life.
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