Here are some resources for those seeking information on couples counseling.
Dana was recently featured in an article on Eat This, Not That! for a few of the listed items on their “24 Things You Should Never Tell Someone Who is Sick” piece, published on September 30, 2019.
Dana featured in Eat This, Not That! Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone Who is Sick Read More »
Dana, our founder, contributed a few of the date ideas listed in this latest piece from O, The Oprah Magazine:
Romantic Fall Date Ideas – O, The Oprah Magazine Read More »
Relationships always start out on a high note. Your mutual attraction combined with your commonalities stirs up your feelings, while finding out about your differences and exploring the world together makes your relationship fresh and exciting. When your relationship starts to become more intimate, you may start to wonder when the right time is for you to open up to your partner about your past sexual abuse. Being a survivor of sexual assault is, unfortunately,
How to Tell Your Partner About Your Past Sexual Abuse Read More »
Many of us are all too familiar with this uncomfortable scenario: someone initially catches your eye, but for one reason or another you lose interest. After letting them know you’ve changed your mind and are no longer interested, they keep messaging you. Or perhaps you’ve never been interested in someone, but they seem to think you’re wrong about your own feelings and keep trying to persuade you otherwise. Dealing with unwanted romantic attention online can
Swiping Left: Tips on Dealing with Unwanted Romantic Attention Online Read More »
When infidelity occurs in a relationship, it can be very devastating for the parties involved. Infidelity involves breaking a promise to be completely faithful to your partner, and when it happens, it erases the trust that existed in the relationship. Dealing with infidelity can be pretty challenging and it raises tough questions. Should you stay? Should you forgive? Can trust be rebuilt? Will things ever be the same? If you’ve just found out that your
How to Deal with Infidelity in a Relationship Read More »
It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon for what was once a fiery passion to have fizzled out over the years. All areas of a relationship takes
How to Fit Romance Back into Your Scheduled Sex Life Read More »
If you and your partner argue about money, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 27% of Americans said that disagreements about finances tend to erupt into full-blown arguments. This means couples fight more about money than they do about work, chores or the kids (http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2010/10/18/the-biggest-money-mistakes-couples-make). Perhaps even more disturbing is that arguments about money tend to be particularly disastrous to the relationship. In fact, a study by Jeffrey Dew of Utah State University
How to Reduce Fighting Over Money & Budgets Read More »
When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most often in control of the relationship. “Wearing the Pants” But what does it mean to have control in a relationship? For one partner to have more control over the
“Who Wears the Pants” Advice for Balancing the Power in Your Relationship Read More »
Whether it’s expected or sudden, losing a partner is always a devastating heartbreak. The finality of the loss of the love of your life, and the idea that you will move forward in the world without them by your side, might be one of the most difficult challenges you will face. If you’ve suffered the death of a significant other, have grieved and come up on the other side, you may be at a point
Starting Over: Dating After the Death of a Significant Other Read More »
