As a couple therapist one of the most common complaints that I hear from couples is that their partner doesn’t listen to them or doesn’t respond in a way that it makes them feel understood and comforted. Most of these …

How can active listening and empathy help improve your relationship? Read more »

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Conflicts are a normal part of any relationship. Especially among partners conflicts could be dealt with in a healthy manner with the intent of resolving the underlying issue. And when conflicts are resolved both with respect to the issue at …

8 reasons why Sorry seems to be the hardest word Read more »

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Dr John Gottman has done extensive research for over four decades on divorce prediction and marital stability.  He identifies four specific ways of interactions between couples, basically unhealthy communication styles, unless checked, can directly influence the level of marital discord, …

What spells doom for a relationship – Gottman’s four horsemen – Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling Read more »

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Though the COVID pandemic has affected significant portions of the population, a greater silent pandemic is gripping the world today – loneliness.  Even people who are not susceptible to COVID virus have been affected by loneliness and the reduced social …

Lonely in a relationship. What can you do to make it better? Read more »

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Currently, in the COVD-19 related quarantine times we are talking about a new normal, which per-se is stressful for everybody. Everyone is attempting to cope with the new modified situations and challenges that come along with it. Given that change …

Is Quarantine making your relationship worse Read more »

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