Why navigating non-monogamy with care matters As a couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve watched hundreds of partners wrestle with how to talk about Navigating Non-Monogamy (ENM) with compassion. The conversations can be tender—especially when one partner has an anxious attachment style. When handled well,...
Why Finances Matter in Relationships As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve seen one theme show up again and again: finances are not just about dollars and cents—they’re about trust, safety, teamwork, and shared purpose. When partners handle money well together, they...
Why conflict resolution matters in relationships Healthy conflict resolution is one of the strongest predictors of relationship satisfaction. Disagreements are inevitable—whether you’re navigating finances in Cleveland, Ohio, work stress in Detroit, Michigan, parenting decisions in Charlotte, North Carolina, or long commutes in Columbus, Ohio. What...
Why Premarital Counseling Matters in Relationships As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve seen engaged partners transform their relationships when they invest in thoughtful Premarital Counseling. Whether you’re planning a wedding in Cleveland, Ohio; setting up a new home in Columbus, Ohio;...
As a couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve seen how often partners wait too long to talk about sexual issues in relationships. From Cleveland, Ohio and Beachwood, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Detroit and Flint, Michigan, couples tell me the same story:...
Why communication matters in relationships If you’ve ever thought, “We love each other, so why do we keep arguing?” you’re not alone. After 20 years as a couples counselor, I can confidently say that communication is the heartbeat of a healthy marriage. It’s how partners...