OMG, another year gone by! New Year’s is the time to pause, reflect and review the past year; and to set our intentions for the next year. What Relationship Resolutions would take your relationship to “extraordinary”? Engage your partner in planning for the best relationship year ever. Together, brainstorm responses to: “What actions can we [...]

December is surely the busiest month of the year – shopping, baking, cooking, decorating, partying. It is the month that gives meaning to the phrase, “too much to do and not enough time.” Even so, it is important for you and your partner to take time for at least a couple “Holi-Dates.” We want to [...]

Are you wondering, “How could the hustle-bustle stress of holiday shopping in any way be connected with romance?” As with many stressors, the way we feel about an experience is largely based upon how we perceive it. Though studies have shown that six out of ten people “dread” holiday shopping, with the right mindset you [...]

“If this is ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ then why have we been arguing more than ever?” December has just begun and we have already heard this from several of the couples we work with. Holiday hassles can wreck havoc on even the best relationships. The stress is endless – shopping for gifts, [...]

Christine (to therapist): The holidays with Danny’s parents are a nightmare. For the last 15 years my mother-in-law has tried to tell me how to raise our kids, as if I have no clue. She’s so critical; I know she’ll remark about my weight gain. Danny: My family isn’t as bad as yours. Your dad [...]