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February 22, 2026
Are You the Pursuer or the Withdrawer? Understanding the Most Common Relationship Pattern
Do your arguments feel stuck on repeat, one of you pushing to talk while the other shuts down? Many couples fall into a pursuer and withdrawer pattern in EFT.
February 15, 2026
Why Smart, Self-Aware People Still Struggle in Relationships
You can be intelligent, self-aware, and emotionally insightful and still struggle in relationships. The reason is rarely effort. It is usually attachment.
February 8, 2026
What If Valentine’s Day Was About Repair, Not Romance?
Valentine's Day can bring more pressure than connection. Instead of focusing on romance, here is why emotional repair and safety matter so much more.
February 1, 2026
What Heated Rivalry Gets Right About What Your Marriage Really Needs
Why are so many drawn to the intensity of Heated Rivalry? A look at what romance fantasy reveals about desire and emotional aliveness in real marriages.
January 25, 2026
“I Want You to Want to Do the Dishes”: The Fight That Explains So Much About Relationships
“I want you to want to do the dishes” is one of the most misunderstood conflicts in long-term relationships. It is not really about chores at all.
January 18, 2026
Is This My Trauma or a Relationship That Needs Repair?
You can be self-aware, regulated, and doing the work, yet still feel lonely in your relationship. When insight doesn’t bring change, it’s worth asking why.
January 11, 2026
When Love Feels Routine: How to Spot (and Shift) the “Roommate Energy” in Your Relationship
When a relationship feels more functional than emotional, many couples quietly wonder if something is wrong. The truth is, roommate energy is incredibly common.
January 4, 2026
Setting Intentions as a Couple: A Gentle Way to Begin the New Year Together
The new year brings hope and pressure. For couples longing for deeper connection, shared intentions offer a gentler, more powerful way to begin the year.
December 15, 2025
When You Realize You’re in “Roommate Mode”: What Actually Helps Couples Reconnect
When couples realize they’ve slipped into “roommate mode,” the hard part isn’t understanding why it happened, it’s knowing what actually helps you reconnect.
December 7, 2025
Why Couples Drift Into “Roommate Mode” And 3 Steps to Rekindle Emotional Intimacy
Many couples love each other deeply yet feel more like roommates than partners. Learn the underlying reasons couples drift into “roommate mode” and three…
November 30, 2025
Why the Holidays Trigger Old Emotional Patterns, and How to Break the Cycle (Without Pretending Everything Is Fine)
The holidays can bring a mix of joy, pressure, nostalgia, and overwhelm. If old patterns are resurfacing, here is how to break the cycle without pretending.
November 23, 2025
Why Couples Fight More During the Holidays (and How to Stay Connected This Season)
The holidays are supposed to feel magical, but for many couples, they bring more tension than togetherness. As a couples therapist (and unapologetic holiday…
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