Why Navigating Non-Monogamy Matters in Relationships For many modern couples—whether in Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, Charlotte, North Carolina, or Columbus, Ohio—conversations about opening a relationship are becoming more common. You might be curious about consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, or swinging, or perhaps you’re simply trying to...
Why Infidelity Matters in Relationships As a couples counselor for more than 20 years, I’ve walked with partners in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Detroit and Flint, Michigan through the raw pain, confusion, and rebuilding work that follows infidelity. When we say...
Why Technology and Relationships Matter Phones on the dinner table. Late-night scrolling. Unread texts during busy workdays. Technology and relationships are more intertwined than ever, and for many couples, that’s a source of tension. Maybe you’re in Cleveland, Ohio, juggling demanding schedules and trying to...
As a couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve sat with thousands of partners—from newly engaged couples in Cleveland, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio to long-term pairs in Charlotte, North Carolina and Detroit, Michigan—who want to know: will premarital counseling make or break our relationship? Here’s the...
The discovery of an affair can feel like a devastating storm, tearing through the landscape of your relationship, leaving behind a trail of destruction, heartbreak, and agonizing questions. The foundation you once stood upon, the trust you held so dear, has been shattered, leaving you...
Remember those early days, the effortless flow of conversation, the excitement of discovering each other's thoughts and dreams? Somewhere between the honeymoon phase and the realities of daily life, communication can sometimes become a source of frustration, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. But what if you...