When your relationship starts feeling heavier than hopeful, it can be confusing, frustrating, and even a little scary. Many couples silently wonder, “Why does love suddenly feel like labor?” The truth is, relationship fatigue is more common than most people realize — especially for couples...
You can love someone deeply yet still feel something is missing. Maybe the chemistry is alive but emotional closeness feels distant—or you feel safe and connected but long for more spark. You’re not alone. In over 20 years of couples counseling, I’ve seen partners from...
Why Boundaries Matter You love your partner—but sometimes, you feel torn between wanting closeness and needing space. That tug-of-war is exactly where boundaries belong. After 20 years as a couples counselor, I can tell you this: boundaries aren’t barriers to love—they’re bridges. They make closeness...
Love doesn’t fade overnight—it fades when we stop asking, “Who are you becoming?” After more than 20 years as a couples counselor, I’ve seen one habit consistently predict relationship longevity better than almost anything else: curiosity. When partners stay genuinely curious about each other, they...
As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve walked alongside countless people through the shock and ache of relationship endings. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Detroit, Michigan; or nearby communities like Dayton, Ohio; Tampa; Miami; Orlando; Gainesville; or...
Listening without defending is one of the most powerful relationship skills—and one of the hardest to practice when emotions run high. As a couples counselor with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how even small shifts in listening can create big change: fewer arguments,...