How One Little Word Can Save a Marriage
I heard an idea recently that I think might be the key to a happy long-term relationship. And as with so many brilliant ideas, it’s tiny...

Why Your Spouse Can't Make You Happy
I’ve been working with couples a lot lately, which naturally leads me to thinking non-stop about what makes relationships work. Two of my...

The 5 Clichés That Can Fix Your Relationship
When it comes to relationships, many clichés exist for a good reason: a lot of them are true. Making and keeping long-term connections...

Why You Need to Be Needy
When I started working with couples, it seemed clear that the biggest problems came up when they blamed each other for, well, everything....
If You Want To Be Heard, Quiet Down
In couples therapy, much of the time in the first several meetings is taken up with each partner venting his or her frustration. They’re...
You're Not Right
Could it be that the key to a happy relationship is giving up on the concept of ever being right? The truth is, the very words “right”...