How To Navigate The Holidays As A Couple During A Pandemic

Holiday / December 20, 2021

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful time for some couples. From deciding which wine to bring, to which partner’s family and in-laws you should first visit, it can be quite a challenge. Once you’re married, simple things like deciding how to spend the holidays should always be communicated, and sometimes compromised. If you’re engaged, dating, or married, you might be coping with your first divided holiday situation. As […]

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20 Different Ways to Find Love in 2022 – As Seen In – Ask Men

Relationship / December 10, 2021

Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil, was recently featured in an article written for Ask Men Magazine. Experts were asked, “What is your top way to find love in 2022?” Dr. Dana offered tip number 5. 5. Network With Dates Who Didn’t Work Out This may seem like strange advice, but according to marriage and family therapist Dana McNeil, the more you expand your social circle, the more likely it is you’ll meet someone. “If you

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Pets and Your Relationship

Relationship / December 4, 2021

Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil, chatted with Nyree host of the Stolen Our Heart Podcast, about pets and their impact on a couple’s relationship. She answered questions about resentment, sharing of tasks, boundaries, choice of pet, when is the best time to get a pet, when is something a dealbreaker, and more.

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The Gifts of Showing Your Gratitude for Each Other

Relationship / November 28, 2021

This piece was originally published on Gottman.com and is republished here with permission from the Gottman Institute. How a simple “thank you” can create connection As a couple, did you know that you’re not required to do nice things for each other? Did you know you don’t have to want to do those things? It’s true. That’s why anything you or your partner do for each other is a gift. While many of my clients give me

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What to Expect When You Go to Couples Therapy

Couples Counseling / October 14, 2021

According to Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years before they make the decision to seek out couples therapy. That’s six long years of beating your heads against the wall hoping for a different outcome. That’s also more than enough time to have cultivated some ineffective and even downright unhelpful communication habits.

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Finding a Great Therapist: 14 Best Things to Do

Couples Counseling / September 23, 2021

You’ve decided that therapy will be a helpful addition to your life. Finding a great therapist is a great way to ensure that therapy benefits your well-being as much as possible. But where do you start? There are so many factors that go into choosing a skilled therapist that it can seem overwhelming. What exactly should you consider when trying to find a great therapist? That’s what we’re here for. We’re going to go over

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Practicing Polyamory – Podcast Interview

As Seen In, Relationship / September 13, 2021

Having a solid foundation for your polyamorous relationship Relationships can sometimes face unrealistic societal standards. No matter what kind of relationship you’re in, there’s always something to achieve or strive for. Being in a polyamorous relationship, not only do you feel the pressure of achieving that unattainable perfection, but you also want to make sure when you’re working on that in your relationship that you feel heard, validated, and safe. I recently had the privilege

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Types of Couples Therapy: 9 Options and How to Choose

Couples Counseling, Relationship / September 3, 2021

The main types of couples therapy are the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, discernment counseling, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral couples therapy, narrative therapy, religion-based counseling and individual counseling for relationship issues. They differ in what they focus on (skills, emotions, childhood patterns, the future or a decision about whether to stay) and in how long they usually take. The right one depends on your goals and where each of you

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Triad Polyamory Relationship: What It Is and 5 Types

Relationship / August 20, 2021

A triad polyamory relationship is a consensual romantic relationship among three people. In a closed triad, all three partners are involved with one another; in other arrangements, one person may date the other two, or members may also see people outside the triad. It is one of several types of polyamorous relationships, and it works best when everyone involved agrees on clear expectations and keeps talking as the relationship changes. What Is a Triad Polyamory

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Polyamory Families: 5 Challenges and How to Navigate Them

Parenting, Relationship / August 13, 2021

Polyamorous families face five main challenges: the myth that polyamory harms children, getting legal recognition for more than two parents, deciding whether and how to come out to extended family, juggling different parenting styles across several adults, and helping children through break-ups when a partner leaves. None of these are reasons a poly family can’t thrive, and each one is easier with clear communication and support. Counseling for polyamorous relationships can help families work through

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