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Winter Wellness: Self-Care Tips for Couples to Prioritize Mental Health as a Team
As the days grow shorter and the evenings darker, winter can sometimes bring with it a sense of heaviness or isolation. For many, this season can trigger feelings of stress, fatigue, and even...
When Sex Feels Like an Obligation: What to Do for the Busy Dad
Written by Kenny Londono, LMFT – December 5, 2024 Juggling Parenthood and Marriage Adulting is a piece of cake, said no parent ever. Boredom has no place in life for moms and dads. The things that...
Setting Relationship Goals for the New Year
Setting goals with your partner can be anything from making a five-year plan to making more time to stay connected with your partner. Whatever it may be, setting goals requires you and your partner...
Creating Family Traditions that Strengthen Your Marriage: Tips for Establishing Meaningful Rituals
In the busyness of daily life, it can be easy for couples to fall into a routine where work, responsibilities, and the demands of raising children take priority. However, establishing family...
Navigating Conflict Resolution During the Winter Holidays
The winter holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. However, for many couples, the season can bring unique stressors—busy schedules, family obligations, financial...
Autumn Amore: Seven Sizzling Date Night Ideas to Spice Up Your Fall Romance!
Autumn represents change, warmth, and comfort—all things that resonate deeply in relationships. As the crisp breeze of autumn sweeps in, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos of a busy life....
Fall Into Love: 4 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Connection This Season
In this blog, you will discover 4 vital steps to tune up your relationship for fall fury! Revitalize your relationship this fall with Gottman's proven strategies: Strengthen friendship, refine...
Fall Flames: Ignite Your Relationship with 3 Passionate Principles!
While Florida’s fall may lack the traditional crisp air and cozy fires of other regions, there’s no reason your relationship should miss out on the warmth and spark of romance. Sure, you might not...
Ritual Revolution: Infuse Your Fall With Gottman’s Relationship Magic
According to the research of John Gottman, the "magic ratio" is 5 to 1. According to the Gottman Institute, "This means for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage...
September Reckonings: Navigating Seasonal Changes in Relationships
As September brings new routines with starting school, job changes, and expanding families, couples face both excitement and challenges. Through proactive discussions and shared responsibilities,...
When Is Couples Therapy Not The Right Choice?
As a couple’s therapist, I am of course passionate (and very biased) about the positive impacts that therapy can have on relationships. Couples therapy is a powerful tool to break down communication...
Mastering Back-to-School Communication: A Crash Course for Couples
As this summer draws to a close and the back-to-school season approaches, many couples face new challenges and stressors. Navigating these transitions smoothly requires effective communication, a...