Subtle Forms of Avoidance in Relationships: How They Show Up and What to Do About Them
Avoidance in relationships doesn’t always look like shutting down. Sometimes it shows up in more subtle ways—like over-analyzing, problem-solving too quickly, or people-pleasing. These protective strategies often come from a good place, but they can create distance and leave both partners feeling unseen. In this post, we explore why these patterns show up, how they protect us, and what you can do to build deeper emotional connection.
Healing From Infidelity: What the Process Looks Like and Finding Hope After Betrayal
Infidelity can leave you feeling shattered, questioning trust, and wondering if healing is even possible. The recovery journey is rarely linear—there are moments of pain, progress, and setbacks along the way. Whether you’re working to rebuild your relationship or finding a path forward on your own, there is hope. In this post, we explore what the healing process looks like, common challenges to expect, and how therapy can support you in moving toward a healthier future.
Managing Back-to-School Stress as a Couple: Staying Connected Through Transitions
Back-to-school season can leave couples feeling more like co-managers than partners. Between schedules, homework, and busy evenings, intimacy often slips to the background. In this post, we’ll explore simple, intentional ways to stay connected and nurture your relationship during transitions—so you feel like a team, not just parents juggling logistics.
Responsive vs. Spontaneous Sexual Desire
When one partner has spontaneous sexual desire and the other has responsive desire, mismatched sex drive can create a painful stalemate. Here’s how to understand these differences, break the cycle, and improve intimacy in your relationship.
Contempt in Relationships: What It Looks Like, Where It Comes From, and How to Heal
Contempt is one of the most toxic forces in a relationship — and a leading predictor of divorce. Learn how to spot contempt, understand where it comes from, and take steps to repair respect, trust, and connection before it’s too late.
The Pursue-Withdraw Cycle in Relationships: How to Break the Pattern with EFT
One partner chases connection while the other pulls away—sound familiar? Learn how to identify your role and how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help you break the pattern and reconnect.
What Is Negative Sentiment Override in Relationships (And How to Break the Cycle)
Learn what negative sentiment override is, how it shows up in relationships, and simple, research-backed strategies to shift out of disconnection and rebuild emotional trust.
Feeling Like Roommates? You're Not Alone
If your relationship feels like two ships passing in the night—cordial but distant—you might be stuck in the “roommate phase.” Learn why this happens, how to tell you’re in it, and how EFT couples therapy can help you find your way back to closeness.
Why Emotion Matters More Than Logic in Couples Therapy
We’ve all tried to talk our way out of a fight. But what if the real problem isn’t logic—it’s emotion? Learn why emotional connection is the real game-changer in couples therapy.
How EFT Helps Couples Stop Fighting the Same Fight Over and Over
Do you and your partner keep having the same argument? EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) helps couples get unstuck by addressing the real issue beneath the surface—disconnection. Here's how it works.
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy and How Can It Help Your Relationship?
Feel like you and your partner keep having the same argument on repeat?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples break the cycle, rebuild trust, and feel close again.